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In his recent films " Unforgiven, Mystic River," and "Million Dollar Baby " Clint Eastwood has revealed himself as a greater figure than moviegoers had imagined him to be. While he has been an exceptionally successful actor, creating iconic characters in two genres, Western and detective films, as a director, his recent films have reached a surprising power, depth, and maturity.
The contributors to this volume revisit and examine his career as an actor and director, and are part of a growing critical evaluation of Eastwood's films. A common thread, however, is their respect for his...

Though mysteries and detective stories are among the most popular of books, the writers of these novels have often struggled against the limitations of being perceived as merely 'genre' writers. This collection of essays seeks to revise the reductive notion that James Lee Burke's oeuvre belongs outside the circle of serious literature.

"New Essays on Clint Eastwood" is a companion to Engel s previous book, "Clint Eastwood, Actor and Director: New Perspectives." It includes discussion of some of Eastwood s most recent films as well as his earliest work, and deepens our overall appreciation of his artistry and his growth as an ever more accomplished storyteller. The contributors to this new volume examine Eastwood s body of work as both actor and director: his portrayal of Rowdy Yates in the television series "Rawhide," his directorial debut with "Play Misty for Me," his directorial and starring role in "Gran Torino," and his...