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 

The film critics - and married couple - offer their opinions on various films, covering stereotypical depictions of women and the modern trend of dumbing-down plots and characters. An excerpt of an interview with Buster Keaton is included.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Pauline Kael (National Book award winner) discusses contemporary films and her recent publications. Much of the conversation is focused on Stanley Kubrick's work and the role of violence in movies.

Writer and critic Walter Kerr discusses his book "The Silent Clowns," about the film era's greats including Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, Raymond Griffith, and Harry Langdon. Studs begins by reading an excerpt from James Agee's "Death in the Family" with music in the background followed by Kerr reading from his book. They begin talking about how silent films affected the audience, lesser known stars Lloyd Hamilton and Charley Chase, and then analyze several famous Charlie Chaplin scenes to assess the complex nature of his characters.

The author and film critic discusses her book, Eye on the World: Conversations with International Filmmakers.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations