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Hooked

Hooked
Pauline Kael

Hooked: Film Writings, 1985–88 is the ninth collection of movie reviews by the critic Pauline Kael, covering the period from July 1985 to June 1988.

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“If there is any test that can be applied to movies, it's that the good ones never make you feel virtuous.”

Pauline Kael book Hooked

"Ersatz," review of Stand By Me (1986-09-08), p. 197.
Hooked (1989)

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“What's disgusting about the Dirty Harry movies is that Eastwood plays this angry tension as righteous indignation.”

Pauline Kael book Hooked

"Pop Mystics," review of Pale Rider (1985-08-12), p. 17.
Hooked (1989)

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“Is there something in druggy subjects that encourages directors to make imitation film noir? Film noir itself becomes an addiction.”

Pauline Kael book Hooked

"Drifters, Dopes and Dopers," review of 8 Million Ways to Die (1986-05-19), p. 156.
Hooked (1989)

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