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

Comparing Russka and Seven Years in Tibet
A 7 page analysis of Heinrich Harrer's Seven Years in Tibet and Edward Rutherfurd's Russka in regards to how an agrarian, non-industrial society relates to the world differently than do industrialized Western societies. No additional sources cited.
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Film Analysis / Eight Men Out
This 1988 film is discussed in a 5 page paper that suggests an underlying message. Actual facts about the 1919 White Sox scandal, on which the movie is based, is also included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Film Analysis / Rosewood
In 6 pages the author discusses the film Rosewood. The film 'Rosewood" depicts the terrible details that led to what can only be referred to as an explosion of racial hatred and total destruction at a time when lynching was a popular occurrence in...
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Film Review / Sayle's "Lone Star"
A 4 page analytical overview of John Sayles' film entitled "Lone Star"-- a film that deals excellently with issues concerning socio-economic class & race in a changing America. A number of insightful points are made. Please send us e-mail for more...
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Film Review / Synthetic Pleasures
A 3 page analysis of Ira Lee's "Synthetic Pleasures" -- a rather strange film containing oddly-linked items ranging from drive-up weddings in Las Vegas, to the wide world of sex on the Internet. The writer attempts to ascertain some underlying,...
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Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' Film Vs. Film
This 8 page paper analyzes two cinematic versions of William Shakepeare's masterpiece, "Hamlet," the 1948 film starring and directed by Laurence Olivier and the 1990 Franco Zeffirelli version which starred Mel Gibson, offering comparisons and...
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Federico Fellini's 'La Dolce Vita' ('The Sweet Life')
A 5 page paper which discusses the technical and aesthetic aspects of Federico Fellini's landmark film La Dolce Vita (1960), including shots, angles, composition, design, summary, decor, time, space, languages, ideology, symbols and their meanings,...
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Basic Film Review / Hamlet / The Film
A 2 page essay on this movie starring Mel Gibson. The writer gives a personal response and feeling for the film.
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Basic Film Review / Chaplin's 'Modern Times'
A 2 page review of the film 'Modern Times' starring Charlie Chaplin. The writer discusses the movie in the context of it being one that takes a stand against many issues (while satirizing the industrial system) and reflects the tensions of America...
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Basic Film Review / Robin Hood / Prince of Thieves
A 1 page essay on this movie starring Kevon Costner. The writer gives a personal response and feeling for the film.
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Sci-Fi Film Review / 'Invasion Of The Body Snatchers'
A 3 page essay in which the writer attempts to show the effects of this film in terms of emotional impact and the ability of the film to express the aura of horror. Also explored are the impact of plot development, the use of directorial techniques,...
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Sci-Fi Film Review /'Terminator'
A 3 page essay in which the writer attempts to show the effect of this films in terms of emotional impact and the ability of the film to express the aura of horror. Also explored are the impact of plot development, the use of directorial...
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Sci-Fi / Terminator vs. Terminator 2 -- 'Judgement Day'
A 5 page paper that demonstrates the way in which director James Cameron attempts to transition into the necessary changes between these two movies. This paper demonstrates the specific differences and similarities between these two films. No...
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Sci-Fi Film Review / 'Return Of The Jedi'
3 pages in length. In this short film review, the writer attempts to show the effect of this films in terms of character development, the theme of good vs. evil, and an ability to express the aura of excitement & adventure. Also explored are the...
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Sci-Fi Film Review / 'Night Of The Living Dead'
A 3 page essay in which the writer attempts to show the effect of this films in terms of emotional impact and the ability of the film to express the aura of horror. Also explored are the impact of plot development, the use of directorial...
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