This seminar will consist of our watching; discussing; and reading about the mafia television series The Sopranos; which brought a rich cinematic style to the “small screen” and then used the form of a serialized drama to subvert the expectations we bring as seasoned TV-watchers. We will interpret the show from 3 key perspectives: as an exploration of human psychology; as a part of the gangster genre in American cinema; and as an exploration of American materialism and its political; cultural; and spiritual effects.
Prerequisites
Be in the Honors Program