Janet Maslin is a renowned literary and film critic. She has been writing for The New York Times since 1977, and is known for her reviews of books and movies. She has also written several books, including 'The New York Times Guide to the Best 1, 000 Movies Ever Made' and 'The New York Times Book of Movies'. Maslin has won numerous awards for her work, including the National Book Critics Circle Award for Excellence in Reviewing.