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The Collapse of Hollywood: Economic Dissonance and Cinematic Reflection
This chapter examines the effects of the Great Recession on Hollywood, noting the closures of several prominent film studios. It discusses how late-2000s cinema, exemplified by films like 'No Country for Old Men,' poignantly captured themes of disillusionment and rootlessness in America during this challenging economic time.
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