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After reading the assigned articles about crime in film, viewing the assigned episode and film clips, discussing the various issues regarding crime in film, and learning the vocabulary and elements of film analysis, your assignment now is to synthesize all you learned by writing a 2-3 page film analysis that answers one of the two prompts below:

Choice A:

Using the article “Rooting for the Bad Guy: psychological Perspective” and multiple film example as your only outside support, explore the following: typically we do not think of criminal as heroes, especially those who commit serious crimes like murder and robbery. Yet we find in popular film many heroes lawbreakers. In this paper: (a) provide two=three examples of heroic criminals from film; (b) explain how these lawbreakers were transformed into heroes-what formulas and strategies were used by the film makers; (c) explain why they became heroic figures, and (d) discuss the psychology of the audience rooting for them. You must reference films that you viewed that are NOT referenced in the article. Your focus should be on analyzing specific film example in light of article. Do NOT simply summarize the article, or you will be unsuccessful on this assignment.

Choice B:

What effects has the explosion of crime show popularity has on the general public? Do these shows pose a serious risk to society or are they actually beneficial? In this essay, you might look at the effects of TV violence on children, the CSI effects, copy cat killing, or any other possible consequence or benefits you find from watching these shows. Please select ONE of the assigned articles (or research to find a scholarly and credible article of your own) and multiple film examples to use as your support for this essay. Your focus should be on analyzing specific film examples in light of the article. Do not simply summarize the article, or you will be unsuccessful on this assignment.