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36%
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Rules of Engagement (2000)
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"Something is missing"
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John A. Nesbit
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77%
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Seabiscuit (2003)
|
"promises filet mignon, only to deliver oats and hay"
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John A. Nesbit
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55%
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The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2013)
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"among the most provocative releases of the year"
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John A. Nesbit
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61%
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Saved! (2004)
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"The real value lies with what its audience does afterwards"
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John A. Nesbit
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54%
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Scary Movie (2000)
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"mindless fun"
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John A. Nesbit
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77%
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42 (2013)
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"a script that touches the well known base paths of Robinson lore without penetrating the man's heart"
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John A. Nesbit
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81%
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Pollock (2000)
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"a plodding glimpse of the latter part of Jackson Pollock's life"
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John A. Nesbit
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37%
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Psycho (1998)
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"failed project"
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John A. Nesbit
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Adaminte Makan Abu (Abu, Son of Adam) ()
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"a graceful, gentle reminder about basic human goodness"
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John A. Nesbit
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94%
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Room 237 (2013)
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"Kubrick fans and movie geeks will want to check this film out as soon as possible"
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John A. Nesbit
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82%
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Pink Flamingos (1972)
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"Waters demonstrates visual talent and entertains"
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John A. Nesbit
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The Perfect Son (2002)
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"goes through the motions to hit all the politically correct notes"
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John A. Nesbit
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85%
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Side Effects (2013)
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" turns out to be a psychological thriller that uses pharmaceuticals as the MacGuffin"
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John A. Nesbit
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Mother Teresa (1986)
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"...shows her in action"
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John A. Nesbit
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33%
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The Phantom of the Opera (2005)
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"cinematically translated Webber's musical adaptation as well as humanly possible, "
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John A. Nesbit
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87%
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Pi (1998)
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"a real treat"
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John A. Nesbit
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88%
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Black Girl (1966)
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"first major feature to surface in Africa"
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John A. Nesbit
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93%
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Paths of Glory (1957)
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"profound, poignant, and eloquent"
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John A. Nesbit
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62%
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The Patriot (2000)
|
"has its moments"
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John A. Nesbit
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93%
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Amour (2012)
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"unforgettable portrait of old age"
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John A. Nesbit
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92%
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Nine Queens (Nueve reinas) (2002)
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"numerous twists and turns, but remains fun "
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John A. Nesbit
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68%
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North Country (2005)
|
"issue movie that blatantly examines power and sexual harassment in the workplace"
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John A. Nesbit
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80%
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Marnie (2000)
|
"professionally crafted film that focuses primarily on character development"
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John A. Nesbit
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92%
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Memento (2000)
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" treats the audience with respect without being overly pretentious"
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John A. Nesbit
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92%
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The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002)
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"entertains and brings a true insider view"
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John A. Nesbit
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Khachaturian (2003)
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"remarkable first person glimpse into the inner circle of the Soviet composers"
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John A. Nesbit
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35%
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Hostage (2005)
|
"you've seen this movie before"
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John A. Nesbit
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83%
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Hollow Reed (1996)
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"competent drama that approaches homophobic attitudes very directly"
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John A. Nesbit
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Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment (1963)
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"ranks among the most refreshing and creative documentaries"
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John A. Nesbit
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——
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Primary (1960)
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"no documentary has since captured the inside views of a Presidential campaign so naturally"
|
John A. Nesbit
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95%
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Marley (2012)
|
"You need not don a red, yellow, and green T-shirt to appreciate the film. "
|
John A. Nesbit
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89%
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Going Upriver - The Long War of John Kerry (2004)
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"compelling story without fancy gimmicks and trickery"
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John A. Nesbit
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45%
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Just Looking (1999)
|
"lighthearted, nostalgic comedy"
|
John A. Nesbit
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81%
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Jesus' Son (1999)
|
"takes some different turns"
|
John A. Nesbit
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76%
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Frida (2002)
|
"a pity that the project paints by the numbers so much"
|
John A. Nesbit
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73%
|
Finding Forrester (2000)
|
"predictable formula film that is quickly forgotten"
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John A. Nesbit
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When It Was a Game 3 (2000)
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"brings smiles to old timers "
|
John A. Nesbit
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84%
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The War Zone (1999)
|
"dark and disturbing journey of family dysfunction"
|
John A. Nesbit
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68%
|
Timecode (Time Code) (2000)
|
"a fascinating introduction to innovative film technique"
|
John A. Nesbit
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|
56%
|
The Gift (2000)
|
"like going to the county fair and getting ripped off by the traveling sideshows"
|
John A. Nesbit
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|
86%
|
State and Main (2000)
|
"retains a lightheartedness that pokes fun at the film industry and gives some memorable performances"
|
John A. Nesbit
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87%
|
The Exorcist (1973)
|
"succeeds best in developing its characters"
|
John A. Nesbit
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92%
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Startup.com (2001)
|
"puts a definitive face on this brief blip in business history"
|
John A. Nesbit
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41%
|
The 6th Day (2000)
|
"patented Schwarzenegger formula movie "
|
John A. Nesbit
|
|
99%
|
Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2012)
|
"delves deep into the qualities of dedication and perfectionism"
|
John A. Nesbit
|
|
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"
|
John A. Nesbit
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84%
|
Erin Brockovich (2000)
|
"establishes Roberts as a modern Kate Hepburn-one with inner strength and charm and sincerity"
|
John A. Nesbit
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50%
|
The Emperor's Club (2002)
|
"A soulless rehashing of Dead Poet's Society is hardly the savior of American education"
|
John A. Nesbit
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96%
|
Diner (1982)
|
"not a great film, but it certainly is memorable"
|
John A. Nesbit
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62%
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The Claim (2000)
|
"like a collegiate literature class in Thomas Hardy"
|
John A. Nesbit
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78%
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