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

This 3 page paper discusses the film “Hoosiers,” and its lasting appeal, based on the slogan “Winners Never Quit, Quitters Never Win,” and how that applies to such things as race, gender, class, etc. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page review of the documentary Fahrenheit 9/11. bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page essay/commentary on the movie Crash. The writer first offers a 1 page plot summary, then discusses the movie's themes for 3 pages before offering a 1 page personal observation. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. Examining the significance of Bach's canonic variations of Vom Himmel hoch finds that this particular piece was the composer's personal favorite. More than that, however, is the manner by which these variations have long reflected the legacy of Bach's musical prowess, an unbridled talent that is instrumental in maintaining ...

4 pages in length. To Ashbe, having the right friends means acceptance in today's world; however, she is considered an outcast worthy only of being teased and ridiculed by the very group by which she wants to be accepted. Her self-esteem plummets inside yet she maintains a cheery - if not caustic - ...

A 3 page paper which examines how each director developed their respective approaches to filmmaking with a view towards creating a revolutionary new kind of cinema, and compares and contrasts their different cinematic style approaches (such as casting, editing, and narrative). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines and discusses the court martial system as seen in the film A Few Good Men. No sources cited.

This 8 page paper discusses some of America's most famous ballerinas. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 11 page paper is a literary analysis of the Oscar Wilde play, "The Importance of Being Earnest." Annotated bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the film "Good Will Hunting" and the relationship of Will and Sean from the perspective of psychological understanding; it also discusses Will's ego functions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 18 page paper examines Lorca's play "Blood Wedding" closely with regard to the characters, their environment, spatial configurations and how the play could be staged. It also briefly discusses Lorca's life.

A 5 page paper which examines the theme of honesty in Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper/essay that contrasts and compares the characters of Guy and Bruno in this 1951 Alfred Hitchcock suspense thriller. The writer argues that this contrast adds psychological depth to the film. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the novella by Stephen King on which the film Shawshank Redemption is based. The writer first offers a plot summation of the novella, "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption." Then, themes are discussed and the essay closes with a brief comparison of the book to the movie. ...

This 9 page paper argues that Oedipus's fate is brought about through both his actions and those of Apollo, and occurs as a result of their conflict, with neither one more important than the other. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses Richard Lester's 1968 film "Petulia," and how it explains his view of American culture at that time. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 17 page paper looks at a future of advertising on television. A large number of influences are changing the way television is being used for marketing purposes. Changes include technological advances and the increased number competing media channels. By looking at the way television advertising is used today and emerging patterns the paper discusses ...

This 6 page paper examines these two animated films in the context of four questions posed by a student. Various issues are explored including the times in which they were made. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

4 pages in length. Director Scott Kalvert's interpretation of Jim Carroll's book entitled The Basketball Diaries illustrates how drugs are all too often employed as a pinch hitter when life gets too hard to handle. Leonardo DiCaprio's performance of a promising Catholic school basketball player who - through a chain of temptation and ...

A 3 page paper which examines the life and work of Agnes de Mille through a review of “No Intermissions: The Life of Agnes de Mille” by Carol Easton. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper discusses the literary works "Sonny's Blues," "The Glass Menagerie" and "Salvation." Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper/essay that consists of 2 parts. The first part (1 page) is a listing of mis-en-scene elements from one shot in the movie Midnight Cowboy. The second part is a brief discussion (2 pages) of five symbols from the film and their meaning. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page paper looks at the way in which the Da Vinci Code (book and film), have been consumed, looking a the reasons for its popularity, how it has been interpreted and the indirect impact it has had on tourism and the economy. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

A 12 page discussion of the structure and influence of the media in world affairs. This paper delineates the corporate ownership of the top five media corporations and identifies their their western roots. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the Italian-American dialect used on the TV show "The Sopranos." Bibliography lists 6 sources.