Pauline Kael

Born: 1919-07-19

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

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Released: 2022-11-13

The portrait of the last cowboy Hollywood legend dives into the 65 years of an extraordinary...

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Life Itself

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Released: 2014-07-04

The surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert...

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Faye

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Released: 2024-05-15

Through honest reflection, complemented by insight from colleagues and friends, Faye Dunaway...

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What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael

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Released: 2019-03-22

Pauline Kael (1919–2001) was undoubtedly one of the greatest names in film criticism. A...

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

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Released: 2009-03-01

The story of American film criticism.

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The Man with No Name

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Released: 1977-02-23

Profile of Clint Eastwood.

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Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton

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Released: 2013-03-09

A chronicle of the iconoclastic life of gay poet, filmmaker, and spiritual visionary James...

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PBS News Hour

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First aired: 1975-10-20

America's first and longest running hour-long nightly news broadcast known for its in-depth...

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