Pauline Kael
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.
Born on Jun 19, 1919 (105 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Luxembourg:
Pauline Kael was a legendary US film critic known for her sharp wit and fearlessness.
9
United Kingdom:
Pauline Kael was fired from McCall’s magazine for calling it a 'sugar-coated lie'.
3
Australia:
In her New Yorker review, Pauline Kael called it a 'beautifully controlled performance, the best in the film.'
9