Linda Cook
Tomatometer-approved critic
Have written reviews since 1987 for the Quad-City Times newspaper in Davenport, Iowa. Have appeared regularly since 1994 on KWQC-TV, local NBC affiliate; and STAR 93.5 FM. Teach criminal justice and composition at local university.
All time favorite:
Iowa
http://https://www.ourquadcities.com/
Movies reviews only
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) |
'Across the Spider-Verse' crawls with action, mind-boggling animation - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Jun 05, 2023
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Cherry (2022) |
It's a beautifully written, thoughtful character study of a free spirit in a serious situation. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Jun 02, 2023
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Fast X (2023) |
Jason Momoa steals the show. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Jun 02, 2023
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The Little Mermaid (2023) |
"The Little Mermaid" creates a splash. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Jun 02, 2023
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Rally Road Racers (2023) |
You don't need to spend millions on CGI and marketing to have a fresh, clever family film with a heart. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted May 19, 2023
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BlackBerry (2023) |
The sense of impending doom is palpable throughout this excellent dramedy about the rise and fall of the iconic mobile phone. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted May 19, 2023
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In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis (2022) |
It's a fascinating look at Pope Francis, and the people who revere him, through many years of his travels. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted May 15, 2023
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Out of the Loop (2023) |
It's a seriously funny look at the history of Chicago standup comedy. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted May 15, 2023
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) |
I cried twice. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted May 09, 2023
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Sisu (2022) |
A riveting, violent fantasy of an action movie. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted May 09, 2023
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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) |
Are two Jones boys twice as much fun as one? You better believe it. - Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)
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| Posted May 01, 2023
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023) |
It's an instant classic. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Apr 30, 2023
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Beau Is Afraid (2023) |
It's a fever dream of a movie. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Apr 30, 2023
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Renfield (2023) |
It's a comedy with bite. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Apr 19, 2023
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Air (2023) |
It's a slam dunk. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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A Thousand and One (2023) |
Ready to start your Oscar list for 2024? - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Apr 04, 2023
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Dragged Across Concrete (2018) |
It's gritty thriller that's as tough as its title. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Apr 04, 2023
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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) |
It's a fantastic finale (maybe) for a favorite franchise. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Apr 04, 2023
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Champions (2023) |
Funny and surprisingly tender, it's a kind of coming-of-age story for a middle-aged coach. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Mar 18, 2023
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Boys on the Side (1995) |
This is for the same audience who loved Friend Green Tomatoes and Thelma and Louise, which also are movies about women banding together for strength. - Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)
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| Posted Mar 15, 2023
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65 (2023) |
It's a raptor-ously wrought genre defier that's part actioner, part science fiction tale, part thriller, and all fun. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Mar 11, 2023
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Cocaine Bear (2023) |
'Cocaine Bear' is bonkers fun for grownups. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Mar 03, 2023
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Knock at the Cabin (2023) |
"Knock at the Cabin" for suspense ... and a theme about sacrifice. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Mar 03, 2023
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Wildcat (2022) |
"Wildcat" is beautiful ... everything a documentary should be, with a big heart for animals and people alike. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Mar 03, 2023
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The Amazing Maurice (2022) |
"Maurice" really is amazing ... and a tribute to the wit of the late Sir Terry Pratchett. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Mar 03, 2023
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Thelma & Louise (1991) |
This for-adults-only show is a rarity -- a buddy film about women. And you'll find it wonderful entertainment regardless of your gender. - Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)
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| Posted Mar 02, 2023
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Jesus Revolution (2023) |
It's more of a movie about people of faith than it is a typical faith-based film, and that works in the favor of this real-life story. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Feb 24, 2023
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Missing (2023) |
Find a terrific thriller in 'Missing.' - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Feb 09, 2023
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Infinity Pool (2023) |
Dip into 'Infinity Pool' for mind-bending horror. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Feb 09, 2023
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Causeway (2022) |
It's a beautiful story of an unlikely friendship. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Jan 15, 2023
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A Man Called Otto (2022) |
It's pleasant enough. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Jan 15, 2023
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M3GAN (2022) |
"Frankenstein's Monster." "Talky Tina." "Chucky." Now there's a new doll to terrify us in high-tech ways. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Jan 15, 2023
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022) |
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
"Kind."
That's all it took for me to love this beautiful, touching film. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Jan 15, 2023
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The Whale (2022) |
Brendan Fraser's extraordinary performance will break you heart. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Dec 30, 2022
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) |
It's the cat's meow. Or cat's pajamas. However you want to word it, it's the finest of the "Shrek" movies so far. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Dec 26, 2022
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Violent Night (2022) |
Santa has something clever and violent for grownups. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Dec 17, 2022
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Good Night Oppy (2022) |
It's full of passion, belief in the human spirit ... and the focus is a cute robot. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Dec 17, 2022
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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) |
Immerse yourself. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Dec 17, 2022
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All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) |
'All Quiet on the Western Front' is, simply, a masterpiece. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Dec 04, 2022
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Ted K (2021) |
It's a riveting look at the radicalization of the man who became the Unabomber. Sharlto Copley is amazing. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Dec 04, 2022
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The Fabelmans (2022) |
It's not a fable, man - it's a fictionalized autobiography, one of Spielberg's finest. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Dec 04, 2022
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Bones and All (2022) |
It's a delicious hybrid of horror, road trip and romance. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Dec 04, 2022
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She Said (2022) |
It’s about the solid reporting that brought down a powerful Hollywood producer and the journalists whose work helped fuel the #MeToo movement. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Dec 03, 2022
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MVP (2022) |
'MVP' honors those who have lost their uniforms ... and sense of self. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Nov 18, 2022
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The Good Nurse (2022) |
'The Good Nurse' is a good whodunit, legal thriller and true-crime drama all rolled into one. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Nov 18, 2022
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) |
It's a fitting tribute to a beloved actor and the character he played. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Nov 18, 2022
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Till (2022) |
A reminder about a ghastly part of American history. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Nov 07, 2022
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I Dreamed of Africa (2000) |
I Dreamed of Africa is a rarity: A true story that isn't nearly as interesting as the fictional shows on neighboring screens. Maybe that's because the story behind the story never emerges. - Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)
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| Posted Nov 01, 2022
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Gladiator (2000) |
This is a neatly wrought blend of two classic film categories: The historical drama and the revenge movie. Director Ridley Scott keeps the sequences wound tightly -- there's not a moment that something interesting isn't going on. - Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)
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| Posted Nov 01, 2022
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Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022) |
Put a little King in your Halloween. - OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)
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| Posted Oct 24, 2022
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