The Cinema Dreams Its Rivals

In the mid-twentieth century, Hollywood faced new competition from various media, culminating in the rise of proto-Internet technologies in the 1980s. The film industry responded to this challenge through imaginative portrayals in movies like Tron, War Games, and Lawnmower Man, which explored the intersection of technology and cinema. This book delves into the significance and impact of these films as Hollywood sought to navigate and redefine its place in an evolving media landscape.