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H. Arthur Taussig

H. Arthur Taussig

Agrees with the Tomatometer 65% of the time.

Biography:
Dr. Arthur Taussig, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized authority on the psychology and sociology of film, lives, teaches, and lectures on movies in Southern California. He has been professor of film at Orange Coast College for over 20 years and adjunct curator of film at the Orange County Museum of Art for seven years. Holding degrees from both UCLA and UC Berkeley, he is in great demand for lectures and workshops around the world. He is author of the widely acclaimed "Film Values/Family Values - A Parents' Guide to Children's Films." Over 700 of his reviews, specifically written with parents in mind, can be seen on his website, www.filmvalues.com.
Publications:
Film Values/Family Values
Total Reviews:
1464
Total QuickRatings:
2

Best Reviewed Films

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5/5 56% The Polar Express (2004) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Nov 22, 2004
5/5 72% Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Sep 27, 2004
5/5 60% The Terminal (2004) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jul 12, 2004
5/5 89% Shrek 2 (2004) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jun 5, 2004
5/5 56% Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Mar 16, 2004
5/5 77% Big Fish (2003) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jan 12, 2004
5/5 94% The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Dec 22, 2003
5/5 60% Stuck On You (2003) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Dec 15, 2003
5/5 84% Elf (2003) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Nov 10, 2003
5/5 59% Secondhand Lions (2003) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Sep 29, 2003
5/5 88% Freaky Friday (2003) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Aug 19, 2003
5/5 98% Finding Nemo (2003) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jul 21, 2003
5/5 86% Metropolis (Metoroporisu) (2002) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted May 6, 2003
5/5 77% Holes (2003) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Apr 28, 2003
5/5 96% The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Dec 23, 2002
5/5 83% Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Nov 19, 2002
5/5 55% The Santa Clause 2 - The Mrs. Clause (2002) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Nov 4, 2002
5/5 97% Spirited Away (2001) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Oct 7, 2002
5/5 85% The War of the Worlds (1953) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Sep 17, 2002
5/5 76% My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Aug 26, 2002
5/5 79% Cocoon (1985) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jul 15, 2002
5/5 86% Lilo & Stitch (2002) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jun 24, 2002
5/5 93% Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jun 24, 2002
5/5 89% The Legend (Fong Sai Yuk) (2000) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Apr 22, 2002
5/5 77% Ice Age (2002) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Mar 18, 2002
5/5 76% The Time Machine (1960) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Mar 11, 2002
5/5 79% Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Feb 4, 2002
5/5 24% Snow Dogs (2002) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jan 25, 2002
5/5 75% Jimmy Neutron - Boy Genius (2001) " Features an outsider, youthful, bookish, and resourceful hero who makes good without violence. Full of positive ideas that any family will appreciate." — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Dec 21, 2001
5/5 92% The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) " Parents should be aware that while this lavish, visually stunning and intelligent mythological allegory is a fairy tale, it is not appropriate for young children." — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Dec 19, 2001
5/5 80% Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) " Full of inventive adventure and positive ideas, like the idea that a person who thinks he (or she) is plain has special values that simply need to be brought to the surface." — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Nov 16, 2001
5/5 51% Shallow Hal (2001) " Brilliant critique of society's obsession with physical beauty. While this is a one-joke movie, what it has to say to teens is so valuable that it should be required watching." — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Nov 10, 2001
5/5 95% Monsters, Inc. (2001) " Perfect blend of amazing animation, character, charming story, and psychological depth. Celebrates the victory of love over hate, joy over anger, friendship over alienation." — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Nov 3, 2001
5/5 89% Planet of the Apes (1968) " Exciting, imaginative, and thought-provoking, social, political and religious satire. For kids who like to think in addition to watching the special effects and the action." — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jul 27, 2001
5/5 78% The Great Muppet Caper (1981) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jul 25, 2001
5/5 96% Amadeus (1984) " Magnificent performances of some of the most beautiful music ever written, magnificent sets and costumes, this is a great film to turn kids on to classical music and opera." — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jul 21, 2001
5/5 89% Shrek (2001) " Brilliant animation, irreverent story, fabulous family entertainment. Each character is psychologically damaged; those who face their problems become happy and healthy." — Film Values/Family Values
Posted May 19, 2001
5/5 80% Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Apr 26, 2001
5/5 96% The Court Jester (1956) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Feb 27, 2001
5/5 98% The Secret of Roan Inish (1995) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Feb 13, 2001
5/5 91% The Breakfast Club (1985) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jan 1, 2000
5/5 91% Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) " One of the all-time great comedies. Good introduction for kids to the classic horror films of the 30s and 40s. Total silliness defuses any fear." — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jan 1, 2000
5/5 63% Labyrinth (1986) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jan 1, 2000
5/5 94% Young Frankenstein (1974) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jan 1, 2000
5/5 98% Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jan 1, 2000
5/5 97% Romeo and Juliet (1968) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jan 1, 2000
5/5 100% National Velvet (1944) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jan 1, 2000
5/5 57% The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1974) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jan 1, 2000
5/5 79% The Prince of Egypt (1998) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jan 1, 2000
5/5 97% 101 Dalmatians (1961) — Film Values/Family Values
Posted Jan 1, 2000
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