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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
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
|
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+
|
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
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A
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93%
|
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004) |
"
A clever and offbeat romance."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 30, 2004
|
|
A
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50%
|
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
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A
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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
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A
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88%
|
The Son (2003) |
"
Simple yet deep. Not for blockbuster fans but amazing in its own way."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted May 27, 2004
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A
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——
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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
|
|
A
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100%
|
The Grapes of Wrath (1940) |
"
Director John Ford keeps the action moving while using strikingly poignant images and staying true to the novel's political message."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted May 19, 2004
|
|
A
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98%
|
The Fog of War - Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara (2003) |
"
Fascinating look at an influential old man looking back on his life, enlivened by strong graphics and news footage, with a great Philip Glass score."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted May 19, 2004
|
|
A
|
——
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Gilmore Girls - The Complete First Season (2004) |
"
A remarkable achievement in TV drama shows."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted May 10, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
100%
|
28 Up (1985) |
"
Brilliant. One of the landmark documentaries."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted May 3, 2004
|
|
A
|
94%
|
Scener ur ett äktenskap (Scenes from a Marriage) (1973) |
"
It peels the skin off marriage to see how it really ticks."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 26, 2004
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A
|
——
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Will & Grace - Season 2 (2004) |
"
Season two is the series' best, but this DVD set got botched."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 8, 2004
|
|
A+
|
95%
|
Lost In Translation (2003) |
"
It captures uncapturable feelings on film."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Mar 1, 2004
|
|
A
|
94%
|
American Splendor (2003) |
"
At first it seems gimmicky, but it's really rather brilliant."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Mar 1, 2004
|
|
A+
|
97%
|
Capturing the Friedmans (2003) |
"
Even more compelling is the way it tackles faulty human memories."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Feb 2, 2004
|
|
A+
|
100%
|
Ikiru (Doomed) (Living) (To Live) (1956) |
"
An unqualified masterpiece that just may be Kurosawa's best."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 15, 2004
|
|
A+
|
97%
|
La Strada (The Road) (1954) |
"
I loved every frame from the start."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 5, 2004
|
|
A
|
98%
|
Once Upon a Time in the West (C'era una volta il West) (1968) |
"
A masterpiece of style."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 5, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
61%
|
Miracle on 34th Street (1994) |
"
The best version."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 5, 2004
|
|
A
|
98%
|
Finding Nemo (2003) |
"
Each obstacle is a fabulous set piece with not-always-obvious lessons to be learned and smart, original humor."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 5, 2004
|
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A
|
——
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Looney Tunes - Golden Collection: Vol. 1 (2003) |
"
As for the cartoons, many are absolutely brilliant - and when they're not brilliant, they're still loads of fun."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 5, 2004
|
|
5/5
|
100%
|
The Wizard of Oz (1939) |
"
Still a treat for you -- and your little dog too..."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 5, 2004
|
|
A+
|
90%
|
Whale Rider (2003) |
"
The movie is smart with its storytelling and delivers several powerful scenes."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 5, 2004
|
|
A
|
100%
|
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) |
"
The movie is a classic."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 5, 2004
|
|
A
|
91%
|
Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist (1997) |
"
The film is sad and funny and flat-out fascinating."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 5, 2004
|
|
A+
|
94%
|
Fargo (1996) |
"
For all its blood, the movie contains large doses of humor and not a little sweetness and hope."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 5, 2004
|
|
A
|
80%
|
Better Luck Tomorrow (2002) |
"
Doesn't settle for easy thriller plot twists."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Oct 6, 2003
|
|
A
|
——
|
Simpsons - The Complete Third Season (2003) |
"
A benchmark for how TV shows should be treated on DVD."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 29, 2003
|
|
A
|
93%
|
Halloween (1978) |
"
It's freaking scary. After a recent viewing, I was charged with going through the house and turning on all the lights."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 18, 2003
|
|
A
|
100%
|
Roger & Me (1989) |
"
So many classic bits."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 18, 2003
|
|
A
|
96%
|
Bowling for Columbine (2002) |
"
A classic of political debate."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 18, 2003
|
|
A+
|
91%
|
Paper Moon (1973) |
"
The film's documentary feel meshes perfectly with the sweet cynicism of the characters."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 18, 2003
|
|
A
|
71%
|
All the Real Girls (2003) |
"
"All the Real Girls" captures young love as well as any movie ever has."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 18, 2003
|
|
A
|
——
|
Will & Grace - Season 1 (2003) |
"
One of the funniest sit-coms on the planet."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 18, 2003
|
|
A+
|
97%
|
Casablanca (1943) |
"
It improves with each viewing."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Aug 7, 2003
|
|
A
|
100%
|
Jinruigaku nyumon: Erogotshi yori (The Pornographers) (1966) |
"
Weird, funny, brilliantly directed."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Aug 7, 2003
|
|
A
|
100%
|
Brother's Keeper (1992) |
"
A wonderfully touching film filled with tension, heartache and amazing twists."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jul 31, 2003
|
|
5/5
|
95%
|
Belle de Jour (1968) |
"
Absolutely superb."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jul 31, 2003
|
|
A
|
97%
|
Read My Lips (Sur mes lèvres) (2002) |
"
"Read My Lips" surprises by making the viewer care more about the characters than the plot."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jul 29, 2003
|
|
A
|
——
|
Led Zeppelin DVD (2003) |
"
They're so fierce and tight that it's hard to turn away."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jul 22, 2003
|
|
A
|
100%
|
Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election (2002) |
"
"Unprecedented" is a great way to learn more about one of the biggest stories in American politics."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jul 22, 2003
|
|
A
|
98%
|
Wings of Desire (1987) |
"
Black and white and slow, but amazingly memorable and touching."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jul 22, 2003
|
|
A
|
100%
|
Angst Essen Seele auf (Ali: Fear Eats the Soul) (1974) |
"
A movie that's simple and honest. It plays universally and feels particularly relevent in 21st century America."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jul 22, 2003
|
|
A
|
89%
|
Once Upon a Time in America (1984) |
"
Great scene follows great scene with inventive direction for almost four hours."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jul 16, 2003
|
|
A
|
100%
|
By Brakhage: An Anthology (2003) |
"
Brakhage smashed past the limits of film."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jul 16, 2003
|
68%
——
98%
