First Mover: Paul Mazursky

A Hollywood legend takes a crack at the one thing he hasn't done yet: film criticism

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Why did you decide to do this?

Graydon Carter sent me an email out of the blue saying, “Paul, I have a crazy idea. It would mean a lot to us,” something like that. I mean, it was very complimentary: “Would you be interested in being the film critic? Badabing, badaboom, we’ll treat you like a king.” I’m growing a beard while I write these reviews. It looks more promising. [Laughs]

How has your experience with critics been until now?

I hated them.

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