Blockbuster Films Overview

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to blockbuster films, their characteristics, and historical significance.

Blockbuster Film

A film that generates significant box office revenue, originally derived from a type of bomb used in WWII.

Hybridity

The act of combining two or more genres in the narrative and visual structure of a film.

Intertextuality

The referencing of elements from other films to create pastiche or parody, generating audience responses.

Polysemy

A narrative and/or visual signifier that carries multiple meanings, inviting various interpretations from audiences.

Cultural Text

A work that reflects and influences cultural values and social dynamics.

Easy Rider

A film released in 1969 that is credited with helping to save the film industry from bankruptcy.

The Godfather

A 1972 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, significant in the history of blockbuster films.

The Exorcist

A 1973 film directed by William Friedkin that played a key role in revitalizing the film industry.

Genre Stacking

Another term for hybridity, where multiple genres are incorporated into a single film.

Sampling Elements

In film, this refers to elements borrowed from other works, creating thematic or ideological connections.