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

Are Western Films Always About Regret and Loss?
A 5 page paper which analyzes film historian Thomas Schatz's contention that, "The Western is always about regret and it's always about loss" to determine whether or not Schatz's conclusions are correct. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The First Film Stars, How They Became Stars and Why
A 5 page paper which considers who were the first motion picture stars, how they became stars and the reasons why they became stars. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Andrew Niccol's "Gattaca": Philosophical Theme
6 pages in length. In humanity's quest to embrace the concept of Utopia, Niccol's treatment of the human condition would typically inspire one to envision a world where people live life in accordance with the rule of reason; however, the writer's...
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Jurassic Park/ Comparing the Book and the Movie
A 4 page research paper that compares and contrasts the movie version of 'Jurassic Park' to the film. The writer discusses the similarities and differences and concludes that both are excellent, but
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"What Dreams May Come": Mythical Component
6 pages in length. The writer discusses the mythical element of the movie "What Dreams May Come," as well as associates such with Freud and ancient mythology. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Blade Runner - the movie
(5pp) Blade Runner", based loosely on Philip K. Dick's novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is considered the archetypical cyberpunk movie. Few other movies have matched it; some that are considered cyberpunk or marginally so are Alien...
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Comparing and Contrasting the Book and Film Versions of Ken Kesey's Novel, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"
A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts Ken Kesey's 1962 novel, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" with Milos Forman's 1975 film adaptation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Moliere's Birth Of Comedy
10 pages in length. The seventeenth century experienced a number of significant changes in the arts. Moliere was responsible for revolutionizing the theater and making the King (Louis XIV) and his family appreciate comedy. Up until that time the...
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Batman and Joker -- Different Sides of the Same Coin?
This 7 page report discusses the 1989 blockbuster movie
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Societal Impact of Computer Music
A 5 page research paper that examines how the advent of computerized music has impacted society. The writer focuses on how computers have made musical instruction, performing and composition more available to a wider section of the public....
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The Independent Theater Movement
This 6 page report discusses the idea of independent theater and the realization that
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Conformity or Chaos
An 8 page paper that examines the choice between conformity or chaos that teenagers and young adults are forced to make under the rules of today's society. Included is an analysis of the character of Sarah Connor in the 1984 James Cameron film...
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Media Violence and The Entertainment Task Force Industry
This 11 page paper looks at Representative Mark Foley as head of the task force and their role in the quelling of violence in society. One case, used as an example, is the killing of a Florida teacher by a thirteen year old honor student. ...
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Analysis of John Boorman's 1972 ilm, "Deliverance"
A 6 page paper which analyzes director John Boorman's 1972 film, "Deliverance," and includes critical film theory, examines how characters portrayed its theme, considers the importance of cinematography, how camera shots and angles affected...
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Film Review & Critical Analysis of "Singin' in the Rain"
A 2 page paper which reviews and provides critical analysis of the 1952 film, "Singin' in the Rain." Bibliography lists 1 source.
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