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

The Music of "The Phantom of the Opera"
A 5 page analysis of the music in "The Phantom of the Opera" as done by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The musical score for this particular rendition of the classic tale is quite different from previous renditions. The music is much more modern and...
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Political Content and Socio-Political Subtexts of Luchino Visconti's Film, "The Damned"
A 5 page paper which examines the political content and socio-political subtexts of Luchino Visconti's 1969 film, "The Damned." Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Teenagers, Children & 'Tweens' - The Force is Television & It is With Them
A 6 page paper that examines the negative influence that television appears to be having on today's American children and young adults and explores some possible solutions to bridging the cultural gap between parents and children that has resulted. ...
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The History of Rock n Roll
This 5 page paper considers some of the elements instrumental in the historical progression of rock 'n roll in the 1950s and defines the impacts for the American society. This paper relates the influence of figures like Barry Gordy and Elvis...
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The Blues and the Importance: A Historical Perspective
This 5 page paper relates the history of the blues and considers what this musical form has meant from a historical perspective. This paper assesses the shift towards blues music in the mid-20th century and the origin of the musical form. ...
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Film Analysis of Film Based on John Guare's Play, "Six Degrees of Separation"
A 3 page paper which examines the film adaptation of John Guare's play, "Six Degrees of Separation." Specifically considered will be a plot analysis based on the new film criticism analytical elements of significance, unity, coherence, clarity,...
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Differences Between Howard Hawks' Film Adaptation of "The Big Sleep" and Raymond Chandler's Novel
A 5 page paper which examines the changes Howard Hawks had in his 1946 film adaptation of Raymond Chandler's novel, "The Big Sleep," particularly in terms of figurative language, the transformation from first-person narrative observations to...
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Periods Of American Concert Dance
6 pages in length. American Concert Dance has long been a much appreciated art form, in that it allows a person to express a collage of innermost feelings. It has thrived throughout the decades, entertaining the likes of presidents and rulers,...
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Film Comparison/12 Angry Men & Do the Right Thing
A 10 page research paper that compares two films
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Les Miserables6
A 6 page analysis of the music and production of Broadway's 13-year hit, Les Miserables. The writer discusses the factors that contribute to this musical's phenomenal success. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Adam Sandler's "Big Daddy": Utopian Qualities And Social Propaganda
12 pages in length. The writer discusses Utopian qualities and social propaganda as they relate to the film "Big Daddy," by addressing Richard Dyer's paradigm, Jacques Ellul's sociological propaganda and Benedict Anderson's treatment of imagined...
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The Blackboard Jungle
This 8 page paper provides an overview of the Richard Brooks film Blackboard Jungle. This paper considers the way in which the film depicts the problems of youth and the prophetic nature of the film regarding the continuation of these problems. ...
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Metaphysics and Epistemology in "The Matrix"
A 3 page paper which discusses how the movie "The Matrix" touches on aspects of metaphysics and epistemology. The movie is essentially a tale of metaphysics and epistemology for it takes the viewer on a journey of enlightenment regarding reality...
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An Autumn Afternoon by Yasujiro Ozu
This 5 page paper provides an overview of Yasujiro Ozu's film "Sanma No Aji" or "An Autumn Afternoon." This paper considers the photography, the mise-en-scene, the movement, editing, and sound utilized in the film.
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Psychology of "The Piano"
A 5 page paper discussing this film from the perspective of Carl Rogers, Albert Ellis, Abraham Maslow and Lawrence Kohlberg. Those viewing "The Piano" can easily recognize its value as an all-around spellbinding film. A look at it from the...
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