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

Obscenity, Superficiality, and Violence -- Commonalities of Popular Culture?
This 5 page report discusses how the modern popular culture has embraced entertainment that is often defined as violent, obscene, and superficial. It can be seen in almost every form of popular entertainment ranging from video games to the big...
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The Magic Flute/Contributions of Libretto and Music
A 5 page research paper that examines the relationship between the libretto and the music in Mozart's The Magic Flute. The writer also discusses how this opera can be interpreted according to Masonic symbolism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Georges Bizet's Carmen
A 5 page research paper that in which the writer argues that Bizet's Carmen deserved the designation of "realistic," and then discusses several film versions of the story. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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This 5 page report discusses the 1952 movie
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"As Good As It Gets": Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
5 pages in length. Hollywood is well known for depicting real-life health concerns as a means by which the public may become more educated on the given topic. In James L. Brooks' As Good As It Gets, Jack Nicholson plays an obsessive-compulsive...
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The Use of Comedy and Thriller Genres
This 5 page paper considers these genres and their presentation. The writers demonstrates this by the use of two contemporary films; 'Keeping the Faith' directed by Edward Norton and 'A Perfect Murder' directed by Andrew Davies. The bibliography...
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How Media Affects Women
This 8 page thesis paper looks at various forms of media including print advertising, commercials, television programming, films, music videos and more to discuss how media's images affect women's self-esteem. While part of the effects of media...
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Film Realism and Formalism in "Citizen Kane"
A 5 page paper which examines how Orson Welles' film "Citizen Kane" utilizes realism as well as formalism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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"Antigone" and "A Man For All Seasons"
A 6 page paper which discusses, and then compares the main characters of "Antigone" by Jean Anouilh and "A Man For All Seasons" by Robert Bolt in relationship to their motivations and actions. These motivations and actions further support their...
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A six page paper which looks at the way in which historical events can be interpreted in film, and to what extent these can be depicted accurately given the constraints of the socio-cultural element in which the films are made and the degree to...
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A 5 page overview of the plot and underlying message of the Columbia Pictures movie by director-writer Andrew Niccol. Outlines the main events of the movie noting the intense philosophical examination of the potential horrors of genetic...
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The Future of Digital and Traditional Film
This 12 page paper considers how digital technology is taking over form the traditional methods when it comes to film. Looking at both photography and cinematography the writer consider the way they are used, the advantages and disadvantages as well...
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Haydn and Schumann Comparison
An 8 page paper that compares Haydn's String Quartet Op. 76, No. 4, second movement and Robert Schumann's "Scenes from Childhood," No. 13, "The Poet Speaks." In doing so, the writer explores how theses works fit into music history, which composer...
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"Babette's Feast"
A 5 page discussion of the film "Babette's Feast," based on the book by Isaak Dineson. The paper presents a summary of the film, an examination of the message within the film, a discussion of the film presentation, and also looks at what we may...
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The World
An 8 page discussion of the role played by CNN in airing the events of the Persian Gulf War. Recognized CNN as one of the world
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