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“An avidity for more is built into the love of movies. Something else is built in: you have to be open to the idea of getting drunk on movies. (Being able to talk about movies with someone -- to share the giddy high excitement you feel -- is enough for a friendship.”

Quote by Pauline Kael

Work

Movie love: complete reviews 1988-1991

This book offers an extensive compilation of film criticism, providing insights into the cinematic landscape of the late 1980s and early 1990s. It includes reviews of various films from this period, offering readers a glimpse into the critical perspectives of the time. more

Author

Pauline Kael
Pauline Kael

Pauline Kael was an influential American film critic, born on June 19, 1919, and passed away on September 3, 2001. She was a prominent figure in the film criticism world, known for her unique perspective and profound insights into cinema. more

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