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

This 5 page paper discusses the impact of gangsta rap, and argues that the genre does in fact harm women and encourage violence, though indirectly, by creating a culture in which such acts are acceptable. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the ethics of the behavior of mental health professionals as portrayed in this 1992 Bill Murray comedy. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper is a character analysis of Ferdinand from "The Duchess of Malfi" and Goneril and Regan, eldest daughters of King Lear. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the relationship that Willy Loman has with his sons in Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses the steps necessary to devise and pitch a TV series to a network. The paper discusses such things as title, subject, main characters, length of show, and of course, the concept. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page description of Angelina Jolie, who is a much sought after actress that is pursued for movie roles due to both for her acting ability and incredibly beauty. This essay describes a hypothetical meeting, which suggests how an observer might describe her in sensory terms. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines Sophocles’ tragic heroine’s deep commitment to the concept of justice. No additional sources are used.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the concepts presented in I Corinthians 13:1-13 compared to the film What Dreams May Come. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page research paper/essay that analyzes and discusses the visual effects in a student’s short film. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page research paper/essay that argues that Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, coming as it does at the end of the Classical period, foreshadows Romantic concerns, it, nevertheless, is a classical work. Throughout the Ninth, traditional forms and structures are evident and provide a solid framework upon which the emotionality of the work rests. Bibliography ...

A 5 page sociological analysis of the film “12 Angry Men” (1957). No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines how Orson Welles perceived the character of Citizen Kane. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page essay that discusses the use of cinematography in Citizen Kane. A major component to the reputation of Orson Welles' cinematic masterpiece Citizen Kane (1941) as a historically pivotal film is its use of deep focus cinematography. Through its innovative use of cinematography, Welles succeeded at simultaneously telling the story of Charles Foster ...

This 3 page paper revisits the popular film "Good Will Hunting" to examine the ego functions of Sean and Will, and to discuss other aspects of their relationship. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the life of this great composer. La Boheme and many of his other works are discussed. Many little known facts about this well known author is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the film "O Brother Where Art Thou?" and provides a brief psychiatric analysis of the character of Baby Face Nelson. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that comments on this movie from the perspective of family therapy. The 2004 movie The Notebook (directed by Nick Cassavetes and taken from the novel by Nicholas Sparks) is an enduring love story. The story focuses on the love of Allie Hamilton (played as a young woman by Rachel McAdams) ...

A 3 page paper which examines what or who men are as seen in Arthur Miller’s “A View from the Bridge” and Elia Kazan’s film “On the Waterfront.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page concert report on Richard Goode's performance of Bach at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, which was held April 5, 2006. Goode played Partita No. 2 in C minor; Partita No. 5 in G major; Partita No. 6 in E Minor, as well as selection from Bach's The Well Tempered ...

This 3 page paper argues that John Proctor from "The Crucible" and David Merrill from "Guilty by Suspicion" are tragic heroes, not in the classical sense, but for today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which compares Proof by David Auburn to the story of Cinderella. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper discusses the concepts of leadership and kingship in the plays "Oedipus the King" and "Medea." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper examines this work by this well known composer from the Baroque era. The work is analyzed in respect to whether or not he succeeds in his quest. A bit of biographical information is included as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses accurate performance practice for Debussy's Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp. For over a century, the music of Claude Debussy has been performed, analyzed and argued over, with its innate mystery still a major contemporary issue (Abravanel 28). There is a present-day misconception among musicians that their ...

A 3 page paper which examines literary elements in Act II of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House. No additional sources cited.