USA Today: Pop culture expert discusses increased movie viewership

Release Date: March 11, 2009 This content is archived.

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An article in USA Today about the film industry enjoying one of its most profitable quarters in years, with moviegoers flocking to romantic comedies and thrillers quotes Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies, who said that not only do people choose cheaper entertainment in tough economic times, and movies provide an escape from their worries as well.

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