Filmmakers Ted and Leo Wharton, whose serials became popular in the 1910s, established a model for incremental storytelling and holdover suspense still employed by filmmakers and television producers more than a century later--
Focusing on the interdisciplinary and cultural implications of Jerzy Kosinski's work, this book-length examination delves into the themes he explored in his novel and film, "Being There." It offers a fresh perspective on the relevance of Kosinski's insights in the context of contemporary issues, particularly during the Age of Trump. This analysis transcends traditional literary critique, making connections between Kosinski's narratives and modern societal challenges.