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The Sky is Falling!

The Unexpected Politics of Hollywood’s Superheroes and Zombies
By Peter Biskind
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The Sky is Falling! by Peter Biskind examines the interplay between politics and pop culture, focusing on how film and television reflect and influence societal anxieties. It delves into the impact of media on public perception and political landscapes, offering insights into the narratives that shape our cultural consciousness.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the intersection of culture and politics, particularly in how American media and entertainment reflect and shape societal anxieties. With deep insights into Hollywood's influence on public sentiment, it's an engaging read for those interested in media studies or the impact of popular culture.

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The Sky is Falling!

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A bestselling cultural journalist takes us on a wild ride through pop culture, showing how it paved the way for today's extreme politics.

Are Batman and 24's Jack Bauer heroic loners defending our way of life – or right-wing vigilantes attacking it? Is Avatar just a National Geographic version of Star Wars or a passionate assault on capitalism? And what about Game of Thrones – sword and sorcery fantasy, or lesson in mainstream politics?

In The Sky is Falling! bestselling cultural critic Peter Biskind takes us on a dizzying ride across two decades of pop culture to show how the TV and movies we love have taught us to love political extremism. Welcome to a darkly pessimistic, apocalyptic world where winter has come, the dead are walking, and ultra violence, revenge, and torture are all in a day's work. Welcome to the new normal.

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The Sky is Falling! by Peter Biskind is praised for its engaging and thought-provoking examination of how popular culture has influenced the political landscape. Critics highlight its sharp analysis, humour, and insightful commentary on the intersection of entertainment and politics. The book is noted for providing a profound critique of how film and television narratives have shaped societal views and contributed to contemporary political climates.

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ISBN: 9780241373873

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

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Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 202g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Peter Biskind is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair, a writer for Esquire, and the author of the classic bestsellers Easy Riders, Raging Bulls and Down and Dirty Pictures. He lives in upstate New York.

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