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6. ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’ | Mission Accomplished

The Big Picture

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Cinema as Reflection: From the Marvel Era to Early 2000s Anxieties

This chapter explores the Marvel Cinematic Universe's influence on Hollywood, juxtaposed against the waning of mid-level adult dramas. It reflects on how films from the early 2000s addressed contemporary societal anxieties, underscoring cinema's role in interpreting current issues.

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