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The Staging of "Romeo and Juliet"
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The Staging of “Romeo and Juliet”: This 10-page essay discusses a number of key factors in the successful theatrical staging and production of one of the Bard’s best loved plays, “Romeo and Juliet.” Paying particular attention to the divergent elements of scenery design, costuming, props, sound, lighting, etc., a vast number of the play’s individual scenes are examined. With its combination of exquisite love scenes and exhilarating sword fights, “Romeo and Juliet” will no doubt continue to remain a popular favorite with audiences. Bibliography lists 6 sources. SNRomjul.doc
Filename: SNRomjul.doc

The Studio System and American Art Film
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A 5 page paper which argues that the studio system of Hollywood does not encourage American art film, or the independent film. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAstudio.wps

The Stunt Man / Directorial Elements & the Use of Camera Angel to Compliment the Protagonist's Discoveries
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'The Stunt Man,' the 1980 film version of Paul Brodeur's novel, directed by Richard Rush, uses different camera angels and the motion of the camera itself to provide support for the discoveries of the protagonist, Cameron. This film demonstrates the manipulation of camera shots and the effective the integration between the camera focus, angel, movement and even support lighting to provide emphasis for particular details as Cameron's perspective on the events that shape the film. This 5 page paper provides an outline of the use of the camera to support the progression of events and underscores the fast paced action as well as the protagonists insights. No additional sources cited.
Filename: StuntMan.wps

The Style and Form of the First “Godfather” Movies
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This 12 page report discusses the first two stories that made up the “Godfather” epic and how they serve as an example of the ways in which the style and form of a movie is one of its most determining characteristics. Style and form have a direct impact on how subsequent movies are shaped and then seen by the audience. Again, the “Godfather” series provides examples of such a process. The key to understanding the artistic characteristics of any movie, as well as the larger aspect of film defined as art, is to understand its relationship and associations between the unique elements of which it is made. The conventions and traditions in which a movie is created are only the framework for the larger piece of art that has been crafted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWgodfat.wps

THE SUBVERSION OF THE SUBURBAN DREAM
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This 8 page paper discusses the shift in perspectives from ORsen Wells' version of the American Dream in society to Nichols' perspective in The Graduate. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBsubdream.rtf

The Success of Dr. Dre
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This 3 page paper provides biographical information about André Young and traces his successful path in the music industry. Why he is different and why he is successful is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA549Dre.rtf

The Suzuki Method of Teaching Music
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the method of teaching music created by Shinichi Suzuki. This controversial method of teaching recommends teaching very young children the violin and allowing infants to be inundated with music from birth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA16Suzu.wps

The Symbolic Use of Landscape in the Chinese Films “Yellow Earth”, “The Blue Kite” and “Red Sorghum”
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This is a 5 page paper discussing the use of landscape as symbolism in three Chinese films. The Fifth Generation of directors who graduated in China in the 1980s combine vivid depictions of colour and landscapes to symbolize the political climate, oppression and vitality of the Chinese people throughout their films best represented by “Yellow Earth” directed by Chen Kiage, “The Blue Kite” directed by Tian Zhuanshuang, and “Red Sorghum” directed by Zhang Yimou. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Symbols in Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman”
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This 5 page report discusses Arthur Miller’s modern American classic, “Death of a Salesman.” Symbolism is constant and largely psychological in “Death of a Salesman.” Willy Loman’s constant longing for the good old days is presented in a variety of ways, blurting out to his wife that he is fat, his affair, Biff’s understanding of himself as a failure long before Willy ever considered that possibility, all combine to symbolize his loss of stature and his fading sense of himself as he grows older and loses more hope. In fact, symbolism points to the dissipation of Willy in nearly every scene. No secondary sources.
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The symphony orchestra
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A six page paper which looks at the future of the symphony orchestra and the way in which classical music companies are being obliged to adopt a more varied and eclectic approach in the modern day. Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLsymph.rtf