Abstract
Auteurism has a long history in film culture and film studies, with “visionary” directors frequently providing a focal point for readings, and celebrations, of cinematic art (see Staiger). In a recent analysis of US and UK film reviews, Annemarie Kersten and Denise Bielby conclude:
[C]omments related to Auteurism are … significantly more prominent in reviews of films that received critical recognition. Specifically, criticism that focuses on the director as a creative visionary and the interpretation of the universe he or she presents is used the least in reviews of popular films, more so in those of professional [or film industry] prizewinners, and most in reviews of films that achieve critical acclaim. (194–95)
[C]omments related to Auteurism are … significantly more prominent in reviews of films that received critical recognition. Specifically, criticism that focuses on the director as a creative visionary and the interpretation of the universe he or she presents is used the least in reviews of popular films, more so in those of professional [or film industry] prizewinners, and most in reviews of films that achieve critical acclaim. (194–95)
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Works of Tim Burton |
Subtitle of host publication | Margins to Mainstream |
Editors | Jeffrey Weinstock |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
Chapter | 10 |
Pages | 179-193 |
Number of pages | 15 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781137370839 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781349475421 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |