Epic in Film

Constantine Santas encourages us to wonder why critics have routinely dismissed the epic film. In <I>The Epic in Film</I> Santas argues that blockbuster and artistic are not mutually exclusive terms and that epic film is an inherently profound genre in its ability to tap into a nation's dreams and fears. Whether you love <I>Gone with the Wind</I> or hate <I>Troy</I> find Akira Kurosawa's films brilliant or marvel over the <I>Matrix</I> trilogy film buffs will want to read this book.