Why Do We Sympathize with Unsympathetic Movie Characters?

Posted on June 23, 2014 at 8:00 am

Thanks to Jim Judy of Screenit for suggesting this terrific video essay by Jennine Lanouette on how even crooked, selfish, and powerful movie characters gain our sympathy. I was delighted to see that she highlights one of the scenes featured in my book, 101 Must-See Movie Moments.

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