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Pauline Kael

The greatest living critic: If a team of scientists crossed the DNA of Edmund Wilson with Pauline Kael, and added a dash of Wilfrid Sheed, they would come up with Clive James.; By Allen Barra Apr 9, 2007
The moviegoers: Film critics let us know what's worth seeing on the big screen, but they've also been fighting our fiercest cultural battles for nearly a century; By Laura Miller Mar 28, 2006
Letters: Most readers agree Pauline Kael wasn't a homophobe -- but dissenters are heard from. Plus: Kansans and moderate Democrats respond to our interview with Thomas Frank.; Jul 1, 2004
The gay attacks on Pauline Kael: How did America's leading film critic, who was fearlessly opposed to cant and dogma of all stripes, come to be seen as a homophobe?; Jun 25, 2004
"Afterglow: A Last Conversation With Pauline Kael" by Francis Davis: In her last long interview, the late, great movie critic talks about everything from "Deep Throat" to Stephen Spielberg and "American Beauty." Plus, Kael's final Q&A -- with 10-year-old Maggie Barra.; By Allen Barra Nov 20, 2002
She lost it at the movies: As it happens, I did sit next to Pauline once in that dark.; By David Thomson Sep 5, 2001
Remembering Pauline Kael: Greil Marcus, Roger Ebert, Allen Barra, Michael Sragow and Charles Taylor remember the influential critic's caustic wit, sharp opinions and boundless enthusiasm for film and writing.; Sep 3, 2001
The critic: Pauline Kael, R.I.P.: She was hard as nails. She was funny as hell. And she taught me everything I know about beauty.; By Stephanie Zacharek Sep 3, 2001
The book on film: Director Martin Scorsese presents a new series of books about film, starring James Agee, Vachel Lindsay, David Selznick and "2001."; By Sarah Vowell May 10, 2000
Pauline Kael on the fun of writing disrespectfully: The movie critic's speech for the National Book Critics Circle awards.; By Pauline Kael Mar 16, 2000
Nick Nolte: An actor of extraordinary range and physical presence, he shines in roles where the tough-guy hero is strung up by the depth of his own feelings.; By Steve Vineberg Dec 14, 1999
Critics: Who needs 'em?: In a culture increasingly driven by hype, you do.; By Charles Taylor Aug 18, 1999
A poem for Pauline Kael's 80th birthday: By Roy Blount Jr. Jun 24, 1999
In the shadow of the screen: Pauline Kael picks five favorite novels that have something to do with the movies.; By Pauline Kael May 17, 1999
Roger and him: Remembering Gene Siskel, 1946-1999.; By Sarah Vowell Feb 24, 1999
A gift for effrontery: Brash, jazzy and passionately idiosyncratic, Pauline Kael set the standard for American movie criticism.; By Ken Tucker Feb 9, 1999
Screensaver: Teacher's pet: "Rushmore" director Wes Anderson talks about his first "collaborative" writing effort, his recent pilgrimage to the home of Pauline Kael and New York telephone booths.; By Chris Lee Jan 21, 1999
Ballad of a fat man: Orson Welles' recently reissued noir classic 'Touch of Evil' may be the sleaziest good movie ever made.; By Charles Taylor Sep 10, 1998
Media Circus: The shrieking sisterhood: Why do I hate women's mags and their horrific editors? Because I just really, really feel that way.; By Catherine Siepp Aug 8, 1997

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