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

The Motif of the Car in "Death of a Salesman"
This 5 page paper discusses the way in which the motif of the car is used throughout the play "Death of a Salesman" to indicate different emotional states. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Witnessing Violence
This 5 page paper discusses the play The Have-Little by Migdalia Cruz and how she uses her work to initiate conversations about violence. The paper concentrates on the character of Michi Rodriguez and her reaction to the violence she sees....
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Scene Analysis/The Island
A 3 page film review that, first, outlines 3 scenes from the 2005 film The Island and then discusses one of these scenes in detail, describing how the scene relates to the overall theme of the movie and the intent of the director. Bibliography lists...
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Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing
A 5 page film review that summarizes and analyzes Spike Lee's 1989 film "Do the Right Thing," which raises a number of questions about ethnic, racial relations and what constitutes moral behavior. It is a film about racial conflict within a...
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"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" 1923
This 4 page paper discusses the silent film classic with Lon Chaney as the title character. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Non-Western & Western Music
A 3 page research paper that contrasts and compares Western and non-Western music. The writer also discusses how music preserves cultural identity and how it cross-pollinates to produce new genres. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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"Shortbus"
This 3 page paper discusses some of the issues raised in the new film "Shortbus." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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History of Theatrical Lighting
This 8 page paper traces the various types of lighting used in theatrical productions and argues that electric light changed the entire concept of theatrical presentation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Communities/Societies in 4 Films
A 6 page essay that discusses 4 films and how each one encompasses the concept of community. The films are Black Hawk Down, Hotel Rwanda, Deep Impact and The Village. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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August Wilson: "Fences"
This 3 page paper explores the characters of Cory and Lyons in the play "Fences" and their similarities and differences to each other and to their father. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The 24th Annual Arkansas Bean Fest and Annual Outhouse Races
This 4 page paper discusses some of the music played at the Arkansas Bean Feast and Outhouse Race. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Blockbuster Movies And Independent Films: Compare/Contrast
6 pages in length. Blockbuster movies may draw in millions upon millions of revenue dollars over and above their independent - or Indie - counterparts, but that is not because they are intrinsically better in quality, plot or underlying message;...
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The Social Impact of Gangsta Rap
This 5 page paper discusses the impact of gangsta rap, and argues that the genre does in fact harm women and encourage violence, though indirectly, by creating a culture in which such acts are acceptable. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Gender and Film: "Senorita Extraviada"
This 4 page paper discusses the film "Senorita Extraviada" about the rape and murder of young girls in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and the relationship between the crimes and the idea of gender as a social construct. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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"What About Bob?"
A 3 page paper discussing the ethics of the behavior of mental health professionals as portrayed in this 1992 Bill Murray comedy. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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