Pauline Kael

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yes it's "pauloon"

mark s, Monday, 4 December 2023 20:34 (four months ago) link

Every few years I'll go back and listen to the Kael+MacDonald+Simon symposium from 1963-ish, simply because (among other things) it's just a fun sparring match. It's a fascinating contrast to this mid-'80s audio in that Kael back in the earlier instance was more about raising her favorites up. In this newer clip, she's clearly become embittered and — for all she has to say about Ebert & Siskel — seems to think just tossing cherry bombs like "Lauren Bacall was a terrible actress" somehow moves any kind of needle anymore. The more I reflect, the sadder the newer clip feels.

active spectator of ecocide and dispossession (Eric H.), Monday, 4 December 2023 20:40 (four months ago) link

I read Afterglow at the time. She's kind about Carol Reed.

the Kael+MacDonald+Simon symposium from 1963-ish

Do you know if that's available somewhere? I'd love to hear it.

jmm, Tuesday, 5 December 2023 19:30 (four months ago) link

Looks like maybe it is no longer available online. I'll rip and post when I get home later tonight

active spectator of ecocide and dispossession (Eric H.), Tuesday, 5 December 2023 19:33 (four months ago) link

Wow, thanks!

jmm, Tuesday, 5 December 2023 19:34 (four months ago) link

no doubt having a difficult time finding decent rolls.

Picture Lauren Bacall regarding the selection at her local bakery with disgust.

Halfway there but for you, Tuesday, 5 December 2023 21:12 (four months ago) link


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