1. Narratology Between roman a clef and invented narrative on urban politics (NY, others) or politics in general Bildungsroman in context of “careers fall apart” Dominant fable or counter-fable? Struggle between conflicting narratives

2. Political Junkies Calhoun as example Young, idealistic, hard-working, ambitious Involved in campaign, usually for the reform candidate against the party establishment From campaign to executive assistants to politicians (mentor/protégé relationship) Then run for office (e.g. Stephen Harper)

3. Dominant or Counter Fable? Negative on politicians: corrupt, self-seeking (Yes Minister (80s), The Candidate (1971), All the President’s Men (1976), Wag the Dog (1997) Idealistic view of politicians (The West Wing, 1999-2006) Tragic view of politicians: City Hall (1996), Oliver Stone’s Nixon (1995)

4. Erikson’s model intimacy versus isolation: Calhoun Generativity versus stagnation: Calhoun, Stern Three views of generativity: Erikson (caring for next generation), Pappas-Calhoun (caring in politics), Enron traders Integrity versus despair: Stern, Pappas, Anselmo (?)

5. City Hall as product Critics liked various scenes and performances, but overall reactions less favourable Political film or investigative thriller? (truthfulness or truthiness?) Cost approximately $40 million, grossed approximately $33 million

6. Startup.com 1.Give a comprehensive explanation for the failure of gOVWORKS.COM, looking at such factors as strategy, leadership, execution, marketing, competition, etc. 2.Startup.com is an example of direct (fly-on-the-wall) cinema. What entrepreneurial and aesthetic problems did its creators (Jehane Noujaim, Chris Hegedus) have to solve in terms of conception and implementation and how did they solve them?