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Diana Saenger

Diana Saenger

Agrees with the Tomatometer 68% of the time.

Biography:
I operate my own syndicate, Saenger Syndicate and online site www.reviewexpress.com and I am the classic film guide at About.com, plus I write for five newspapers - love movies!
Favorites:
"Shawshank Redemption" "Pretty Woman"
Publications:
About.com , Classic Movie Guide , ReelTalk Movie Reviews , ReviewExpress.com
Critics' Group:
San Diego Film Critics Society
Total Reviews:
432
Total QuickRatings:
30

Dvd Reviews Only

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Rating T-Meter Title | Year Add Date
5/5 96% Sling Blade (1996) " An exceptional film with superb acting and great direction made even more enjoyable with this Blu-Ray release." — ReviewExpress.com
Posted Aug 9, 2009
4/5 100% The Big Trail (1930) " John Wayne carried off the lead role without a hitch. It seemed as if he had carried dozens of lead roles before instead of this being his first." — Classic Movie Guide
Posted May 28, 2008
4/5 65% An Affair to Remember (1957) " Not only does this 50th Anniversary Edition look terrific, Fox has outdone itself with the great bonus features about Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr and Leo McCarey." — Classic Movie Guide
Posted Jan 16, 2008
4/5 88% The Graduate (1967) " The Graduate 40th Anniversary Editon reminds us of Dustin Hoffman's great talent." — Classic Movie Guide
Posted Sep 13, 2007
3.5/5 95% 3:10 to Yuma (1957) " Although it didn't receive any major awards, 3:10 To Yuma is considered one of the best westerns of the 1950s." — Classic Movie Guide
Posted Sep 3, 2007
2.5/5 25% Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys! (1958) " No matter what you think of the film, watching the gorgeous and alluring Joan Collins for two hours is not hard to take at all." — Classic Movie Guide
Posted Jul 5, 2007
4/5 —— So Proudly We Hail! (1943) " Not only a great melodrama but a true patriotic film that inspires and entertains." — Classic Movie Guide
Posted Jun 24, 2007
5/5 —— Complete Matrix Trilogy (2007) " The masters behind the scenes of Complete Matrix Trilogy deserve an Academy Award%u2013maybe it's time to submit some new categories%u2013as each of these discs offer groundbreaking visual experiences." — ReviewExpress.com
Posted May 20, 2007
5/5 96% Pan's Labyrinth (2006) " Ofelia's ordeal to remain a normal child even after she enters an entire world of abnormal fantasy takes viewers on a delightful and emotional road experienced in few films." — ReviewExpress.com
Posted May 1, 2007
3.5/5 80% Little Children (2006) " What actually felt more like a play to me because it was so passive and restrained, showcases some amazing talent." — ReviewExpress.com
Posted May 1, 2007
4/5 93% Children of Men (2006) " It's hard not to think about this situation without some dread and question, and the exceptional cast makes the story resonate. Plus the DVD has some great bonus features." — ReviewExpress.com
Posted Apr 10, 2007
4.5/5 80% Angel Face (1952) " A captivating and thoroughly enjoyable film noir." — ReviewExpress.com
Posted Jan 13, 2007
2.5/5 67% Pocket Money (1999) " Quirky and lacking an interesting script." — ReviewExpress.com
Posted Jan 1, 2007
3.5/5 82% Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) " While I liked the story, the cinematography and seeing some of these new actors before they were seasoned, I found the story too long." — About.com
Posted Nov 26, 2006
4/5 96% All the King's Men (1949) " A character piece, unveiled through excellent performances that divulge how an ounce of power can unravel one's entire life, make enemies out of friends and friends out of enemies." — Classic Movie Guide
Posted Sep 20, 2006
5/5 100% Kings Row (1942) " A wonderful drama full of intrigue and positive themes about the bonds of friendship and true love, and well acted by Ronald Reagan." — About.com
Posted Sep 5, 2006
4.5/5 —— Ronald Reagan: Signature Collection (2006) " A wonderful look at a great actor in some very enjoyable films." — About.com
Posted Sep 5, 2006
3.5/5 79% The Poseidon Adventure (1972) " The movie is a true classic with great characters and quite entertaining." — Classic Movie Guide
Posted May 15, 2006
3/5 54% Last Holiday (2006) " Last Holiday provides Latifah fans with more of her strong and likeable performances." — ReviewExpress.com
Posted May 15, 2006
24% The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) " This DVD illustrates once again how marvelous all of these actors were in their character portrayals." — About.com
Posted Mar 20, 2006
90% Capote (2005) " Director Bennett Miller gets two A pluses for a subtle yet captivating story." — ReviewExpress.com
Posted Mar 20, 2006
4.5/5 67% Pinky (1949) " An excellent film of important historical significance and still enjoyable to watch." — About.com
Posted Mar 13, 2006
2.5/5 —— Pin Up Girl (1944) " Each scene is gorgeous, with lavish sets, glamorous costumes and lots of uplifting music." — About.com
Posted Mar 13, 2006
80% Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 3D (2013) " The Force is with this DVD." — ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Posted Nov 1, 2005
100% My Left Foot (1989) " This wonderful film, perfect in setting the scene of the era and locale, could not be a better story of hope and inspiration." — ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Posted Aug 29, 2005
— 80% Shogun (1980) — ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Posted Jan 30, 2005
88% Rain Man (1988) " Watching this entralling story again on DVD reminds us why 'Rain Man' won four Academy Awards in 1988. " — ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Posted Feb 12, 2004
69% Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) " You don't have to be a fan of Robert Rodriguez's 'El Mariachi' or 'Desperado' to enjoy the many entertaining features of 'Once Upon a Time in Mexico' on DVD." — ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Posted Jan 21, 2004
87% Chicago (2002) " A titillating salute to the musical genre." — ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Posted Aug 7, 2003
87% Once Upon a Time in America (1984) " If you've never seen a Sergio Leone film, you have to see this one -- and, if you are a fan of Leone's work, you MUST own this DVD." — ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Posted Jul 20, 2003
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