|
B
|
61%
|
Saved! (2004) |
"
The real value lies with what its audience does afterwards"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted May 5, 2013
|
|
C+
|
54%
|
Scary Movie (2000) |
"
mindless fun"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted May 5, 2013
|
|
C
|
77%
|
42 (2013) |
"
a script that touches the well known base paths of Robinson lore without penetrating the man's heart"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Apr 29, 2013
|
|
D+
|
81%
|
Pollock (2000) |
"
a plodding glimpse of the latter part of Jackson Pollock's life"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Apr 25, 2013
|
|
D
|
37%
|
Psycho (1998) |
"
failed project"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Apr 25, 2013
|
|
B
|
——
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Adaminte Makan Abu (Abu, Son of Adam) () |
"
a graceful, gentle reminder about basic human goodness"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Apr 24, 2013
|
|
B
|
94%
|
Room 237 (2013) |
"
Kubrick fans and movie geeks will want to check this film out as soon as possible"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Apr 24, 2013
|
|
B
|
82%
|
Pink Flamingos (1972) |
"
Waters demonstrates visual talent and entertains"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Feb 9, 2013
|
|
C
|
——
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The Perfect Son (2002) |
"
goes through the motions to hit all the politically correct notes"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Feb 9, 2013
|
|
C
|
85%
|
Side Effects (2013) |
"
turns out to be a psychological thriller that uses pharmaceuticals as the MacGuffin"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Feb 4, 2013
|
|
A-
|
——
|
Mother Teresa (1986) |
"
...shows her in action"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Feb 4, 2013
|
|
C
|
33%
|
The Phantom of the Opera (2005) |
"
cinematically translated Webber's musical adaptation as well as humanly possible, "
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Feb 4, 2013
|
|
B+
|
87%
|
Pi (1998) |
"
a real treat"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jan 30, 2013
|
|
B
|
88%
|
Black Girl (1966) |
"
first major feature to surface in Africa"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jan 28, 2013
|
|
A
|
93%
|
Paths of Glory (1957) |
"
profound, poignant, and eloquent"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jan 26, 2013
|
|
C-
|
62%
|
The Patriot (2000) |
"
has its moments"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jan 26, 2013
|
|
A
|
93%
|
Amour (2012) |
"
unforgettable portrait of old age"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jan 15, 2013
|
|
B
|
92%
|
Nine Queens (Nueve reinas) (2002) |
"
numerous twists and turns, but remains fun "
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jan 14, 2013
|
|
B
|
68%
|
North Country (2005) |
"
issue movie that blatantly examines power and sexual harassment in the workplace"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jan 14, 2013
|
|
B
|
80%
|
Marnie (2000) |
"
professionally crafted film that focuses primarily on character development"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jan 2, 2013
|
|
B
|
92%
|
Memento (2000) |
"
treats the audience with respect without being overly pretentious"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jan 2, 2013
|
|
B
|
92%
|
The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002) |
"
entertains and brings a true insider view"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Oct 21, 2012
|
|
B
|
——
|
Khachaturian (2003) |
"
remarkable first person glimpse into the inner circle of the Soviet composers"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Oct 21, 2012
|
|
C
|
35%
|
Hostage (2005) |
"
you've seen this movie before"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Oct 15, 2012
|
|
C
|
83%
|
Hollow Reed (1996) |
"
competent drama that approaches homophobic attitudes very directly"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Oct 15, 2012
|
|
A
|
——
|
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment (1963) |
"
ranks among the most refreshing and creative documentaries"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Sep 1, 2012
|
|
A
|
——
|
Primary (1960) |
"
no documentary has since captured the inside views of a Presidential campaign so naturally"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Sep 1, 2012
|
|
A-
|
95%
|
Marley (2012) |
"
You need not don a red, yellow, and green T-shirt to appreciate the film. "
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Aug 20, 2012
|
|
B
|
89%
|
Going Upriver - The Long War of John Kerry (2004) |
"
compelling story without fancy gimmicks and trickery"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Aug 5, 2012
|
|
B
|
45%
|
Just Looking (1999) |
"
lighthearted, nostalgic comedy"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Aug 5, 2012
|
|
B
|
81%
|
Jesus' Son (1999) |
"
takes some different turns"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jul 22, 2012
|
|
C
|
76%
|
Frida (2002) |
"
a pity that the project paints by the numbers so much"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jul 22, 2012
|
|
C
|
73%
|
Finding Forrester (2000) |
"
predictable formula film that is quickly forgotten"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jul 22, 2012
|
|
B
|
——
|
When It Was a Game 3 (2000) |
"
brings smiles to old timers "
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jul 2, 2012
|
|
B
|
84%
|
The War Zone (1999) |
"
dark and disturbing journey of family dysfunction"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jul 2, 2012
|
|
C+
|
68%
|
Timecode (Time Code) (2000) |
"
a fascinating introduction to innovative film technique"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jul 2, 2012
|
|
D
|
56%
|
The Gift (2000) |
"
like going to the county fair and getting ripped off by the traveling sideshows"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jun 20, 2012
|
|
B
|
86%
|
State and Main (2000) |
"
retains a lightheartedness that pokes fun at the film industry and gives some memorable performances"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jun 20, 2012
|
|
B
|
87%
|
The Exorcist (1973) |
"
succeeds best in developing its characters"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jun 20, 2012
|
|
A-
|
92%
|
Startup.com (2001) |
"
puts a definitive face on this brief blip in business history"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jun 5, 2012
|
|
B-
|
41%
|
The 6th Day (2000) |
"
patented Schwarzenegger formula movie "
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jun 5, 2012
|
|
A-
|
99%
|
Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2012) |
"
delves deep into the qualities of dedication and perfectionism"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jun 1, 2012
|
|
B+
|
100%
|
A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies (1995) |
"
For a thorough overview of film history and the art behind films ... can be no better guide than Martin Scorsese"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted Jun 1, 2012
|
|
B
|
84%
|
Erin Brockovich (2000) |
"
establishes Roberts as a modern Kate Hepburn-one with inner strength and charm and sincerity"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted May 31, 2012
|
|
C-
|
50%
|
The Emperor's Club (2002) |
"
A soulless rehashing of Dead Poet's Society is hardly the savior of American education"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted May 31, 2012
|
|
B
|
96%
|
Diner (1982) |
"
not a great film, but it certainly is memorable"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted May 20, 2012
|
|
C
|
62%
|
The Claim (2000) |
"
like a collegiate literature class in Thomas Hardy"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted May 20, 2012
|
|
C
|
63%
|
Chocolat (2000) |
"
Hallström should refrain from preachy parables and move on to an entrée"
—
Old School Reviews
Posted May 16, 2012
|
|
C+
|
90%
|
Cast Away (2000) |
"
one-man show "
—
Old School Reviews
Posted May 16, 2012
|