Pauline Kael

Pauline Kael

Dominican Republic Dominican RepubliccriticFemaleb. 19194.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Pauline Kael was a renowned American film critic known for her influential and often provocative film reviews. Writing for The New Yorker from the late 1960s until the early 1990s, Kael's insights and passionate opinions shaped the landscape of film criticism and introduced audiences to a more personal, engaging style. Her reviews often sparked debates and encouraged a deeper appreciation for cinema, making her a pivotal figure in the world of film.

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Pauline Kael wrote a review for The New Yorker criticizing the film's absurdity upon its release.

Casi 60 años después, existe una película de Clint Eastwood que mantiene un 97 % de aprobación
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-09-16
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Pauline Kael described Diane Keaton's performance in Baby Boom as a glorious comedy performance.

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dies at 79 | Entertainment
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-10-12
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Pauline Kael was a prominent film critic who famously criticized Ridley Scott's work in the New Yorker.

‘I turned down $20m to do Terminator 3. I can’t be bought, dude’: Ridley Scott on directing, Daleks and ... cherry jam | Ridley Scott
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-28
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Pauline Kael was an early champion of Day-Lewis but critiqued his performance in 'Mutiny on the Bounty'.

Drink it up! All 21 Daniel Day-Lewis films – ranked | Daniel Day-Lewis
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-07
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Pauline Kael was a legendary American film critic known for her insights into pop culture.

Pop culture at breaking point
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-27
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Pauline Kael was a film critic who described Barry Lyndon as 'a three-hour slide show for art history majors'.

Hot Tickets – Frank McNally on watching a steamy Molière and how Barry Lyndon became a TikTok hit – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-24
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Pauline Kael was a prominent film critic known for her sharp and influential reviews.

Is Kubrick’s epic, filmed in Ireland, a folly or a masterpiece? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-19
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Pauline Kael was fired from McCall’s magazine for calling it a 'sugar-coated lie'.

The Sound of Music at 60: a flawed but enduring cultural touchpoint | The Sound of Music
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-02
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In her New Yorker review, Pauline Kael called it a 'beautifully controlled performance, the best in the film.'

Our favourite Gene Hackman performances
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-02-28
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