Epics, Spectacles, and Blockbusters: A Hollywood History
Narrated by Brian E. Smith
- Released
- August 27, 2013
- Length
- 13 hrs 48 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- University Press Audiobooks
In Epics, Spectacles, and Blockbusters: A Hollywood History, authors Sheldon Hall and Steve Neale explore the evolution and characteristics of big-budget films across various genres, from biblical epics to modern comic adaptations. The audiobook provides a chronological analysis starting from the late nineteenth century, detailing the historical roots and marketing strategies of features, specials, and superspecials, and investigates the impact of technological advancements on distribution and exhibition practices. Designed for film scholars and cinema enthusiasts alike, it offers insights into the enduring phenomena of blockbuster filmmaking and its transformation over the decades.
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