Magical Thinking, Fantastic Film, and the Illusions of Neoliberalism
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Magical Thinking, Fantastic Film, and the Illusions of Neoliberalism

Michael J. Blouin
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Considering films such as Candyman, Frozen, and The Cabin in the Woods, Michael J. Blouin contends that fantastic tales allow audiences to maintain the status quo instead of inspiring purposeful action.
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