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Pauline Kael

Pauline Kael

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.

Known for

Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend

Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend

2022 • Self (archive footage)

Life Itself

2014 • Self - Film Critic (archive footage)

Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton

Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton

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

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

Altman on His Own Terms

Altman on His Own Terms

2000 • Self (voice)

The Magical Eye

The Magical Eye

The Man with No Name

Full filmography

Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend

Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend

2022 • Self (archive footage)

Life Itself

2014 • Self - Film Critic (archive footage)

2014

Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton

Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton

2013 • Self

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

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

2009 • Self

Altman on His Own Terms

Altman on His Own Terms

2000 • Self (voice)

The Magical Eye

The Magical Eye

1989 • Self

The Man with No Name

1977 • Self

Pauline Kael – Biography, Known For & Filmography