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American Values
Author_Benjamin Crace
Baby Boomers
Batman
Blockbuster
Capitalism
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Cultural Identity
Economics
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Film Theory
Frozen
Generations
Grease
Hollywood
Jaws
Millennials
Rocky
Product details
- ISBN 9781440877803
- Weight: 454g
- Dimensions: 178 x 254mm
- Publication Date: 18 Oct 2022
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Providing 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.
Benjamin Crace, PhD, is assistant professor of English at the American University of Kuwait.
