Funnily enough, Peter mentioned these public spats with Annette Michelson at the recent Q&A (which was pretty much just *a* question *and* answer, albeit a 25 minute one!) he did after a two film programs he curated for the ongoing London Filmmaker's Coop 50th Anniversary celebrations at BFI Southbank. He's always had a very turbulent critical relationship with her, but the two of them apparently were always quite willing to meet up whenever they were in town for personal engagements. Interestingly, he mentioned that fellow Americans on the other hand took matters FAR more personally if they had any critical differences between themselves, and would gladly cross the street to avoid each other. If Gidal happen to be in one other's company at the time of such an encounter, they would at least tolerate the other - whether this is true or not I cannot say.
I actually have most of this interview available as a lo-fi recording someone secretly made on the night. I'd be happy to forward the mp3 onto those who are interested off-list. As well as offering a fascinating snapshot of the times, he was extremely funny too. Best, John
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