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

Ragtime Music as a Societal Phenomenon
In five pages this paper examines the societal phenomenon of ragtime music in an analysis of why this genre became so popular. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Beethoven's String Quartets
A 5 page research paper that offers an overview of Beethoven's early, middle and late quartets. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Amistad
A 5 page paper which examines and reviews the film Amistad. No additional sources cited.
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Franz Liszt/The Romantic Concerto
A 4 page research paper on Liszt. Born October 22, 1811 to an Austrian mother and a Hungarian father in the village of Raiding, Franz Liszt was consistent throughout his lifetime in laying claim to his Hungarian heritage and as Hungarian (Walker...
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Hollywood and the Law
This 4 page paper discusses two events that shaped Hollywood: the Paramount decree of 1948, and the operation of the House Un-American Activities Committee. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Karen Carpenter
A 3 page paper which examines Karen Carpenter
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Sociological Analysis of Paul Haggis
In five pages this paper presents an analysis of this 2004 Academy Award winning film, considering such topics as how the film categorizes people, how it makes its claim, its audience, humanitarian themes, personalization, and examines whether or...
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Horton Hears a Who
A 3 page essay that discusses this film, answering specific questions about thematic meaning and artistic goals. No additional sources cited.
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American Psycho/In Bruges
A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares American Psycho (2000, directed by Mary Harron) and In Bruges (2008, directed by Martin McDonagh), which are two extremely violent films that each addresses the nature of the mind of a killer. As basically,...
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The Evolution of Cinema
This 8 page paper discusses the main turning points in the history of cinema, the technology, and speculates on the future of the art. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Story of Pocahontas: Matoaka or a Cartoon Character
This 6 page report discusses the legend of Pocahontas (real name
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Comparing Two John Ford Films
A 5 page research paper that compares two films by director John Ford, 'The Searchers' and 'Young Mr. Lincoln.' The writer argues that while these two films are very different, each film reflects Ford's perspective on the significance of the...
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Characterization in The Letter
This 5 page paper paper looks at the characters of Mrs. Hammond and Leslie in Somerset Maugham's The Letter. Symbolism is also noted. The film version directed by William Wyler is mentioned. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Benigni's 'Life is Beautiful'
A five page review of Roberto Benigni's 1998 film about the Holocaust. The review analyzes the wide variation in critical response to the film, and concludes that it affirms a message popular audiences need to hear: that life has meaning, and love...
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A Review of Michael Moore
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