Sarris's reaction was in response to Kael's denunciation of the Auteur theory's merits, and has, in later years, occasionally jabbed at Kael's work. Examples of his critical observations are available in his books, e.g., The Primal Screen and Politics and Cinema.
Sarris reacted to Kael's criticisms of the Auteur theory, and has, in later years, occasionally criticized Kael's work. This is evident in his writings, including "The Primal Screen" and "Politics and Cinema."