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

John Wayne: The Man, The Icon
5 pages. John Wayne was an American cultural icon. Marion Morrison, Raoul Walsh, John Ford, and many others made the character of John Wayne. The influence that John Wayne had on our culture is multi-faceted. This paper will look at all of this...
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Copland & Gershwin/American Composers
A 5 page research paper that examines Aaron Copland's Down a Country Lane and Gershwin's Three Piano Preludes, looking at structure, harmony and influences. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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THE TABLA
This 6 page paper gives an in depth overview of the tabla drums used in traditional/classical Indian music. Basic strokes, history, and construction discussed as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Blanche DuBois and Willy Loman
A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts Blanche DuBois from Tennessee Williams' "Streetcar Named Desire" and Willy Loman from Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman." No additional sources cited.
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Renoir/French Film Director
A 6 page research paper that explores French film director Jean Renoir's innovative cinematic technique in two of his films: Une Partie Campagne (A Day in the Country) and Le Regle Du Jeu (The Rules of the Game). Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Music is a Negative Influence on Teenagers
This 8 page paper looks at contemporary music in the twentieth century and suggests that it is bad for today's youth. Many genres and bands are referenced. Misogyny and violence are discussed as is safety issues at rock concerts. Bibliography lists...
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Mise-En Scene
A 7 page research paper that discusses the cinematic term "mise-en-scene," and how it applies to three films, Easy Rider, Clockwork Orange and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Soviet War Films
An 8 page paper which examines whether or not Soviet war films are really about war. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Mozart's "Le Nozze di Figaro"
A 5 page paper which examines and analyzes Mozart's opera "Le Nozze di Figaro" as it relates to society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Alfred Hitchcock
This 5 page report discusses Hitchcock
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Blanche DuBois: Insane?
A 5 page paper which examines the character of Blanche DuBois from Tennessee William's play "A Streetcar Named Desire." The paper discusses whether or not she is insane. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Technology and Pop Music
A 6 page research paper that examines the effect that technology has had on the development of popular music. The writer discusses Tin Pan Alley, but concentrates on the developments since the 1980s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Melanie in
A 7 page paper which examines the character of Melanie in Alfred Hitchcock
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Analysis of the
This 5 page report discusses the 1949 movie
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MR. SMITH GOES GREEK
This 5 page paper gives a brief overview of the film, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, then shows how, based on the movie, it becomes apparent that the US form of government was based on ancient Greek governing styles with European influences....
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