New Book Analyzes Susan Sarandon's Extraordinary Film Career

Author and film critic Betty Jo Tucker explores the extraordinary film career of an American icon in her new book, Susan Sarandon: A True Maverick. Why did the passionate and outspoken Sarandon choose acting as a career? How does she select her roles? What do critics think about her work and her movies?

Pueblo, CO (PRWEB) April 14, 2004 --- Well, maybe I am a bit of a maverick," quipped Susan Sarandon during one of her many acceptance speeches. And a true maverick to be sure, according to author Betty Jo Tucker whose latest book, Susan Sarandon: A True Maverick, has just been published by Hats Off Books.

Mention Sarandons name in almost any conversation and it will perk things up considerably," Tucker declares. Controversial she may be, but during her 30 years in the movies, Sarandon has portrayed some of the most memorable female characters of our time. From her outstanding work in such films as 'Thelma & Louise,' 'Bull Durham,' and 'The Client' to her Oscar-winning role in 'Dead Man Walking,' Sarandons performances have made her an American icon."

As the lead critic for ReelTalkReviews.com and News First Online, Betty Jo Tucker has always had a passion for the movies and choosing Sarandon as her subject was easy. I couldnt think of a more intriguing person," says Tucker. The result is a fascinating look at Sarandons extraordinary career from a film critics perspective.

Why did the passionate and outspoken Sarandon choose acting as a career? How does she select her roles? What is her acting philosophy? Why does she promote so many social and political causes? How do critics rate her work and her movies? Tucker explores these questions and more in her well-researched book which also includes an annotated filmography of Sarandons movies as well as selected reviews of her key films by a variety of critics.

Tucker, who writes film commentary for the Colorado Senior Beacon, is also the author of Confessions of a Movie Addict, an amusing life-at-the-movies memoir that won rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Phil Hall, book editor for The New York Resident, calls Tucker one of the finest Internet critics and says, Betty Jo Tucker is a graceful, intelligent judge of cinematic offerings -- she approaches her subject with measured dignity and mature enthusiasm."

Susan Sarandon: A True Maverick is available at Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com, Wheatmark.com and by special order from local bookstores. Tucker is donating her author royalties to The Myelin Project, a research group featured in the movie "Lorenzos Oil" which co-starred Sarandon and Nick Nolte as parents who refuse to give up when doctors tell them theres no hope for their son.

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