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Afterword

Kevin Avery

Kevin Avery's writing has appeared in publications as diverse as Mississippi Review,Penthouse, Weber Studies, and Salt Lake magazine. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and stepdaughter. His first book, Everything Is an Afterthought: The Life and Writings of Paul Nelson, is published by Fantagraphics Books. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.

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Conversations with Clint : Paul Nelson's Lost Interviews with Clint Eastwood 1979–1983

Continuum, 1979

Book chapter

...Despite several requests, Clint Eastwood declined comment for this book. The answer was always the same: he was busy editing his new film and preparing for the next one. “He does wish you the very best with your book.” It would have been...

I Ain’t a Pretty Boy No More

Todd Rendleman

Todd Rendleman is Professor of Communication Studies at Seattle Pacific University, where he teaches film art, history, and criticism. He lives in Seattle, Washington. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.

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Rule of Thumb : Ebert at the Movies

Continuum, 2012

Book chapter

...More than any critic, Roger Ebert champions the underdog. And his enthusiasm for the overlooked is another offshoot of his critical empathy. He loves a resurgence—Ingmar Bergman directing Ingrid Bergman in her final film, Autumn Sonata...

And I Still Can See Blue Velvet, Through My Tears

Todd Rendleman

Todd Rendleman is Professor of Communication Studies at Seattle Pacific University, where he teaches film art, history, and criticism. He lives in Seattle, Washington. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.

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Rule of Thumb : Ebert at the Movies

Continuum, 2012

Book chapter

...Of Last Rites, Ebert argues, “It is not only bad filmmaking, but it is offensive as well—offensive to my intelligence. Many films are bad. Only a few declare themselves the work of people deficient in taste, judgment, reason, tact...

The Telephone Call

Kevin Avery

Kevin Avery's writing has appeared in publications as diverse as Mississippi Review,Penthouse, Weber Studies, and Salt Lake magazine. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and stepdaughter. His first book, Everything Is an Afterthought: The Life and Writings of Paul Nelson, is published by Fantagraphics Books. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.

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Conversations with Clint : Paul Nelson's Lost Interviews with Clint Eastwood 1979–1983

Continuum, 1979

Book chapter

...Paul Nelson's ApartmentNew York, NYJanuary 1983Fade In:Paul Nelson was always difficult to reach by phone. A devout screener, he almost always let his prehistoric answering machine, which many a friend grew to despise, pick up his calls....

Close to Ebert

Todd Rendleman

Todd Rendleman is Professor of Communication Studies at Seattle Pacific University, where he teaches film art, history, and criticism. He lives in Seattle, Washington. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.

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Rule of Thumb : Ebert at the Movies

Continuum, 2012

Book chapter

...On the relationship between style and content, Ebert’s Law remains: A movie isn’t just what it’s about; it’s how it is what it’s about. It’s what makes a trifle like Lassiter enjoyable (“Here’s a basic rule about thrillers: Style is a lot...

The Conversations

Kevin Avery

Kevin Avery's writing has appeared in publications as diverse as Mississippi Review,Penthouse, Weber Studies, and Salt Lake magazine. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and stepdaughter. His first book, Everything Is an Afterthought: The Life and Writings of Paul Nelson, is published by Fantagraphics Books. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.

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Conversations with Clint : Paul Nelson's Lost Interviews with Clint Eastwood 1979–1983

Continuum, 1979

Book chapter

...Clint Eastwood's and Paul Nelson's RoomsRed Lion Inn, Boise, IdOctober 1979Clint Eastwood's Hotel RoomNew York, NYDecember 1979Clint Eastwood's OfficeThe Malpaso Company, Burbank, CANovember 1979, October 1980and October 1983 1...

Lit Crit

Todd Rendleman

Todd Rendleman is Professor of Communication Studies at Seattle Pacific University, where he teaches film art, history, and criticism. He lives in Seattle, Washington. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.

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Rule of Thumb : Ebert at the Movies

Continuum, 2012

Book chapter

...A love of words precedes and ushers in a love of images, and Ebert’s deep-seated empathy was honed from reading books, as well as watching movies. In fact, Ebert’s childhood memories are peppered with affection for literature. His mother...

Cross References

Todd Rendleman

Todd Rendleman is Professor of Communication Studies at Seattle Pacific University, where he teaches film art, history, and criticism. He lives in Seattle, Washington. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.

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Rule of Thumb : Ebert at the Movies

Continuum, 2012

Book chapter

...Ebert’s sensitivity to the possibilities of life and art is heightened by his reverence for spiritual curiosity and old-school, muscular Christianity. His fascination with the moral and philosophical questions that spring from faith...

Editor's Note

Kevin Avery

Kevin Avery's writing has appeared in publications as diverse as Mississippi Review,Penthouse, Weber Studies, and Salt Lake magazine. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and stepdaughter. His first book, Everything Is an Afterthought: The Life and Writings of Paul Nelson, is published by Fantagraphics Books. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.

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Conversations with Clint : Paul Nelson's Lost Interviews with Clint Eastwood 1979–1983

Continuum, 1979

Book chapter

...Because Paul Nelson's interview technique tended to be less guided than it was roundabout—more conversational, if you will (he knew that to get to the heart of A, sometimes it required jumping ahead to K or S, or even Z, and coming back...

The Total Effect

Todd Rendleman

Todd Rendleman is Professor of Communication Studies at Seattle Pacific University, where he teaches film art, history, and criticism. He lives in Seattle, Washington. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.

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Rule of Thumb : Ebert at the Movies

Continuum, 2012

Book chapter

...Roger Ebert eats films whole. He is particularly skilled at conveying the total effect, the sum of the parts. This knack is often evidenced in indelible summations. Regarding Tony Scott’s The Hunger, a vampire film in which style not only...