Benjamin Crace

"The American Blockbuster provides accessible summary and analysis of some of the greatest films of the last four decades, showing how each film is a specific product of its time"-- "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...