The American film critic talks about how she attempts, through her writing, to evoke the feelings she experiences while watching movies. Studs asks about her latest collection, When the Lights Go Down: Film Writings, 1975-1980.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Film critic John Simon and Studs Terkel discuss various movies, filmmaking techniques, and how film is a newer form of art. Terkel plays an audio clip from an interview he did he with Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni.

Erica Jong discusses the paperback release of "Fear of Flying," reading excerpts as well as several of her poems from her previous collections, "Half-Lives," and "Fruits and Vegetables."

Film director King Vidor discusses his films, their themes, and where film was heading at the time of his interview with Studs Terkel. Columbia College’s Bob Edmonds joins them and further discusses Vidor’s work.