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

The British Phonographic Industry
This 6 page paper looks at the organisation, also known as the BPI, its history and formation as well as the aims and objectives that it now operates with. The writer also considers it's relevant place within the UK music industry. The bibliography...
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Rap Artists: Their Notorious Reputations
5 pages. Why do Rap artists have such notorious reputations? In order for Rap artists to maintain their marketability they must keep these seamy reputations. The news media tends to report the scandalous news about rap artists, which gives them...
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A Critical Look at Raging Bull
This 5 page paper looks at the 1980's film directed by Martin Scorcese. The theme is discussed in depth along with artistic aspects. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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This 5 page report discusses the 1992 Oscar-winning (best picture, best director, best supporting actor, best editing) movie that stars and was directed by Clint Eastwood,
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The Significance of Waiting for Godot
This 5 page paper looks at the play and examines who Godot is and why the protagonists are waiting. Godot is compared to God. No additional sources cited.
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Women in the Movies of Woody Allen
This 5 page report discusses movie director/writer/actor Woody Allen, it has often appeared that Allen has had an on-again-off-again in terms of his attitudes and relationships about women. In one movie he may adore the quirky neurosis of Diane...
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WILLY LOMAN AS TRAGIC HERO
This paper examines Arthur Miller's play, Death of a Salesman, and attempts to determine if Willy Loman fits the profile of the tragic hero. The paper also discusses the play as a good example of a tragedy, as defined by Greek philosopher Aristotle.
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Popular Cinema: Human/Machine Interaction
8 pages in length. Popular cinema has consistently examined the theme of changing human/machine relations, with the past two decades reflecting a significant upsurge in the complexity and magnitude of such interaction. The student can readily...
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A Review of Two Concerts : Godsmack and Disturbed
This 5 page paper analyzes the two rock concerts for various elements such as sound quality and showmanship. The meaning in the music, as well as the type of crowds present, are also discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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M. Butterfly
A 5 page paper which examines the focus on gender, sexual, national, and cultural identity as it is presented in David Henry Hwang's "M. Butterfly." No additional sources cited.
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"Masks in Modern Drama" by Susan Harris Smith
A 12 page paper which examines chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Susan Harris Smith's book "Masks in Modern Drama." No additional sources cited.
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This paper explores the meaning behind the lyrics of "America the Beautiful," written by poet Katherine Lee Bates during the late 19th century. Also included is a little history of the song, as well as its competition against the "Star Spangled...
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Oliver Messiaen, Composer
A 15 page research paper that explores the life and music of French composer Oliver Messiaen. The writer discusses Messiaen's biographical information, as well as his use of rhythm, harmony, tonal color and use of birdsong in his music....
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Beethoven and Influence
A 6 page research paper that discusses the influence that Beethoven's music has had on the composers that came after him. The writer argues that the hypothesis formulated by Harold Bloom in his book The Anxiety of Influence that such influential...
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Changing Styles of Love: Old Hollywood and Now
5 pages. The evidence is clear that with each passing generation the movies become more modern and updated as well. This is especially evident in the romantic comedies; the romance on the big screen of yesteryear was something completely different...
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