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

Boiler Room -- Ben Younger Movie Starring Giovanni Ribisi, Vin Diesel, Ben Affleck
This 7 page report discusses the 2000 movie directed and written by Ben Younger and the issues it addresses such as greed, fathers and son, corporate malfeasance, and corruption. No sources listed.
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VIOLA DE GAMBA
This 15 page paper gives an in-depth analysis of the viola da gamba. Included are the history, origin, comparisons to the modern cello, BAch's use of the instrument, design and body of the gamba, texture/timbre, and use of the da gamba as a solo...
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Singing v. Speaking Voice
A 5 page research paper that explores various aspects of voice training. The writer explores the difference between the speaking and singing voices, particularly in regards to vowel production, vocal hygiene, consequences of vocal misuse and...
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MULHOLLAND DRIVE
This 8 page paper gives an in-depth discussion of Mulholland Drive by David Lynch. Analysis includes plot, structure, genre, characters, themes, motifs, imagery, symbols, gender issues, as well as others listed on the Pavis Perfomance semiotics...
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Film Noir
An 8 page overview of this cinema style. Though the term
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TRIUMPHING OVER THE BLOCKING AGENT
This 5 page paper discusses the movies: Notting Hill and Noises Off. Examples are given from both movies of a character engaged in both external and internal blocking agents. A discussion of form, structure, and blocking agent(conflict) role in a...
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Casablanca
A 5 page analysis of the classic 1942 film about intrigue and lost love set in the North African town of Casablanca. The writer discusses the motivation behind the heroism of the protagonist, Rick Blaine and argues that Rick is the quintessential...
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This 5 page report discusses the phenomenon that has been the Star Trek television series and movies and the passionate fan base that developed around the shows and who are known simply as
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Philadelphia, the film
A 6 page research paper that critically examines the 1993 film Philadelphia, the first major motion picture to depict AIDS. The writer discusses the basic plot of the film, and then the legal issues that form the crux of the film. Then, the writer...
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Analysis of Henrik Ibsen
A 5 page paper which analyzes various aspects of Henrik Ibsen
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Content Analysis of Mike Nichols 1996 Film,
A 5 page paper which examines the way in which gays are stereotypically depicted in this film. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket": Using The Vietnam War To Expose Violence, Sexism And Racism Inherent To American Society
5 pages in length. Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket" illustrates the manner by which violence, sexism and racism features so prominently in human nature, with particular emphasis upon American society. Following the thematic example that...
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THE EVOLUTION OF THE DOCUMENTARY
This 9 page paper uses the books Film Art and The Media Student's book to show how documentaries have changed over the years. Three films are used as examples. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Religion in Cultural Products/Lord of the Rings
A 5 page research paper/essay that examines a cultural product, in this case the book and movie adaptation of The Lord of the Rings, for religious themes. The writer argues that J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece has a distinctly Christian orientation,...
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Review of "One Flew Over the Cuckku's Nest":
This 10 page paper discusses this film from the aspect of abuse in medical facilites. Furthermore, this paper explores the background of the author and how this related to his writing this story. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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