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

Spielberg/Catch Me If You Can
A 10 pages research paper/essay that examines Catch Me If You Can (2002, directed by Stephen Spielberg), which is the most-or-less true story of Frank W. Abagnale Jr., a disturbed, but ingenious adolescent who successfully impersonates being an...
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The Theme of Waiting as Exemplified in Waiting for Godot
This 9 page paper examines the play Waiting for Godot. Themes are explored and the focus is on the concept of waiting. How it factors into the modern world is contemplated. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Crash & Intercultural Communication
A 5 page essay/commentary on the movie Crash. The writer first offers a 1 page plot summary, then discusses the movie's themes for 3 pages before offering a 1 page personal observation. No additional sources cited.
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The Music Industry
This 6 page paper looks at the industry and the changes it has gone through. The Internet is noted as something that has altered it to some extent. Economic factors are considered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Shawshank Redemption
A 3 page research paper that discusses the novella by Stephen King on which the film Shawshank Redemption is based. The writer first offers a plot summation of the novella, "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption." Then, themes are discussed...
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Significance Of J.S. Bach's Canonic Variations On "Vom Himmel Hoch"
5 pages in length. Examining the significance of Bach's canonic variations of Vom Himmel hoch finds that this particular piece was the composer's personal favorite. More than that, however, is the manner by which these variations have long...
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When A Man Loves A Woman
A 6 page essay that discusses the film When A Man Loves A Woman from the stand point of alcoholic recovery. This film is a sensitive and insightful look at about alcoholism and how this insidious disease affects lives in multiple dimensions....
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Handel/2 Operas
A 5 page research paper that examines the life and music of George Fredric Handel, with a particular focus on Handel's operas. The writer profiles Handel's operas, Tamerlano and Giulio Cesare. Musical analysis is offered in regards to Giulio Cesare....
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Seven Samurai
A 10 page paper which reviews and analyzes the film Seven Samurai. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Comparing and Contrasting Dumbo (1941) with The Little Mermaid (1989)
This 6 page paper examines these two animated films in the context of four questions posed by a student. Various issues are explored including the times in which they were made. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Independence Day/Film Review
A 5 page film review of Independence Day (1996, directed by Roland Emmerich), which is a film made in the tradition of the grade B science fiction thriller, which is an exemplary film genre that never deserved the derogatory term "grade B" when one...
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Mrs. Doubtfire/Film Review
A 5 page film review of Mrs. Doubtfire (1993, directed by Christ Columbus), which is an awarding-winning comedy that critics have hailed as one of the finest and funniest movies of all time. It stars the incredibly funny comedian Robin Williams who...
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Apollo and Oedipus
This 9 page paper argues that Oedipus's fate is brought about through both his actions and those of Apollo, and occurs as a result of their conflict, with neither one more important than the other. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Calypso
This 5 page paper examines the social and cultural development and context of calypso music from the slave trade to the 20th century, as well as the style of the music. The paper traces the development and the evolution of the style, looks at the...
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Richard Lester: "Petulia"
This 10 page paper discusses Richard Lester's 1968 film "Petulia," and how it explains his view of American culture at that time. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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