Modernity is ultimately the rejection of tradition. The metropolis is a sea of superstructure composed to a crescendo of hustle and bustle; a place of progression, sophistication and modernity. The cinematic city encapsulates a similar vibrancy where hopes and dreams are achievable. MGM’s iconic musical The Wizard of Oz (1939) is a tale of two …
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