Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Film Television Theater Music & Dance

A 3 page analysis of the 1923 film version of “the Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which evaluates whether or not the film realistically depicted the events as they actually took place during the eighteenth century in what is now Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page film review on Forrest Gump (Robert Zemeckis, Director, 1994 for Paramount Pictures), which tells the story of a mildly retarded man (Tom Hanks) and how his life continuously has intersected with the major events of the late twentieth century and many of its notable personages. However, due to the manner in which ...

A 4 page paper which examines how Arthur Miller, in his play “Death of a Salesman) uses character development elements to express the theme of ignorance. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 7 page paper which applies Erich Fromm’s personality theory to protagonist Euliss ‘Sonny’ Dewey in Robert Duvall’s film, “The Apostle.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page essay that comments on director Steven Sodenbergh's 2001 film Traffic, which is concerned with drug traffic in North America, and traces its flow from the bottom of the supply chain to the top. In presenting this overall picture, the movie tells several parallel narratives that sometimes link together; sometimes not. At every ...

An 8 page research paper/essay that analyzes the structure in George Peele's 1593 play The Old Wives Tale and then contrasts and compares with the structure used by director Rob Reiner in the 1987 film The Princess Bride. The writer draws parallels between these two works, but does not suggest that the modern work is ...

A 3 page paper which illustrates how feminism is alive, though perhaps more rare than not, in films today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the way in which the motif of the car is used throughout the play "Death of a Salesman" to indicate different emotional states. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper discusses August Wilson's prize-winning play Fences. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page essay that contrasts and compares Isabelle Allende's book to the 1993 film adaptation. The House of Spirits was the first novel written by the renowned author Isabel Allende. It became a bestseller, winning Allende international attention and numerous awards. The book is, in a word, exemplary. Critical consensus on the film version ...

A paper which considers a number of different perspectives on colonialism in Algeria, as expressed through the films Coup de Tourchon, Outremer, Indochine and Battle of Algiers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that offers a brief synopsis of the play Hernani by Victor Hugo. The form of this report is categorical, covering such topics as character relationships, opening stasis, actions, etc. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which compares the film’s depiction of Capote’s writing of his masterpiece with the book itself. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that contrasts and compares the 2002 film We Were Soldiers to the book of the same name. The writer analyzes the movie for historical accuracy and concludes that while the movie is primarily accurate, it deviates significantly from the actual Vietnam War era battle for dramatic effect. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page consideration of whether movies such as "The Deer Hunter" err in using violence to emphasize the wrongs associated with war. The author contends that art has been used for centuries as a vehicle for political propaganda. The conclusion is reached that the use of violence such as that encountered in ...

A 5 page contention that Speilburg's depiction of violence is a warranted tactic in a truly realistic portrayal of war. This movie is one of the most realistic ever produced on World War II and much of that realism is attributable to Speilburg's refusal to tone down the violence as so many filmmakers before ...

A 6 page paper which examines the work of the playwright Moliere as it involves theater and cultural exploration. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which considers the interaction between heterosexual and homosexual subcultures in Condon's film, Gods and Monsters, with reference to the social comment which the director is making through the text. Bibliography lists 3 sources

A 4 page paper which discusses the theme of fences in August Wilson’s play “Fences.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

This 3 page paper discusses the theories of tragedy developed by Aristotle and Arthur Miller, and discusses the plays "Oedipus the King" and "Death of a Salesman" in conjunction with the concept of tragedy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page research paper that discusses an episode of this popular TV show, focusing on the characterization of Capt. Samantha Carter. The writer summarizes the episode and then discusses it from a feminist perspective that also includes a discussion of Joan Jacobs Brumberg's book The Body Project. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the film Casino and examines Scorsese's common themes. Childhood friendships and love interests are the focus of this paper that also explores mob culture. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 12 page essay that discusses this play by Samuel Beckett in detail. The compelling question of the play is whether or not Clov will actually leave Hamm, as he threatens to do throughout the narrative. Some interpretations of the play see the characters as being trapped in a cyclical existence that has ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of techniques for film preservation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.