A Comparative Study of Selected American Film Critics, 1958-1974
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-bgsu15662977020612192021-08-03T07:12:35Z A Comparative Study of Selected American Film Critics, 1958-1974 Blades, Joseph Dalton, Jr. Film Studies Six motion picture critics are the subjects of this study: Vincent Canby, Judith Crist, Pauline Kael, Stanley Kauffmann, Andrew Sarris, and John Simon. Following in the footsteps of James Agee, this sextet comprises part of a second generation of serious, competent film critics. The study presents a descriptive review of each writer's work, featuring analysis of both style and content. These observations are made: Vincent Canby is a highly consumer-reports-oriented critic whose daily columns offer plot summaries and general critical impressions, but provide little detailed analysis. Judith Crist, as a reporter-critic for the masses, infuses her reviews with behind-the-scenes notes, interrupted, fact-packed, sentences, and a chatty, conversational tone. Pauline Kael is primarily a socio-psychological critic who intelligently explains the appeals that certain movies have. Stanley Kauffmann, a "highbrow," is a scholarly writer who uses his practical background in acting, directing, and playwriting to give authority to his film critiques. A writer for the film buff and the connoisseur and a disciple of the French auteur theory, Andrew Sarris evaluates movies primarily from the director's point of view. John Simon, for whom motion picture criticism is an art, easily surpasses his colleagues in erudition, vitriol, and arcane reference, while dispensing periodic denouncements of popular taste. The six critics seem to be thoughtful, probing, dedicated journalists who revere movies. Collectively, their significance derives from their reportorial insights, their skills as essayists, and their aims to promote and upgrade the medium. For all the professional dissimilarities and private and public variances involved, the critics have demonstrated their zeal. Again collectively, this "second generation" of writers has made solid advancements in the art of motion picture criticism. 1974 English text Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1566297702061219 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1566297702061219 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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