Ty Burr

(1957-08-17) August 17, 1957

Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Dartmouth College
New York University

  • Film critic
  • writer

1982–present

Early life[edit]

Born on August 17, 1957, in Boston, Burr grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts. He studied film at Dartmouth College and New York University.

The Hundred Greatest Stars of All Time. New York: Entertainment Weekly Books, 1999.  9781883013684

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The Best Old Movies for Families: A Guide to Watching Together. New York: Anchor Books, 2007.  9781400096862

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Gods Like Us: On Movie Stardom and Modern Fame. New York: Pantheon Books, 2012.  9780307377661

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The 50 Movie Starter Kit: What You Need to Know if You Want to Know What You're Talking About. New York: Anchor Books (eBook), 2012.  9780345804945

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Ty Burr's Watch List

Ty Burr's Pulitzer Prize finalist citation

Ty Burr on Rotten Tomatoes

Ty Burr on Metacritic

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Ty Burr's official home page

why-the- hollywood-star- machine-made- gods-like-us Terry Gross Fresh Air interview, 3/25/13