Clint Eastwood, actor and director: new perspectives

2008; Association of College and Research Libraries; Volume: 45; Issue: 10 Linguagem: Inglês

10.5860/choice.45-5460

ISSN

1943-5975

Autores

Leonard Engel,

Tópico(s)

Literature, Film, and Journalism Analysis

Resumo

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 cinematic storytelling. They examine how he put his individual stamp on particular genres, while extending and enriching our understanding of his achievements.

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