|
B-
|
78%
|
Libeled Lady (1936) |
"
The actors are game but the hijinks are too stilted and tame by today's standards."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Mar 14, 2005
|
|
A-
|
95%
|
Stage Door (1937) |
"
The movie is hilarious and touching with classic scenes of Hepburn trying to emote her lines about calla lilies."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Mar 14, 2005
|
|
A
|
100%
|
Casque d'Or (1952) |
"
Becker turns what could've been a routine gangster flick into a minor gem with revealing camera work and smart twists. "
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Feb 9, 2005
|
|
B-
|
——
|
Fighting Elegy (1966) |
"
Cool but superficial and disjointed."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 17, 2005
|
|
B-
|
80%
|
Youth of the Beast (The Brute) (Yajû no seishun) (2005) |
"
Cool but superficial and disjointed."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 17, 2005
|
|
A
|
100%
|
M (1931) |
"
It's creepy and masterful with many indelible scenes and a knockout performance by Peter Lorre."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 10, 2005
|
|
B
|
86%
|
Michael (Chained: The Story of the Third Sex) (1924) |
"
Minor Dreyer film but the ending makes it worthwhile."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Dec 20, 2004
|
|
B
|
——
|
Sex in Chains (1928) |
"
Sensational, wacky and fun."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Dec 20, 2004
|
|
C
|
91%
|
L' Âge d'Or (Age of Gold) (The Golden Age) (1979) |
"
Too disjointed, too slow, and the shocks aren't as artful as in Bunuel and Dali's previous masterpiece."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Dec 6, 2004
|
|
A-
|
——
|
Looney Tunes - Golden Collection: Vol. 2 (2004) |
"
There's some great shorts here even if they get repetitive, and the extras are excellent."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Nov 15, 2004
|
|
B+
|
——
|
Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand Up Comedian (2004) |
"
His passion on stage can be overwhelming."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Oct 28, 2004
|
|
C
|
74%
|
Dawn of the Dead (2004) |
"
Nothing fresh or interesting, and it's not scary after the opening scene."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Oct 28, 2004
|
|
A+
|
99%
|
La Battaglia di Algeri (The Battle of Algiers) (1967) |
"
A thrilling movie with the unusual message that sometimes terrorism works."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Oct 21, 2004
|
|
B
|
98%
|
Eyes Without a Face (1962) |
"
It's a fine B movie, but not worth the $30 list price."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Oct 21, 2004
|
|
A
|
84%
|
Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) |
"
It's a passionate, powerful film that challenges the beliefs of both Democrats and Republicans. The film will keep its relevance in years to come."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Oct 18, 2004
|
|
A-
|
93%
|
Super Size Me (2004) |
"
The movie delivers loads of facts, food for thought and a heaping serving of laughs. "
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Oct 18, 2004
|
|
A+
|
99%
|
Rivers and Tides, (Fluß der Zeit) (2002) |
"
A wondrous look at an artist and his work with lots of joyous surprises."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 30, 2004
|
|
A
|
93%
|
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004) |
"
A clever and offbeat romance."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 30, 2004
|
|
B
|
——
|
Everwood - The Complete First Season (2004) |
"
The writing is weak, but the show is highly watchable and has a lot of heart, plus some unusual plotlines."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 23, 2004
|
|
B+
|
83%
|
Mean Girls (2004) |
"
Tina Fey turns gag-me cliches into something fresh, edgy and laugh-out-loud funny."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 23, 2004
|
|
B
|
80%
|
Videodrome (1983) |
"
Cronenberg was ahead of his time with this gross-out horror flick."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 20, 2004
|
|
A-
|
95%
|
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring (2003) |
"
Action lurks beneath amazing images, meditative tone."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 9, 2004
|
|
B+
|
41%
|
Jersey Girl (2004) |
"
Kevin Smith inserts enough of his special charm to make "Jersey Girl" a winner."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 9, 2004
|
|
A-
|
——
|
South Park - The Passion of the Jew (2004) |
"
Offensive, thoughtful satire."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 2, 2004
|
|
A
|
49%
|
The Passion of the Christ (2004) |
"
It's like a bloody Renaissance painting come to life. But the DVD is a disappointment."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 2, 2004
|
|
A-
|
93%
|
Freaks (1932) |
"
Unforgettable."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Aug 23, 2004
|
|
B-
|
83%
|
Blind Chance (Przypadek) (1989) |
"
Interesting if you're a fan who wants to study the film, but it's disappointing for general viewers."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Aug 23, 2004
|
|
B
|
90%
|
No End (Bez konca) (1985) |
"
A brilliant opening scene, but the political message is weak."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Aug 23, 2004
|
|
B
|
85%
|
Outfoxed - Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism (2004) |
"
Good if obvious indictment of Fox News, but I would've liked more on how the network has hurt other journalists' efforts to find the truth."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Aug 16, 2004
|
|
B+
|
85%
|
Kill Bill, Volume 2 (2004) |
"
Disposable scenes mar "Kill Bill Vol. 2.""
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Aug 16, 2004
|
|
C+
|
12%
|
Showgirls (1995) |
"
So bad, it's fun."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Aug 9, 2004
|
|
B
|
100%
|
Early Summer (1951) |
"
Ozu newcomers will have trouble following the 19 characters, but fans will love it."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jul 22, 2004
|
|
B+
|
——
|
A Story of Floating Weeds (Ukikusa monogatari) (1934) |
"
The silent version is a tad more fun than the gorgeous color version."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jul 22, 2004
|
|
A-
|
100%
|
My Voyage to Italy (2001) |
"
If you have any interest in classic Italian films, you'll be in heaven."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jul 15, 2004
|
|
B+
|
100%
|
La Belle Noiseuse (1991) |
"
One of the best movies about painting."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jul 15, 2004
|
|
B
|
100%
|
Smiles Of A Summer Night (1955) |
"
It's good enough, I suppose, but I wouldn't recommend it."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jul 12, 2004
|
|
B-
|
——
|
Nip/Tuck: The Complete First Season (2004) |
"
Soap-opera writing sabotages a good premise."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jul 12, 2004
|
|
4/5
|
88%
|
An American Werewolf in London (1981) |
"
A strong black comedy that's still good 20-some years later."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jun 26, 2004
|
|
B+
|
——
|
Simpsons - The Complete Fourth Season (2004) |
"
This is the first season where the show stumbles. The makers eschew strong overall stories in favor of strong scenes and gags."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jun 26, 2004
|
|
B
|
44%
|
50 First Dates (2004) |
"
The tone is haphazard and some gags are recycled, but the chemistry between the two stars and an ending that stays true to the story make it a worthwhile rental. "
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jun 24, 2004
|
|
A-
|
64%
|
Spartan (2004) |
"
In "Spartan," Mamet uses a typical action plot to tackle one of the biggest con artists of all: the president of the United States."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jun 24, 2004
|
|
B+
|
——
|
Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Second Season (2004) |
"
Season two isn't as good as the first - some plots are too over-the-top or too similar to earlier ones - but the show's glorious absurdity makes "Curb" an original."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jun 24, 2004
|
|
B+
|
87%
|
Mystic River (2003) |
"
A fine movie but not the masterpiece you've heard."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jun 24, 2004
|
|
A
|
——
|
Best Boy (1979) |
"
Even with its low-budget late-'70s style, "Best Boy" is a film you'll never forget."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jun 24, 2004
|
|
A
|
88%
|
The Son (2003) |
"
Simple yet deep. Not for blockbuster fans but amazing in its own way."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted May 27, 2004
|
|
B-
|
——
|
Cheers - The Complete Third Season (2004) |
"
Weak extras, although Sam and Diane's repartee is still excellent."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted May 27, 2004
|
|
A
|
——
|
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 6 () |
"
One of the show's best seasons."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted May 27, 2004
|
|
A
|
97%
|
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Il Buono, il Brutto, il Cattivo.) (1966) |
"
A beautiful film, directed with supreme confidence and passion - and lots of action."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted May 24, 2004
|
|
B-
|
——
|
Smallville - Season 2 (2004) |
"
Filled with screenwriting problems, but the characters rescue the season -- almost."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted May 20, 2004
|
