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

Stanley and Blanche in
A 5 page paper which examines the relationship between Stanley and Blanche in Tennessee Williams
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Gandhi/Historical Accuracy of the Film
A 6 page research paper that analyzes the 1982 movie Gandhi as to its historical accuracy. The writer offers a brief summation of the film and its award, and then discusses where the film differed from the historical record. Bibliography lists 7...
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Television, Video & Hitchcock's Rear Window
A 6 page research paper that offers two three-page essays. The first essay analyzes an article by David Antin and relates it to the influence of comic genius Ernie Kovacs. The second essay examines an article by Laura Mulvey that offers a feminist...
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The Musical Contributions Of Elvis Presley
5 pages in length. One would be hard pressed to gauge the unmitigated influence Elvis Presley
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SPARTACUS
This 10 page paper is a highly researched discussion on the historical accuracy of the 1960 film, Spartacus, produced by Kubrick. Primary accounts of the insurrection are offered as well as the secondary documentation of Plutarch. The extent of the...
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Structure and Code in Structuralism and Semiotics and Their Use in Film:
This is an 11 page paper discussing the use of structure and code in film. Structuralism and semiotics and their use of codes and cues to define the underlying structures in society were first theories applied to the social sciences and then to the...
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Boiler Room -- Ben Younger Movie Starring Giovanni Ribisi, Vin Diesel, Ben Affleck
This 7 page report discusses the 2000 movie directed and written by Ben Younger and the issues it addresses such as greed, fathers and son, corporate malfeasance, and corruption. No sources listed.
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VIOLA DE GAMBA
This 15 page paper gives an in-depth analysis of the viola da gamba. Included are the history, origin, comparisons to the modern cello, BAch's use of the instrument, design and body of the gamba, texture/timbre, and use of the da gamba as a solo...
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Singing v. Speaking Voice
A 5 page research paper that explores various aspects of voice training. The writer explores the difference between the speaking and singing voices, particularly in regards to vowel production, vocal hygiene, consequences of vocal misuse and...
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MULHOLLAND DRIVE
This 8 page paper gives an in-depth discussion of Mulholland Drive by David Lynch. Analysis includes plot, structure, genre, characters, themes, motifs, imagery, symbols, gender issues, as well as others listed on the Pavis Perfomance semiotics...
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Film Noir
An 8 page overview of this cinema style. Though the term
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TRIUMPHING OVER THE BLOCKING AGENT
This 5 page paper discusses the movies: Notting Hill and Noises Off. Examples are given from both movies of a character engaged in both external and internal blocking agents. A discussion of form, structure, and blocking agent(conflict) role in a...
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Casablanca
A 5 page analysis of the classic 1942 film about intrigue and lost love set in the North African town of Casablanca. The writer discusses the motivation behind the heroism of the protagonist, Rick Blaine and argues that Rick is the quintessential...
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This 5 page report discusses the phenomenon that has been the Star Trek television series and movies and the passionate fan base that developed around the shows and who are known simply as
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Philadelphia, the film
A 6 page research paper that critically examines the 1993 film Philadelphia, the first major motion picture to depict AIDS. The writer discusses the basic plot of the film, and then the legal issues that form the crux of the film. Then, the writer...
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