|
A-
|
81%
|
The Hours (2002) |
"
I still love it. In fact, I find it life-affirming - its message: to pay attention to the hours because a whole life can be contained in a single day."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jul 3, 2003
|
|
C
|
——
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Mondo Bizarro/Mondo Freudo - Double Feature (2003) |
"
Both titles are basically an excuse to show topless women under the guise of anthropological study to avoid censors."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jun 23, 2003
|
|
B-
|
97%
|
Kumonosu Jô (Throne of Blood) (Macbeth) (1957) |
"
Director Akira Kurosawa's "Throne of Blood" has been widely hailed as a masterpiece, but it's impossible to watch free from the shadow of his far superior film "Ran.""
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jun 19, 2003
|
|
3/5
|
88%
|
If These Walls Could Talk (1996) |
"
Too earnest perhaps, but interesting"
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jun 19, 2003
|
|
B
|
88%
|
The Animatrix (2003) |
"
There is amazing artwork throughout, although many of the stories come up short."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jun 19, 2003
|
|
B
|
74%
|
Heaven (2002) |
"
It was gutsy for Tykwer to finish the work of a genius. He's mostly successful."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jun 19, 2003
|
|
B+
|
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George Carlin - You are all Diseased (2003) |
"
On "You Are All Diseased," Carlin reaches the level of great American social critics, up there with Mark Twain and H.L. Mencken."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jun 17, 2003
|
|
B+
|
92%
|
Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003) |
"
It's a hoot."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jun 17, 2003
|
|
A-
|
92%
|
Talk to Her (2002) |
"
It's another wild yet thoughtful look at the meaning of life and sexuality from Almodovar."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jun 17, 2003
|
|
B
|
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Cheers - The Complete First Season (2003) |
"
What puts the show over the top as an all-time great is the witty flirting between Sam and Diane and the show's deep compassion for life's losers."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted May 29, 2003
|
|
A-
|
78%
|
25th Hour (2003) |
"
The movie is electric."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted May 29, 2003
|
|
B-
|
76%
|
Comedian (2002) |
"
Think sausage. It's gristly, filled with fat, and even if you like standup comedy, you might not want to see it done."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted May 20, 2003
|
|
A-
|
91%
|
Adaptation (2002) |
"
A strange and fascinating movie."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted May 20, 2003
|
|
A
|
94%
|
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) |
"
One of the great American movies."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted May 1, 2003
|
|
B
|
——
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George's Best Stuff (1997) |
"
It's a fun trip through favorites like "Baseball vs. Football," "A Place for My Stuff" and, of course, various incarnations of "Seven Dirty Words.""
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted May 1, 2003
|
|
A-
|
——
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Francois Truffaut's The Adventures Of Antoine Doinel (2003) |
"
This is an essential package for Truffaut fans."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted May 1, 2003
|
|
A
|
77%
|
Tape (2001) |
"
The actors show great chemistry, reveling in the dialogue as they inspire each other to greater heights."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 24, 2003
|
|
A+
|
80%
|
Waking Life (2001) |
"
The whole thing comes together in one of those deliriously exciting great leaps forward in film art."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 24, 2003
|
|
B+
|
83%
|
Real Women Have Curves (2002) |
"
It's just an honest, funny, touching story about a teen-age girl who tries to find her way after graduating high school."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 24, 2003
|
|
A
|
92%
|
Bloody Sunday (2002) |
"
An amazing feat of movie making, "Bloody Sunday" leaves you stunned."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 24, 2003
|
|
2/5
|
49%
|
Kids (1995) |
"
Powerful but exploitative raunch that preys on teens."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 24, 2003
|
|
4/5
|
83%
|
Emma (1996) |
"
A good Jane Austen adaptation that can be watched over and over."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 24, 2003
|
|
A+
|
97%
|
Ran (1985) |
"
The 1985 film is an unqualified masterpiece."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 24, 2003
|
|
A+
|
94%
|
Castle in the Sky (1989) |
"
Despite the nonstop action, some deeply meditative lessons lurk beneath."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 21, 2003
|
|
A-
|
100%
|
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) |
"
One of Miyazaki's simplest and sweetest films."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 21, 2003
|
|
A+
|
97%
|
Spirited Away (2001) |
"
An explosion of original artwork, weird characters and thought-provoking action"
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 21, 2003
|
|
B+
|
69%
|
Porn Star - The Legend of Ron Jeremy (2001) |
"
If you want a cautionary tale about the evils of porn, this ain't it."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 14, 2003
|
|
B
|
69%
|
Personal Velocity: Three Portraits (2002) |
"
Three short stories about women at turning points in their lives, the movie gains power by condensing each story to 30 minutes each."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 14, 2003
|
|
B+
|
——
|
George Carlin - Back in Town (1997) |
"
It's still the best recorded show of George Carlin's standup career."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 9, 2003
|
|
A
|
89%
|
Far From Heaven (2003) |
"
A gorgeous movie that shows us how little we've progressed since the 1950s."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 9, 2003
|
|
B-
|
68%
|
Red Dragon (2002) |
"
The movie is flawed but the DVD is stuffed with extras."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 9, 2003
|
|
B
|
76%
|
8 Mile (2002) |
"
Better than average rags-to-riches story, but expect to get pinched for a special edition DVD later."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 2, 2003
|
|
A-
|
51%
|
The Man from Elysian Fields (2001) |
"
The tone keeps a marvelous balance between intelligence and pity."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 2, 2003
|
|
A+
|
91%
|
Straw Dogs (1971) |
"
A deeply fascinating look at violence."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 2, 2003
|
|
B+
|
48%
|
Jackass - The Movie (2002) |
"
I laughed. I watched it a second time - and I laughed even harder."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 2, 2003
|
|
A
|
48%
|
Femme Fatale (2002) |
"
It's much better than you've heard."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 2, 2003
|
|
B
|
77%
|
A Man and a Woman (1966) |
"
Good for romantics"
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 2, 2003
|
|
A-
|
100%
|
Day for Night (1973) |
"
A treat for movie lovers."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Apr 2, 2003
|
|
A-
|
100%
|
Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne (Ladies of the Park) (1964) |
"
Its dialogue still stings, and its heartbreak still rings true."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Mar 17, 2003
|
|
A+
|
100%
|
Mitt Liv som Hund (My Life as a Dog) (1985) |
"
This bittersweet Swedish film captures childhood as good as any ever made."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Mar 17, 2003
|
|
B+
|
——
|
I Am Curious... - 2-Disc Set (2003) |
"
People who love film history will get a kick out of it; everyone else can safely pass."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Mar 17, 2003
|
|
A+
|
——
|
Red/ White/ Blue 3-Pack (1996) |
"
Great DVDs, great movies"
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Mar 10, 2003
|
|
B+
|
89%
|
Die Verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum oder: Wie Gewalt entstehen und wohin sie führen kann (The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum) (1975) |
"
Relevant again."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Mar 10, 2003
|
|
A
|
——
|
Killers 2-Disc Set (2003) |
"
Great DVDs for seminal film noir story."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Mar 10, 2003
|
|
B+
|
92%
|
Mostly Martha (Bella Martha) (2001) |
"
Great food scenes, good story, real characters."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Mar 6, 2003
|
|
B+
|
——
|
Ten Tiny Love Stories (2002) |
"
If you like movies about women characters, don't let this one pass by."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Mar 6, 2003
|
|
B+
|
——
|
M*A*S*H - Season 3 (2003) |
"
Season Three DVDs are best of the series."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Mar 6, 2003
|
|
A-
|
89%
|
Cinema Paradiso (Nuovo Cinema Paradiso) (1988) |
"
Even better than the original."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Mar 4, 2003
|
|
A
|
83%
|
All or Nothing (2002) |
"
Grim but really good."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Feb 27, 2003
|
|
A-
|
81%
|
One Hour Photo (2002) |
"
Creepy movie, nice DVD."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Feb 27, 2003
|
|
B+
|
87%
|
Living in Oblivion (1995) |
"
Desperately funny."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Feb 17, 2003
|
|
B+
|
90%
|
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2002) |
"
An amazing achievement but it has a few problems."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Feb 17, 2003
|
|
D+
|
38%
|
Full Frontal (2002) |
"
The whole thing comes off as a bunch of rich actors slumming it for kicks in a faux low-budget flick."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Feb 17, 2003
|
|
B
|
76%
|
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) |
"
The family-friendly film avoids pitfalls, but the DVD is skimpy."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Feb 17, 2003
|
|
2/4
|
——
|
George Carlin - Playin' With Your Head () |
"
Not that funny and the DVD is weak."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Feb 10, 2003
|
|
3.5/4
|
——
|
Eddie Izzard - Dress to Kill (1999) |
"
The perfect way to experience Izzard."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Feb 10, 2003
|
|
A
|
91%
|
Thelma & Louise (1991) |
"
An American classic that gets a worthy DVD treatment."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Feb 10, 2003
|
|
B
|
37%
|
Sweet Home Alabama (2002) |
"
Fun and sweet."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Feb 10, 2003
|
|
B+
|
73%
|
The Piano Teacher (La Pianiste) (2001) |
"
It's a harrowing, difficult film that's only for the most adventurous art-house movie fans."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 30, 2003
|
|
C
|
63%
|
Shampoo (1975) |
"
Doesn't stand the test of time."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 27, 2003
|
|
A-
|
83%
|
The Bourne Identity (2002) |
"
I suspect I'll watch this movie over and over. It's simply a blast."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 27, 2003
|
|
A
|
93%
|
The King of Comedy (1983) |
"
It's a classic for fans of dark satire."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 20, 2003
|
|
A-
|
83%
|
The Rocking Horse Winner (1949) |
"
DVD is a treatise on the famed D.H. Lawrence short story."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 20, 2003
|
|
A-
|
95%
|
Don't Look Now (1973) |
"
Creepy ending will appeal to fans of Lynch and Shyamalan."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 20, 2003
|
|
C+
|
83%
|
Sous les Toits de Paris (Under the Roofs of Paris) (1930) |
"
Clair seriously hurt the movie when he re-edited it 20 years later by deleting the opening scene."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 15, 2003
|
|
B-
|
92%
|
Minority Report (2002) |
"
The action is fun, but the more you think about it, the slighter it feels and the more holes show."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 15, 2003
|
|
A
|
96%
|
Solyaris (Solaris) (1976) |
"
This movie is divine like an Italian cathedral: It's solemn, huge in scope and deeply meditative."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 15, 2003
|
|
C-
|
58%
|
Wendigo (2002) |
"
When an ominous Indian who can be seen only by the child arrives and talks about an evil creature in the woods, things start to go down hill."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 14, 2003
|
|
A-
|
82%
|
13 Conversations About One Thing (2001) |
"
This simple idea, though, is told with wit, humor and an interesting warped-time chronology."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Jan 14, 2003
|
|
A+
|
96%
|
High Noon (1952) |
"
There's no reason to upgrade if you own the previous DVD release. ... [But] if you don't have this movie, you should pick up a copy. It's a classic."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Nov 12, 2002
|
|
A
|
100%
|
A Nous la Liberté (Liberty for Us) (1931) |
"
If the notion of a 1931 semi-silent French movie doesn't scare you off, this minor masterpiece might be worth checking out. Political historians and film fanatics will be especially interested."
—
Reno Gazette-Journal
Posted Sep 17, 2002
|
78%
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