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Pauline Kael

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Pauline Kael was an influential American film critic known for her vivid, argumentative writing and long tenure at The New Yorker. She helped shape modern popular film criticism and championed many filmmakers and performers.

Works by Pauline Kael

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5001 Nights at the Movies
author · book · 1982
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1 episode featuring Pauline Kael

The Big Picture
Patrick Fischler explains the long game of character acting
The episode pairs a candid account of Hollywood’s instability with a wide-ranging argument about how audiences, critics, and actors sustain movie culture.
Aug 11, 2026 · 2h 40m

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