Academic papers on Music, Film, Television, Theater & Photography

A 4 page paper which analyzes the film
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Sociological Analysis of
A 5 page sociological analysis of the film
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Reality TV/Why We Watch
A 5 page research paper that discusses the appeal of reality TV. Three dating shows are profiled, ElimiDATE, Next and Flavor of Love. The writer argues these shows are, first of all, gossip carried to a new level, but also a means for viewers to...
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Frida/Accuracy of Recent Film
A 9 page research paper that discusses a Miramax Studios release on DVD in 2003, Frida, produced by and starring Salma Hayek and directed by Julie Taymor, this is a beautiful film that offers a compelling story of courage and fortitude in the face...
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Designing Research; Why Do Music Users Download from Illegal Sources?
This 10 page paper shows how research can be designed. Using the example of a music company that wants find out what music users download tracks illegally so they can devise a marketing strategy to encourage legal downloads. The paper identifies the...
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The Societal and Industrial Transformation to Digital Television
A 10 page overview of the technological evolution leading up to digital television. This paper summarizes the technology's influence on society as a whole and details the changes that have occurred in industry structure over time. Bibliography...
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Movies/Then & Now
A 3 page essay that refers to an article written in 1907 that describes the movie theatres of that era. The writer compares this early movie-going experience to going to the movies today. The writer argues that this early movie-going treat shows...
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Aspects of "Tartuffe"
This 3 page paper discusses several aspects of Moliere's classic comedy "Tartuffe," including the importance of the characters of Dorine and Elmire, the relationship between Cleante and Orgon, and three examples of Tartuffe's hypocrisy. Bibliography...
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"Deadwood" - Both Creates And Defies Generic Conventions
6 pages in length. One might readily argue how genre is little more than what humanity has spun into recognizable categories whereby films and television programs readily exist. The extent to which generic conventions are paramount to establishing...
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"X-Men" - Relationship To the Study Of History
6 pages in length. With the not-so-subtle reference to Nazi Germany and the omnipotent power of Hitler, the 2003 release of X-Men illustrates how the study of history is one that perpetually itself; inasmuch as the focus of attention is upon...
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The Movie Experience
This 3 page paper examines film viewing and argues it is better to go to the theater than wait until it comes out on DVD. Three reasons are given to support the thesis. No bibliography.
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Classic Animation/Disney's Little Mermaid
An 8 page research paper that analyzes and discusses Walt Disney's 1989 animated feature The Little Mermaid. The writer first offers a scene by scene analysis of the beginning of the film, then discusses cinematic elements such as style,...
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Scorsese/Gangs of New York
A 4 page research paper that discusses director Martin Scorsese's epic drama Gangs of New York (2002), which is set in 1863, but this historical film can also be classified as a New York gangster film, just one set in another era. Dark and...
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Spielberg/Amistad
A 4 page research paper that discusses Steven Spielberg's 1997 film Amistad is based on real historical events that transpired between 1839-40 (Shargel 18). The writer discusses the plot, key scenes, and how the themes of the movie relate to this...
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Thin Blue Line
A 3 page research paper that discusses the film The Thin Blue Line, which is a compelling and significant documentary directed by Errol Morris (Miramax Films, 1988). It tells the story of Randall Adams, who in 1976 was arrested and tried for a...
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