Acting
Pauline Kael
Born 1919-07-19
Petaluma, California, USA
Department: Acting
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
Prominent works featuring Pauline Kael
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The Mike Douglas Show
1961
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Life Itself
2014
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PBS News Hour
1975
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Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend
2022
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For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism
2009
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Altman on His Own Terms
2000
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Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton
2013
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The Magical Eye
1989
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The Complete 'Citizen Kane'
1991
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The Man with No Name
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The Man with No Name
1977
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (11 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2022 |
 | Life Itself | Self - Film Critic (archive footage) | Movie | 2014 |
| Ed & Pauline | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2014 | |
 | Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton | Self | Movie | 2013 |
 | For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism | Self | Movie | 2009 |
 | Altman on His Own Terms | Self (voice) | Movie | 2000 |
 | The Complete 'Citizen Kane' | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1991 |
 | The Magical Eye | Self | Movie | 1989 |
| The Man with No Name | Self | Movie | 1977 | |
 | PBS News Hour | Self - Movie Critic, The New Yorker | TV Series | 1975 |
 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self | TV Series | 1961 |