Pauline Kael in Conversation

These videos have some strange technical glitches -- and the intro is repeated in each clip -- but this is a rare chance to see legendary film critic Pauline Kael in conversation. People who take issue with her occasionally harsh, contrarian approach to film criticism may be surprised by the humor, enthusiasm and level-headedness she exhibits here, but I always thought these qualities were pretty evident in her writing. Either way, prepare for some enlightening thoughts on the work of Robert Preston, John Boorman, Sidney Lumet, Paul Newman, etc. -- JD