Pauline Kael

Born: 1919-07-19

Birthplace: Petaluma, California, USA

Biography

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
Life Itself
For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism
Altman on His Own Terms
The Man with No Name
Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton
Ed & Pauline
The Magical Eye

Top Movie Credits

Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend Self (archive footage)
Life Itself Self - Film Critic (archive footage)