Pauline Kael

July 19, 1919 — Petaluma, California, USA

Pauline Kael was an American film critic who wrote for The New Yorker from 1968 to 1991. Known for her "witty, biting, highly opinionated and sharply focused" reviews, Kael's opinions often ran contrary to those of her contemporaries.

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Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend

2022

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What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael

2019

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For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism

2009

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Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton

2013