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OverviewProviding an indispensable resource for students and general readers, this book serves as an entry point for a conversation on America's favorite pastime, focusing in on generational differences and the evolution of American identity. In an age marked by tension and division, Americans of all ages and backgrounds have turned to film to escape the pressures of everyday life. Yet, beyond escapism, popular cinema is both a mirror and microscope for our collective psyche. Examining the films that have made billions of dollars through a new lens reveals that popular culture is a vital source for understanding what it means to be an American. This book is divided into four sections, each associated with a different generation. Featuring such era-defining hits as Jaws, Back to the Future, Avatar, and The Avengers, each section presents detailed film analyses that showcase the consistency of certain American values throughout generations as well as the constant renegotiation of others. Ideal for any cinephile, The American Blockbuster demonstrates how complex and meaningful even the summer blockbuster can be. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Benjamin CracePublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Greenwood Press Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9781440877803ISBN 10: 1440877807 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 18 October 2022 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: College/higher education , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Tertiary & Higher Education , Educational: Primary & Secondary Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsThe satisfying treatments and thoughtful commentary will appeal to upper-secondary and academic film students, and all movie buffs should enjoy the unique generational approach. * Booklist * The satisfying treatments and thoughtful commentary will appeal to upper-secondary and academic film students, and all movie buffs should enjoy the unique generational approach. * Booklist * The concepts and sheer volume of film analyses... could easily be incorporated in media studies coursework. Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty. * Choice * Author InformationBenjamin Crace, PhD, is assistant professor of English at the American University of Kuwait. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |