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

Michael Collins in Film & Historical Fact
A 16 page paper which examines the relationship between the presentation of facts in Neil Jordan's 1996 film on the Irish revolutionary, Michael Collins, and the historical record of his life to determine whether or not the movie is an accurate...
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Jewish Representation and Racism in Mel Brooks' 'Blazing Saddles' (1974)
A 5 page paper which examines the way Jews are represented in Mel Brook's 1974 comic Western spoof, Blazing Saddles, concentrating upon racism, exclusion and the Jewish voice in the film. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Francis Ford Coppola's 'Apocalypse Now'
5 pages in length, this essay examines the influence of Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness', Friedrich Nietzsche's 'The Birth of Tragedy', and Sir James Frazer's 'The Golden Bough' on Francis Ford Coppola's film 'Apocalypse Now'. Outlined are the...
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Drug use Portrayed in Films
In 9 pages, the author writes an essay on drug use portrayed in films. America has an active romance going with illicit drug use. This is evident in the number of films in which drug use is portrayed. Drug use is portrayed in the manner that it...
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The Rock: Featured Organization
A 5 page paper which discusses the movie 'The Rock,' and how it involves featured organization. Each and every group within this movie, illustrates various forms of organization as it relates to communication. And each of the groups or teams...
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Ethnicity & The Movies / A Look at Recreation and Poetry
A 5 page paper that considers the themes of poems by Clifton, Divakaruni and a short story by Johnson as they represent cultural and social ethnicity and consider the role of the cinema in designing different perspectives. Bibliography lists 3...
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The Film, City of Joy (1992), From an Anthropological Perspective
A 5 page paper which examines the film, City of Joy (1992), from an anthropological viewpoint, specifically defining and considering concepts of ethnocentrism, culture change, subculture and gender roles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Three Films That Changed The Industry
A 5 page examination of three separate films which served to change the way the film industry depicted scenes and images. These three movies are as follows: 'Birth of a Nation' (1915), 'The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari' (1920), and 'Battleship...
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Woody Allen & The Theme Of Love Short-lived
In this 10 page paper, the writer argues that Woody Allen's films typically revolve around themes of love; particularly those that illustrate how this most hopeful emotion fades with time and is not the ever-lasting blessing that poets claim....
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Postmodern Style And The World Views Of Directors Danny Boyle And John McNaughton
A 20 page paper which considers postmodernism and spirituality, whether there is a postmodern spirituality that differs from traditional and modern, its role in postmodern cinema, transcendence and the postmodern representation of violence. ...
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British Film Director Danny Boyle
A 5 page paper which examines whether his films provide a significant alternative to mainstream Hollywood movies, and if so, how. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Violence In Cinema
A 6 page paper that discusses the impact of violence in films in general and in the films Scarface, Reservoir Dogs, and Natural Born Killers, in particular. Court cases in which specific films have been named as influencing the murderer are cited....
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Violence in Film
This 5 page paper looks at both sides of the debate, but concludes that movies have become increasingly violent. Films such as Natural Born Killers and Pulp Fiction are among those highlighted. Bibliography lists 6 sources
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Economics Of The Film Industry During Its Early Years
A 14 page research paper discussing economic issues concerning the 'rocky' success of the film industry upto and around the 1930's. The production of several early films, the role of background music, the popularizing of 16mm film, and more are...
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Shirley Temple's 'Poor Little Rich Girl'
A 5 page paper in which the writer analyzes critical responses to Poor Little Rich Girl, a remake of Pickford's 1919 film. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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