The Sopranos is recognized as the most successful cable series in the history of television. The Washington Post has called the popular series, winner of twenty-one Emmys and five Golden Globes, "the television landmark that leaves other landmarks in the dust." In every aspect-n…
'The Sopranos' is rich in philosophical content and complex human interactions and accurately summarizes the human condition, so it is natural for philosophical treatment. This work investigates the programmes traditional branches of western philosophy.
The Sopranos and philosophy: I kill therefore I am
"Rich in the exposure of human motivation, The Sopranos has been hailed as a penetrating artistic achievement and a CAT scan of our culture. And if you don't agree, you can va fan cul. Book jacket."--Jacket.
Tony Soprano and the gang meet classic and modern philosophy in these witty, provocative essays. Covering everything from Aristotle to ziti, 17 wiseguys (three of them gals) explore such irresistible topics as: Is Tony Soprano a good man? Is Carmela a feminist? Morally speaking,…
In Tony Soprano's America: Gangsters, Guns, and Money, M. Keith Booker and Isra Daraiseh explore the central role of the series in American cultural history. While examining the elements that account for the show's popularity and critical acclaim, the authors also contend that T…
The Sopranos
by Edgerton, Gary R., (Gary Richard)
fromCine y espectaculos (E-libro--2014/09)
The Sopranos is widely recognized in both popular and scholarly literature as a turning point in the history and development of TV. Fans who want to learn more about the show and scholars of television history will enjoy this entertaining and educational volume.
Introduction: backstory: breaking omerta -- Game changer: the role of the Sopranos in the resurgence of HBO -- Cinematic television: the education of David Chase -- Disorganized crime: living large in the suburbs -- Situation tragedy: a midlife crisis for the gangster genre -- C…