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

MORE THAN JUST COMEDY: THE DEEPER MESSAGES IN THE PLAYS OF NEIL SIMON
This 9 page paper discusses and gives the synopsis for FOUR of Neil Simon's plays. Barefoot in the Park, Come Blow Your Horn, Prisoner of Second Avenue, and Brighton Beach Memoirs. The overall theme of the paper is aimed toward proving that Simon's...
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The Music of Edgard Varese
An 8 page paper which examines the musical work of Edgard Varese, focusing predominantly on
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Verdi's Aida/Analysis of Act IV
A 5 page analysis of the opening duet between Amneris and Radames in Act IV of Verdi's classic opera Aida. The writer looks at the traditional four-movement structure of this duet and shows how the words and music work together to express the...
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The Effect of the Bolshevik Russian Revolution on the Development of Music and Ballet
An 8 page paper which examines how the government used these art forms to their advantage and why, how music and ballet was used as a form of propaganda and considers the influences of such artists as Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Prokofiev and Vaslav...
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Contemporary Indian Cinema
A 10 page paper which examines how the industry has grown far beyond its
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Frederic Chopin/The Minute Waltz
A 7 page research paper that analyzes the music of Frederic Chopin as representative of the Romantic era, focusing on his work known as the "Minute Waltz" (waltz in D-flat, opus 64, no. 1). Brief biographical background material is also discussed....
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Teacher:
A 5 page paper which examines whether the teacher in Willy Russell
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Jack Smith/Flaming Creatures
A 14 page research paper that examines Jack Smith's controversial underground film Flaming Creatures (1963). Banned after its release due to its explicit portrayal of sexuality, many critics consider this film to be a work of extraordinary...
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Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
An 11 page research paper that examines and analyzes Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, with particularly emphasis on the chorale finale. The writer discusses the sonata-allegro structure and how Beethoven adapted this structure in the Ninth, as well as...
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Cinematic Analysis of David Fincher
A 13 page paper which draws somewhat upon feminist film theory to provide a semiological and textual analysis of the film, paying particular attention to how the discourses of gender are played out. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Theatrical Accomplishments of Oscar Wilde
A 10 page paper which discusses the Irish playwright
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IRANIAN CINEMA
This 11 page paper gives an in-depth analysis of Iranian filmmaking. Two major film makers are profiled, which include Kiarostami and Panahi. Specific examples of their work are discussed as well as their particular techniques analyzed. Social,...
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Sexuality and Gender: Popular Music and Cultural Identity
A 12 page paper which examines to what extent popular music contributes to cultural identity through sexuality and gender. The paper examines the influence of Madonna and Mariah Carey. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Citizen Kane
A 5 page review of the film Citizen Kane (1941). The writer argues that two themes predominate in this film and are intrinsically connected with Kane's mind and soul, love and power. Summarizing the story, the writer uses examples from Kane's life...
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Deaf Theatre
A 5 page paper which provides a general summary and informational outline on deaf theatre. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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