One of the surest signs of the Philistine is his reverence for the superior tastes of those who put him down. Pauline Kael philistineputreverence Change image and share on social
A book might be written on the injustice of the just. Pauline Kael bookinjusticewrite Change image and share on social
I see little of more importance to the future of our country and of civilization than full recognition of the place of the artist. If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him. Pauline Kael artartistcivilization share on social
Citizen Kane is perhaps the one American talking picture that seems as fresh now as the day it opened. It may seem even fresher. Pauline Kael americancitizenday Change image and share on social
It seems likely that many of the young who don't wait for others to call them artists, but simply announce that they are, don't have the patience to make art. Pauline Kael announceartartist Change image and share on social
Where there is a will, there is a way. If there is a chance in a million that you can do something, anything, to keep what you want from ending, do it. Pry the door open or, if need be, wedge your foot in that door and keep it open. Pauline Kael chancedoorend share on social
The first prerogative of an artist in any medium is to make a fool of himself. Pauline Kael artistfoolmake Change image and share on social
Kevin Costner has feathers in his hair and feathers in his head. The Indians should have called him 'Plays with Camera.' Pauline Kael callcameracostner Change image and share on social
The critic is the only independent source of information. The rest is advertising. Pauline Kael advertisecriticindependent Change image and share on social
This movie is a toupee made up to look like honest baldness. Pauline Kael baldnesshonestmake Change image and share on social
