CIN212H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Supervillain, Auteur Theory, Disaster Film
Document Summary
No theoretical way to resolve the contradiction. Some directors who have been regarded as auteurs are identified with certain genres: hitchcock thriller, john ford. The new james cameron film: typically, was an anonymous studio director, made tough propulsive action films with a personal stamp, walsh. Made dozens of films in his career and some aspects like gun fury defined what action cinema is. Never included in the catalogue of hollywood auteurs: farber wrote an essay praising walsh and hox, frankenheimer is an auteur. Made many successful movies, but not all action. Represents last flourish of classical studio era in action cinema. Represented an unanticipated step for an auteur. Paved the way for the redirection of action cinema. Came to the movies at 30-years old. The train did not have a serious feel. Long eclipse for the direction (bad box office results, failed movies)
