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

Oedipus and Medea: Leadership and Kingship
This 3 page paper discusses the concepts of leadership and kingship in the plays "Oedipus the King" and "Medea." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Similarities between Classical and Popular Music
This 12 page paper discusses the similarities between classical and popular music, and argues that in effect, there are very few. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Vivaldi's The Four Seasons
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.
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Performance Practice/Debussy's Sonata for Flute, Viola & Harp
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...
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Leadership in Bridge Over the River Kwai
A 5 page paper which examines the element of leadership in the film Bridge Over the River Kwai. No sources cited.
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Silent v. Sound/Art in Film
A 4 page research paper that discusses silent and sound film as distinct art forms. In the public mindset, silent films are typically perceived as being less accomplished, less an art form, than the sound accompanied films that replaced this art...
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Oedipus Rex (1957)
A 3 page analysis of the 1967 film Oedipus Rex. No sources cited.
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Spielberg/Catch Me If You Can
A 10 pages research paper/essay that examines Catch Me If You Can (2002, directed by Stephen Spielberg), which is the most-or-less true story of Frank W. Abagnale Jr., a disturbed, but ingenious adolescent who successfully impersonates being an...
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The Theme of Waiting as Exemplified in Waiting for Godot
This 9 page paper examines the play Waiting for Godot. Themes are explored and the focus is on the concept of waiting. How it factors into the modern world is contemplated. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Crash & Intercultural Communication
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.
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The Music Industry
This 6 page paper looks at the industry and the changes it has gone through. The Internet is noted as something that has altered it to some extent. Economic factors are considered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Shawshank Redemption
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...
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Significance Of J.S. Bach's Canonic Variations On "Vom Himmel Hoch"
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...
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When A Man Loves A Woman
A 6 page essay that discusses the film When A Man Loves A Woman from the stand point of alcoholic recovery. This film is a sensitive and insightful look at about alcoholism and how this insidious disease affects lives in multiple dimensions....
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Handel/2 Operas
A 5 page research paper that examines the life and music of George Fredric Handel, with a particular focus on Handel's operas. The writer profiles Handel's operas, Tamerlano and Giulio Cesare. Musical analysis is offered in regards to Giulio Cesare....
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