For the Unit 2 Analysis assignment I am asking you to do a Film Review on a “crime film” of your choice. You can choose any film you like, but you need to make sure that you are able to analyze the film using one of the theoretical frameworks we covered in Unit 2 (weeks 5-8). Remember the entire purpose of the Unit Analysis assignments is to test your ability to apply theory. Thus, what I will be looking at most closely is how well you use a critical criminological perspective to analyze the events in a film. Remember, the hallmark of critical criminology is its emphasis on examining power asymmetries in a criminological context. The three branches of critical criminology that we covered this unit are feminist criminology, green criminology, and Marxist criminology. You need to choose at least one of these frameworks to explain how criminal behavior and crime is portrayed, or can be interpreted, in the film. Reviews should be 800-1200 words in length (approximately 1.5 – 2 single spaced pages). Be sure to cite all relevant readings, and the film (with in-text citations and references).
In your Review, you must do the following three things (the order in which you do them is up to you. Some of you may start by providing an overview of the film while others may find it easier to explain the theory first. Either approach is fine but ultimately make sure that you explain both and show how they are connected).
1.Briefly explain the premise of the theory you are using to examine the film, including all concepts, language and other information that will be relevant to the reader when they read your analysis. Do not take for granted that your reader knows the theory—teach the main concepts of the theory.
2.Briefly explain the premise of the film, and determine your thesis: how does the film connect to the theory you are using?
3.Provide evidence for why this theory is useful for examining the film? Provide 2-3 concrete examples from the film to back up your arguments (e.g. describe the scene and clearly explain how the theory you selected helps us understand what is going on in the film). Make sure that you are making clear connections between the film and theory.
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