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Books by David Sterritt
  | | Simply Hitchcock (Great Lives) by Reviewer David Sterritt Paperback, Published 2017 by Simply Charly ISBN-13: 978-1-943657-17-9, ISBN: 1-943657-17-3 |
 | | The Cinema of Clint Eastwood Chronicles of America (Directors' Cuts) by David Sterritt Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2014 by Wallflower Press ISBN-13: 978-0-231-17201-1, ISBN: 0-231-17201-X "He became a movie star playing The Man With No Name, and today his name is known around the world. Measured by longevity, productivity, and profits, Clint Eastwood is the most successful actor-director-producer in American film history. This book examines the major elements of his career, focusing primarily on his work as a director but also exploring the evolution of his acting style, his long association with screen violence, his inte ..." |
 | | The Beats(1st Edition) A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by David Sterritt Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 2013 by Oxford University Press, Usa ISBN-13: 978-0-19-979677-9, ISBN: 0-19-979677-7 "In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the writers of the Beat Generation revolutionized American literature with their iconoclastic approach to language and their angry assault on the conformity and conservatism of postwar society. They and their followers took aim at the hypocrisy and taboos of their time--particularly those involving sex, race, and class--in such provocative works as Jack Kerouac's On the Road (1957), Allen Ginsberg's "H ..." |
 | | Spike Lee's America(1st Edition) by David Sterritt Paperback, 264 Pages, Published 2013 by Polity ISBN-13: 978-0-7456-5182-8, ISBN: 0-7456-5182-8 "Spike Lee has directed, written, produced, and acted in dozens of films that present an expansive, nuanced, proudly opinionated, and richly multifaceted portrait of American society. As the only African–American filmmaker ever to establish a world–class career, Lee has paid acute attention to the experiences of racial and ethnic minorities. But white men and women also play important roles in his movies, and his interest in class, race, ..." |
 | | The Honeymooners (TV Milestones Series) by David Sterritt Paperback, 120 Pages, Published 2009 by Wayne State University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8143-3396-9, ISBN: 0-8143-3396-6 "The Honeymooners chronicles the lives of New York City bus driver Ralph Kramden and his wife, Alice, as they search for domestic happiness inside a confining Brooklyn apartment. As a stand-alone television program, it ran for just thirty-nine weeks from 1955 to 1956, but its characters appeared in long-running sketches on Calvalcade of Stars and The Jackie Gleason Show and the program has lived on for generations in reruns and home vide ..." |
 | | The Films of Alfred Hitchcock (Cambridge Film Classics) by David Sterritt Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 1993 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-521-39814-5, ISBN: 0-521-39814-2 "The introduction gives an overview of Hitchcock's long career, with special attention to the varied influences on his work; themes that run through many of his films, from the "transference of guilt," to the connection between knowledge and danger; the overlooked importance of his presence within his films, including his famous cameo appearances and characters who represent him within the story; his fascination with performance and the ..." |
 | | Mad to Be Saved(1st Edition) The Beats, the 50's, and Film by Professor Emeritus David Sterritt Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 1998 by Southern Illinois University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8093-2180-3, ISBN: 0-8093-2180-7 " Film critic David Sterritt presents an interdisciplinary exploration of the Beat Generation, its intersections with main-stream and experimental film, and the interactions of all of these with American society and the culture of the 1950s. Sterritt balances the Beat countercultural goal of rebellion through both artistic creation and everyday behavior against the mainstream values of conformity and conservatism, growing worry over col ..." |
 | | The Films of Jean-Luc Godard Seeing the Invisible (Cambridge Film Classics) by David Sterritt, Paul Clarke Paperback, 316 Pages, Published 1999 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-521-58971-0, ISBN: 0-521-58971-1 "In this study, David Sterritt offers an introductory overview of Godard's work as a filmmaker, critic, and video artist. In subsequent chapters, he traces Godard's visionary ideas through six of his key films, including Breathless, My Life to Live, Weekend, Numéro deux, Hail Mary, and Nouvelle vague. Also included is a concise analysis of Godard's work in video, television, and mixed-media formats. Linking Godard's works to key social ..." |
 | | The B List(1st Edition) The National Society of Film Critics on the Low-Budget Beauties, Genre-Bending Mavericks, and Cult Classics We Love by David Sterritt, Dr. John C. Anderson, Andy Klein Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2008 by Da Capo Press ISBN-13: 978-0-306-81566-9, ISBN: 0-306-81566-4 "What kind of collection could possibly find common ground among The Son of Kong, Platoon, and Pink Flamingos? What kind of fevered minds could conceive of such a list? What are the unheard-of qualities that tie them all together? The answers: This book. The National Society of Film Critics. And the far-reaching enticements of the B movie itself. Once the B movie was the Hollywood stepchild, the underbelly of the double feature. Today it ..." |
 | | Screening the Beats(1st Edition) Media Culture and the Beat Sensibility by Professor Emeritus David Sterritt Hardcover, 152 Pages, Published 2004 by Southern Illinois University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8093-2563-4, ISBN: 0-8093-2563-2 "Film critic David Sterritt’s Screening the Beats: Media Culture and the Beat Sensibility showcases the social and aesthetic viewpoints of lynchpin Beat writers Jack Kerouac, William S. Burroughs, and Allen Ginsberg, juxtaposing their artistry with 1950s culture and achieving what Kerouac might have called a “bookmovie” riff. In clear prose, Sterritt captures the raw energy of the Beats and joins in their celebration of aesthetic freakis ..." |
 | | The Cinema of Clint Eastwood Chronicles of America (Directors' Cuts) by David Sterritt Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 2014 by Wallflower Press ISBN-13: 978-0-231-17200-4, ISBN: 0-231-17200-1 "He became a movie star playing The Man With No Name, and today his name is known around the world. Measured by longevity, productivity, and profits, Clint Eastwood is the most successful actor-director-producer in American film history. This book examines the major elements of his career, focusing primarily on his work as a director but also exploring the evolution of his acting style, his long association with screen violence, his inte ..." |
 | | Quick Takes Movies and Popular Culture Ser.: Rock 'n' Roll Movies by Reviewer David Sterritt Hardcover, 152 Pages, Published 2017 by Rutgers University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8135-9007-3, ISBN: 0-8135-9007-8 "Rock 'n' Roll Movies presents an eclectic look at the many manifestations of rock in motion pictures, from teen-oriented B-movies to Hollywood blockbusters to avant-garde meditations to reverent biopics to animated shorts to performance documentaries. Acclaimed film critic David Sterritt considers the diverse ways that filmmakers have regarded rock 'n' roll, some cynically cashing in on its popularity and others responding to the music ..." |
 | | The Films of Jean-Luc Godard Seeing the Invisible (Cambridge Film Classics) by David Sterritt Hardcover, 314 Pages, Published 1999 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-521-58038-0, ISBN: 0-521-58038-2 "In this study, David Sterritt offers an introductory overview of Godard's work as a filmmaker, critic, and video artist. In subsequent chapters, he traces Godard's visionary ideas through six of his key films, including Breathless, My Life to Live, Weekend, Numéro deux, Hail Mary, and Nouvelle vague. Also included is a concise analysis of Godard's work in video, television, and mixed-media formats. Linking Godard's works to key social a ..." |
 | | Terry Gilliam Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series) by David Sterritt, Lucille Rhodes, Terry Gilliam Paperback, 228 Pages, Published 2004 by University Press Of Mississippi ISBN-13: 978-1-57806-624-7, ISBN: 1-57806-624-7 "FILM ¨ BIOGRAPHY-- This collection of interviews with the renowned filmmaker, animator, artist, and member of the Monty Python comedy troupe covers the phases of his career from his early work as a cartoonist and animator through his most recent and most difficult projects. Among many subjects, Gilliam discusses his formative years as an artist and humor-magazine cartoonist, his move from the United States to England, his entry into Br ..." |
 | | Jean-Luc Godard Interviews (Conversations With Filmmakers Series) by Jean-Luc Godard, David Sterritt Hardcover, 277 Pages, Published 1998 by University Press Of Mississippi ISBN-13: 978-1-57806-080-1, ISBN: 1-57806-080-X "Some thirty years ago filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard told critic Gene Youngblood, I am trying to change the world. He has pursued his revolution in works ranging from the explosive Breathless to the eloquent Contempt to the controversial Hail Mary and the postmodern Histoire(s) du cinema, shaking up conventional formulas with boldly innovative ap-proaches to every aspect of cinema and video-including film criticism via provocative essays in ..." |
 | | Spike Lee's America(1st Edition) (America Through the Lens) by David Sterritt Hardcover, 264 Pages, Published 2013 by Polity ISBN-13: 978-0-7456-5181-1, ISBN: 0-7456-5181-X "Spike Lee has directed, written, produced, and acted in dozens of films that present an expansive, nuanced, proudly opinionated, and richly multifaceted portrait of American society. As the only African-American filmmaker ever to establish a world-class career, Lee has paid acute attention to the experiences of racial and ethnic minorities. But white men and women also play important roles in his movies, and his interest in class, race, ..." |
 | | Acting (Behind the Silver Screen Series) by Julie Levinson, Victoria Duckett, Claudia Springer, Arthur Nolletti Jr., Professor Donna Peberdy Dr, Reviewer Cynthia Baron, Reviewer David Sterritt, Professor Cynthia Baron, David Sterritt, Donna Peberdy, Cynthia Baron, Rutgers University Press Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2015 by Rutgers University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8135-6432-6, ISBN: 0-8135-6432-8 "Screen performances entertain and delight us but we rarely stop to consider actors reliance on their craft to create memorable characters. Although film acting may appear effortless, a host of techniques, artistic conventions, and social factors shape the construction of each role. The chapters in "Acting" provide a fascinating, in-depth look at the history of film acting, from its inception in 1895 when spectators thrilled at the sight ..." |
 | | Guiltless Pleasures A David Sterritt Film Reader by David Sterritt Paperback, 314 Pages, Published 2005 by University Press Of Mississippi ISBN-13: 978-1-57806-818-0, ISBN: 1-57806-818-5 "David Sterritt, film critic for the Christian Science Monitor and professor of film at Long Island University, is one of the most astute, acclaimed, and thought-provoking critics in America. Sterritt's sharp eye for telling detail and deep understanding of cinema and its history make his work appealing to scholars and lay audiences. Guiltless Pleasures: A David Sterritt Film Reader collects his most incisive essays from 1970 to the pre ..." |
 | | Tough Ain't Enough New Perspectives on the Films of Clint Eastwood by Lester D. Friedman, David Desser, Stephen Prince, Jonathan Kirshner, Diane Carson, David Sterritt, Murray Pomerance, Lucy Bolton, Alexandra Keller, Charity Lofthouse, Rutgers University Press Hardcover, 232 Pages, Published 2018 by Rutgers University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8135-8602-1, ISBN: 0-8135-8602-X "Throughout his lengthy career as both an actor and a director, Clint Eastwood has appeared in virtually every major film genre and, at this point in his career, has emerged as one of America’s most popular, recognizable, and respected filmmakers. He also remains a controversial figure in the political landscape, often characterized as the most prominent conservative voice in mostly liberal Hollywood. At Eastwood’s late age, his critical ..." |
 | | Quick Takes Movies and Popular Culture Ser.: Rock 'n' Roll Movies by David Sterritt 162 Pages, Published 2017 by Rutgers University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8135-8324-2, ISBN: 0-8135-8324-1 "David Sterritt is editor in chief of Quarterly Review of Film and Video, contributing writer at Cineaste, adjunct professor at the Maryland Institute College of Art, professor emeritus at Long Island University, and past chair of the New York Film Critics Circle and the ... Hitchcock (1993); Jean-Luc Godard: Interviews (editor, 1998); Mad to Be Saved: The Beats, the '50s, and Film (1998); The Films of Jean- Luc ..." |
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