Katrina Olson
Tomatometer-approved critic
Movies reviews only
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Cruella (2021) |
This film takes the audience on twists and turns leading to an unexpected place. But a place where it is quite obvious there will be sequels to spawn from Cruella's character. I highly recommend this film. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted May 26, 2021
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Kenny Scharf: When Worlds Collide (2020) |
I found it heart warming and endearing, especially because of his daughter's direction of the film. If you are interested in the art of this period, I think you will love this documentary. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Apr 23, 2021
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Crisis (2021) |
I think the film is well made, it strikes a nerve in society right now about corruption in pharmaceuticals that all play into the "war on drugs" in the streets. This is a legitimate crisis in our society in North America. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Mar 19, 2021
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Happiest Season (2020) |
Happiest Season is "rather Hallmark-ish trying to be edgy. It really missed the marked unfortunately." - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Nov 27, 2020
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Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful (2020) |
Indisputably, the editorial images created by Helmut Newton are some of the most iconic of the 20th century and this film Helmut Newton: The Bad & The Beautiful does a good job illustrating his work. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Jul 28, 2020
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Shoot to Marry (2020) |
This documentary is extremely intimate. Three quarters of this film were uncomfortable to watch... You are kind grossed out by what's happening but not enough to turn it off because you need to see how it is going to end. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted May 15, 2020
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Queen of Paradis (2020) |
This is a very easy film to watch, it is beautifully shot. The colours are a feast for your eyes, and every frame is treated like a thoughtful composition. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Mar 28, 2020
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Go Back to China (2019) |
Go Back to China is Clueless meets crazy rich Asians. This is a fun and easy film to watch. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Feb 26, 2020
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Queen & Slim (2019) |
There is a certain sense of pride and deep admiration when I see two women who are contemporaries creating a love story masterpiece of this generation. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Nov 18, 2019
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Lifeline: Clyfford Still (2019) |
Like his contemporaries Rothko and Pollack, he struggled through a period of art history that favoured his style though he survived and rode it out where the others met their demise. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Nov 05, 2019
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Serendipity (2019) |
Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness month comes this pivotal documentary that shows a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in an illuminated and artful light unlike anything before. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Oct 18, 2019
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Liam Gallagher: As It Was (2019) |
If you were ever a fan of Oasis and the Gallagher brothers, this documentary is a must-see! - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Sep 16, 2019
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The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) |
The chemistry between Tyler and Elenor is magnetic. It was actually so good it made me wish Dakota Johnson and Shia LaBeouf would get together in real life. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Aug 21, 2019
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Holy Lands (2018) |
Holy Lands is an interesting film about a family with a lot of disfunction. There were parts that were funny, but overall it wasn't what I hoped it would be. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Jul 10, 2019
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Amaurosis (2017) |
The treatment of Amaurosis is beautiful, I fell in love with the interior spaces of the couples home and the lake cottage... Jasmine Hyde was both convincing and captivating as the grieving mother trying to move forward with her life. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Jun 01, 2019
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I'm Going to Break Your Heart (2019) |
This very intimate look into the couples life and creative process uncovers what it means to belong and grow together. It's a beautiful glimpse of the how their life bleeds into their art. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted May 30, 2019
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Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) |
The casting in this film was perfect, the story was enrapturing and created just a subtle inkling of the actual facts of the Bundy murders - Calgary Movies
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| Posted Feb 07, 2019
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Halston (2019) |
This film was an amazing exploration of an artist who lived to create. When his work was devalued, he had nothing to live for anymore.Tcheng does Halston proud, honouring his life's work in this very entertaining dramocumentary. - Calgary Movies
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| Posted Feb 07, 2019
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At Eternity's Gate (2018) |
Do I consider this film amongst Schnabel's masterpieces? No, but I do think it is a masterful and unique interpretation of Van Gogh's life on film. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Jan 11, 2019
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Violent (2014) |
It's not an everyone film. It is a deep thinking film. The silence, echo and then vibrational scenes really get inside your head. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Oct 30, 2018
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By the Sea (2015) |
The chemistry between Brad and Angelina is killer. It palpable and obvious it is from beyond the screen. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Oct 30, 2018
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Lolo (2015) |
Julie Delpy is such a spectacular actress, especially in this role. It reminded me a little of her character in2 days in Paris, but more mature and twice as funny. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Oct 30, 2018
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Being 17 (2016) |
Being 17 is an exploration of masculinity and sensitivity at an age of uncertainty. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Oct 30, 2018
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David Lynch: The Art Life (2016) |
Nothing is straight forward in this film, when it ended I felt I knew something about David Lynch, but really know nothing. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Oct 30, 2018
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Madame (2017) |
The dinner party scene had me laughing out loud the entire time! Who doesn't love a dinner party guest who's humor goes rogue!?! - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Oct 30, 2018
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Studio 54: The Documentary (2018) |
The first hand accounts are really what made this documentary so special. Even though over 40 years have passed, people's faces light up with delight when they talk about Studio 54 . - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Oct 30, 2018
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Bel Canto (2018) |
The story line was charming and romantic, but rather dull in parts. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Oct 26, 2018
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The Price of Everything (2018) |
The contrast between the successful male and female artists is still astounding. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Oct 23, 2018
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Always at the Carlyle (2018) |
Always at the Carlyle... incorporates first hand account from the long-time staff at the hotel who really make the the experience (of watching) worth while - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Oct 23, 2018
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McQueen (2018) |
While this documentary shows the viewpoints of many of his close friends and family, it barely skims the surface on the deep darkness that had overcome the designer. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Oct 22, 2018
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Little Italy (2018) |
Little Italy is a millennial's Romeo & Juliet. - katrinaolson.ca
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| Posted Oct 22, 2018
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