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

Documentary Film Practice: The Reflexive Mode of "The Bicycle Thief"
A 7 page discussion of the dominant organizational patterns in the cinematic process. Discusses the four modes of production identified by Bill Nichols: expository, observational, interactive, and reflexive. Contends that the particulars of...
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Napster/Free but Illegal
A 5 page research paper that explores the ramifications of Napster, the website that allows users to download MP3s for free, thus, violating copyright law. The writer points out the reasons why Napster is wrong and possible compromises that can be...
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Critical Overview of Oliver Stone's Historical Film, "JFK"
A 23 page paper which examines how Oliver Stone's 1991 film, "JFK," was a form of dramatic expression which presented itself as a historical docudrama, emphasizing the collective public suspicion aroused the so-called factual findings of the Warren...
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Special Effects and the "Hollywood Dream Factories"
A 5 page paper which examines how special effects have altered the presentation of commercial films in the 'Hollywood dream factories,' specifically considering "Titanic," "Pleasantville" and "The Matrix; the influence of historical screen forces;...
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"Thin Red Line"/A Moral View
An 8 page paper that looks at the movie "The Thin Red Line" and evaluates it according to several moral theories, including utilitarianism and Kantianism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Philosophical Thought in "The Matrix"
A 5 page paper which discusses the philosophical thoughts of Locke and Berkeley as they relate to such modern science fiction films as "The Matrix." The main focus of the paper is on "The Matrix," though mention is made of "Blade Runner" as well,...
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Piano Studio: building a successful teaching business
A 10 page research paper that investigates all aspects of what is involved in opening a piano studio, including how to set up a good web site. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Role of Amanda in The Glass Menagerie
This 5 page paper considers the role of Amanda in Tennessee Williams' play The Glass Menagerie. This paper outlines the basic components of Amanda's role and the importance for the play as a whole. No additional sources cited.
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Pros and Cons of Wide-Screen Process Cinematography
A 5 page paper which discusses the advantages and disadvantages of wide-screen cinematography by examining why a director would choose to use wide-screen, and considering the virtues and limitations of wide-screen films to conclude whether it is...
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Eric Clapton -- The One and Only
This 6 page report discusses the musical genius and talent of Eric Clapton. Clapton has his a very unique, a very
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Richard Dyer
This 6 page report discusses the ways in which performers become
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McCarthyism and Film Noir
This 5 page report discusses the idea that it would be useful to take the idea that film noir evolved in the midst of McCarthyism one more metaphorical level and consider the ways in which McCarthyism actually was the embodiment of film noir....
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Franco Zeffirelli's Film Version Of Hamlet
This 6 page essay explores the interpretation of Shakespeare in the film Hamlet. A critical scene between Hamlet and his mother is analyzed for content and meaning.
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Cinematography in "Citizen Kane"
A 5 page paper discussing the film's opening scene. This scene sets the tone and the mood of the entire work. We later see vignettes of Kane's life, but we already know that regardless of what happens during these scenes, the ultimate truth is...
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America Dominance in Cinema.
(5 pp). The dominance of American motion pictures in the international market dates back to late 1800s when American producers began exporting their products. The historical roots of the current prominence of the USA in the international...
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