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

Feminine and Material Perspectives in Film
A 6 page paper which examines the feminine perspective and the material perspective in film, as well as one television show. The works discussed in regards to the feminine approach are
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Music Post-1945/Opera
A 19 page research paper that examines the evolution of opera as a music form in the post-1945 era. The writer begins by asking the question "Can musical forms that evolved during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries still serve serious composers...
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SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY
This 5 page paper discusses the themes of goodness and simplicty which are manhandled in a deeply selfish and brutal world in Frank Capra's movies. Five movies are examined. Examples cited from the text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Urban Themes in Crazy/Beautiful
This 7 page paper looks at themes of interracial dating and social stratification in the film Crazy/Beautiful. Issues pertinent to Los Angeles are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Archetype in
A 5 page paper which examines the archetypal, or mythic, qualities in Tennessee Williams
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The Philosophy of Music
8 pages. Different people can describe music many different ways. This paper discusses some of the aesthetic viewpoints about music and some of the following philosophers: Eduard Hanslick, Arthur Schopenhauer and Gustav Schilling. Bibliography...
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The Evolution Of Children's Programming
5 pages in length. Virtually since its inception, the debate over quality children's television programming has raged between parents and broadcast networks; while public television has displayed significantly more interest in telecasting a higher...
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J.S. Bach/The Musical Offering (BWV 1079)
An 8 page research paper that analyzes the two ricercars that are part of Bach's "Musical Offering" to Frederick the Great. A form of fugue, the writer offers a detailed musical comparison of the two. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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This 5 page report discusses three movies from widely different cultures -- Poland, Iran, and Argentina. Each looks at the alienation and social stressors that an individual faces and the ways in which the cultural and social morality of a place...
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Deconstructing Woody -- The Life and Times of Woody Allen
This 7 page report discusses filmmaker Woody Allen and the public discourse related to his relationship with Soon-Yi Previn, his movies, and the public perception of him. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Antonia Bird
A 6 page paper which analyzes how the film
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The Deaths of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur
This 10 page paper addresses the problem of the east coast and west coast rap wars. The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac are viewed as casualties of the rivalry. The murders of each rap star are highlighted and the problem is discussed in general. ...
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Voltaire's "Zadig L'Ingenu": Good Versus Evil & Free Will Versus Determinism
5 pages in length. Zadig's quest to embrace true happiness amidst the ever-present deterrent of mortal pessimism provides Voltaire with the ability to reach many esoteric and spiritual levels throughout the pages of Zadig L'Ingenu. The...
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A HARD DAY
This 6 page paper discusses the film about the Beatles called, A Hard Day's Night. This film is discussed with the idea that it chronicled the changing attitude of the new generation as well as gave a glimpse into the new age of rock and role and...
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The Use of Imagery in The Day of the Locust
This 5 page paper looks at the film as well as the book. The message that the author is trying to convey is highlighted. Imagery is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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