Thanks for the tip, BEK.  I've been an admirer of Ray Carney's writings since I found his website (http://people.bu.edu/rcarney) a couple months ago while searching for some good writing on Carl Dreyer.  His site was the best one I found, and incidentally, there were also some extensive pieces on John Cassavetes.  I think Carney's writings are invaluable to the appreciation of both these filmmakers.  I second your recommendation.