TNR film critic Stanley Kauffmann expresses regret about some of his earlier pieces of criticism. Try to guess what this refers to: "I've been more embarassed about that privately than anything else I've ever written...".
This interview is part of a wider celebration of Stanley Kauffmann's 50 years at The New Republic. For more interviews with senior editor Ruth Franklin, choice reviews from Kauffmann's illustrious career, and more, visit our Kauffmann site.
--Ben Eisler
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