“28 Weeks Later” proved that smaller-scale, indie-spirited films could thrive in the mainstream, marking a pronounced shift in Hollywood’s creative and financial model. Thomas Schatz’s new book underscores how an indie ethos permeated studio systems during this pivotal era.

Actor Glen Powell believes Chris Pratt’s comedic turn in “Guardians of the Galaxy” has transformed the traditional Hollywood leading man. Rather than maintaining the brooding style associated with Robert Pattinson and Christian Bale, Powell suggests silliness can be just as compelling.