Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin | |
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| Born | August 12, 1949 New York City, U.S. |
| Education | University of Rochester (BA) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Employer | The New York Times |
| Known for | Film and literary criticism |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Janet R. Maslin (born August 12, 1949) is an American journalist, who served as a film critic for The New York Times from 1977 to 1999, serving as chief critic for the last six years, and then a literary critic from 2000 to 2015. In 2000, Maslin helped found the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville, New York. She is president of its board of directors.