Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Film Television Theater Music & Dance

A 7 page research paper that offers a brief history of the origins of reggae music, how it incorporates various musical forms and the political significance and contributions of the work of reggae star Bob Marley. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page critique of the approach taken by Director Michael Bay in recreating one of the most important events history. Not only does Bay choose to emphasize romance over historical detail, the historical detail that he does provide is riddled with inaccuracy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the history and culture of grunge. Grunge originated in Seattle as was essentially a part of Generation X. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper provides biographical information of the infamous singer. Many areas are discussed including a history of his career, his impact on the music world and his political ideas. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 15 page paper gives an in-depth analysis of the viola da gamba. Included are the history, origin, comparisons to the modern cello, BAch's use of the instrument, design and body of the gamba, texture/timbre, and use of the da gamba as a solo instrument. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at New Orleans, destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and argues that the position of the city as the ‘cradle of jazz’ warrants its’ rebuilding for both current and future generations to preserve the history of jazz for future generations. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

11 pages in length. Martin Scorsese holds a place in filmmaking history where very few directors/writers/actors reside, inasmuch as he has successfully tapped into a combination of perceptions to provide a unique insight into the relationships that exist between and among good, evil, humanity and the absence of spiritual sense, a contingent concept when ...

A 6 page paper which provides a history and overview of ballet. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 9 page overview of the 1972 cinematic production. The author traces the history of the film back to a play and a movie entitled “I Am a Camera” which were based, in turn, on the book “Berlin Stories” (also referred to as “Goodbye to Berlin”) by Christopher Isherwood. Set in 1931 in ...

5 pages in length. Chris Marker reputation within the film industry is one of those special ranks of creative importance that has earned him a solid spot in the annals of moviemaking history. La Jetée represents one of Marker's most inspired works of environment and atmosphere that takes viewers upon a journey of ...

This 5-page paper focuses on the Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, one of the premier dance companies nationally and internationally. The paper discusses the company's history, as well as some techniques taught at the studio.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of Latin jazz with a focus on history. Numerous famous individuals, such as Dizzy Gillespie, are discussed along with certain places such as New York City as a significant locale where Latin Jazz emerged. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

This 3 page research paper discusses the history of the Gayety Theater in Brooklyn, which operated from 1892-1932. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper offers a glimpse into the history of Jefferson Airplane singer and 1960s psychedelic icon Grace Slick, while exploring the impact and meaning of one of her greatest hits, “White Rabbit.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Ibsen And Strindberg: Modernism is loosely defined as literature that incorporates the industrial and, or technological changes and consequences to society. This 5 page paper explores the classification of modernism to the playwrights Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the way in which the UK theatre has been censored. From the fifteenth century through to 1968 plays needed to be licensed before being stages. The writer considers this time, the resistance to censorship and how this has impacted on the modern theatre in the UK, especially when compared ...

A 3 page review of some of the primary cultural developments that occurred during the 1920s and 1930s. The author maintains that many of these developments came about as a result of the experiences of those that served in Europe during World War I. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at Ozu's 1953 film Tokyo Story discussing the way in which it reflects the society and changes in Post World War II and the morning as well as frustration at the loss of traditional values and the influences resulting from the American occupation. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 25 page research paper that examines the topic of jazz education, and, specifically, jazz education in Korea. The writer discusses what jazz is; the nature of jazz education; the place and meaning of jazz in Korea; jazz education in the US (with specific descriptions of curricula); and jazz in Japan before concluding with recommendations ...

the replica built near the original site in London, one in San Diego, California and one in Japan. The Globe symbolizes for the people today what it meant to live in the world of Shakespeare. The very shape of the building, the circle, is symbolic of the purposes to which it has been set and ...

This 6 page report discusses two movies by Hayao Miyazaki, one of Japan’s leading if not the leading animator. Miyazaki’s movies are exceedingly imaginative, and beautifully realized animated adventures. They have no musical numbers, no wacky animal sidekicks, no tidy resolutions, and no tie-in toys. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at Ozu's 1953 film Tokyo Story discussing the way in which it reflects the society and changes in Post World War II and the morning as well as frustration at the loss of traditional values and the influences resulting from the American occupation. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 25 page research paper that examines the topic of jazz education, and, specifically, jazz education in Korea. The writer discusses what jazz is; the nature of jazz education; the place and meaning of jazz in Korea; jazz education in the US (with specific descriptions of curricula); and jazz in Japan before concluding with recommendations ...

the replica built near the original site in London, one in San Diego, California and one in Japan. The Globe symbolizes for the people today what it meant to live in the world of Shakespeare. The very shape of the building, the circle, is symbolic of the purposes to which it has been set and ...

This 6 page report discusses two movies by Hayao Miyazaki, one of Japan’s leading if not the leading animator. Miyazaki’s movies are exceedingly imaginative, and beautifully realized animated adventures. They have no musical numbers, no wacky animal sidekicks, no tidy resolutions, and no tie-in toys. Bibliography lists 5 sources.