His struggles as a father are like any father s, said Aucoin. He is a big Mafia guy and when he comes home, he is helpless. The Sopranos has become a fan favorite among those that are interested in the genre. Everyone I know is watching The Sopranos on Sunday night, said Kales. The remaining 23 percent of the poll believe that The Sopranos focuses too much on preconceived prejudices of the mob.
Some students feel the same.
I don t like the violence in mob movies, said Rachel Young, senior finance major. My parents watch The Sopranos every Sunday, they love it. They like the action, violence, the excitement, what is going to happen next. According to Kales, there is a gender difference when it comes to the attraction of the mob. Males can relate to the tough guys like Arnold Schwarzenegger, so they can relate to the degree of violence in the mob, said Kales.