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Showing posts with label Genre theory. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Genre theory. Show all posts

Wednesday, 22 April 2009

"Genre or Auteur Theory?"

This is a MUST READ for students to understand the topic and therefore be able to list arguments for the benefits and limitations of each theory. Of course, you can make great points if you tie your arguments to specific directors and genres like John Ford and Clint Eastwood westerns.

http://sismedia.wetpaint.com/page/Genre+and+Auteur+Theory?t=anon

Saturday, 28 March 2009

A Video Essay on "The Outlaw Josey Wales" and Clint Eastwood by Matt Zoller Seitz



Matt Zoller Seitz makes several interesting points and reveals valuable insights in his video essay on Clint Eastwood's 1976 western, "The Outlaw Josey Wales".