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...
In his recent films " Unforgiven, Mystic River," and "Million Dollar Baby " Clint Eastwood has revealed himself as a greater figure than moviegoers ha...
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.
Though mysteries and detective stories are among the most popular of books, the writers of these novels have often struggled against the limitations o...
"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...
"New Essays on Clint Eastwood" is a companion to Engel s previous book, "Clint Eastwood, Actor and Director: New Perspectives." It includes discussion...
The story of Walter White's transformation from chemistry teacher to drug lord has captured the imagination of television viewers around the world. This collection of essays sets the series in the context of American culture, analyzing its reinvention of classic themes in literature.
A protagonist who sets out on a quest and discovers things about himself and the world is a common enough convention in American storytelling. Typically the hero encounters evil along the way and acquires worldly wisdom. Vince Gilligan, the creator of Breaking Bad, offers a dynamic variant of this quest,...
The story of Walter White's transformation from chemistry teacher to drug lord has captured the imagination of television viewers around the world....
The indefatigable Clint Eastwood, the great old man of American film, is still controversial after all these years. Many of the critical essays in this collection focus on Eastwood's 2014 American Sniper, a particularly controversial film and a devastating personal account of the horrors of war. Additional essays address his films that deserve more recognition than they have received to date.
The indefatigable Clint Eastwood, the great old man of American film, is still controversial after all these years. Many of the critical essays in thi...
