Birth of the Blockbuster

In this episode, we explore, "the Birth of the Blockbuster" Happy fourth of July! Summers are known for vacations, hotdogs, fireworks, and of course, summer blockbusters. But that wasn't always the case. In fact, it's mostly thanks to one movie! What could that movie be? Could it be this week's thumbnail?! Join us finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at [email protected]. To find other great podcasts, head on over to FlyingMachine.Network Sources: Wikipedia: Blockbuster Film School Rejects: Summer Blockbuster Origins Financial Times IndieWire: Modern Blockbuster Fame Focus: History and Evolution of Summer Blockbusters Wikipedia: Jaws What Culture: 20 Biggest Summer Blockbuster Flops Wikipedia: Drive-in Theater Wikipedia: Daylight Savings Summer Blockbusters Business Insider: Biggest Blockbusters by Year