Andrew Sarris (film critic)

Andrew Sarris was a prominent American film critic known for popularizing the "auteur theory," which suggests that a film's director is its principal creative voice, shaping its artistic vision. Sarris wrote for publications like The Village Voice and The New York Observer, offering insightful critiques that combined personal reflection with analysis. He emphasized the importance of understanding a director’s body of work to appreciate individual films better. Sarris championed the idea that films could be serious art, influencing both critics and filmmakers and helping to elevate film criticism as a respected field in the arts.