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Linda Cook

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Biography:

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.

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Location:

Iowa

Official Website:

http://https://www.ourquadcities.com/

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
North (1994) 12% EDIT “There is nothing socially redeeming here, despite the cameos of various celebrities.” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Jan 23, 2026 Full Review The American President (1995) 90% 4/4 EDIT “It's smart. It's sweet. It's a winner.” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Jan 22, 2026 Full Review The Coddling of the American Mind (2024) 3 stars EDIT “Regardless of where you stand, this thought-provoking film is worth seeing.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Jan 21, 2026 Full Review Charlie the Wonderdog (2025) 42% 3 stars EDIT “'Charlie the Wonderdog' is super-fun for families.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Jan 18, 2026 Full Review Out There: A National Parks Story (2023) 4 stars EDIT “As beautiful and compelling as its topic, this is gorgeous experience of a film. ” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Jan 14, 2026 Full Review The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 91% 3.5/4 EDIT “Lord of the Rings will be lord of the box office -- deservedly so -- for some time.” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Jan 13, 2026 Full Review A Few Good Men (1992) 85% 4/4 EDIT “ Cruise and Moore, along with other actors, among them Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Pollak and Kevin Bacon, are at their finest in this taut adult show that will make you want to stand up and salute.” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Jan 8, 2026 Full Review The Princess Bride (1987) 93% EDIT “It won't have you howling with laughter, but you'll smile and chuckle all the way through it.” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Jan 7, 2026 Full Review Song Sung Blue (2025) 78% 3 1/2 stars EDIT “True story of a Neil Diamond tribute band makes a beautiful noise. ” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Jan 5, 2026 Full Review Marty Supreme (2025) 94% 4 stars EDIT “Chalamet's 'Marty' is supreme. ” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Jan 5, 2026 Full Review Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) 66% 3 1/2 stars EDIT “It's a action-packed war movie with a science-fiction setting. ” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Jan 5, 2026 Full Review The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025) 80% 3 1/2 stars EDIT “All ages will want to soak up the humor in the latest SpongeBob movie. ” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Jan 5, 2026 Full Review We Bury the Dead (2024) 86% 3 stars EDIT “It's a new perspective on zombie movies. ” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Jan 5, 2026 Full Review David (2025) 77% 3 stars EDIT “ A Bible-based musical with gorgeous tunes, lovely story telling, and a wonderful experience for families. ” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Dec 23, 2025 Full Review Hook (1991) 37% 2/4 EDIT “From this filmmaker, you'd expect lots of action, a finely wrought plot a la E.T. and fabulous effects. What you'll see is a so-so plot, muddled crowd scenes and a miscast fairy.” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Dec 19, 2025 Full Review Big Top Pee-wee (1988) 31% EDIT “"Big Top Pee-wee" isn't the greatest show on earth.” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Dec 13, 2025 Full Review True Lies (1994) 77% 2.5/4 EDIT “True Lies is more enjoyable than last year's The Last Action Hero. And, even though this is far from a blockbuster, at least you've proven that you still can keep a movie interesting. ” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Dec 10, 2025 Full Review Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) 91% 3/4 EDIT “It's a tough movie, not for the squeamish or for family viewing. But adults will delight in this sometimes tongue-in-cheek treatment of a frightening future. ” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Dec 9, 2025 Full Review The Abyss (1989) 76% EDIT “"The Abyss" has depth. It also has an excellent plot, believable characters and science fiction done with finesse.” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Dec 9, 2025 Full Review Hamnet (2025) 86% 4 stars EDIT “Forsooth, 'Hamnet' is a contender for Best Picture of 2025.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Dec 8, 2025 Full Review Zootopia 2 (2025) 91% 4 stars EDIT “Families will roar and squeal in delight at this wonderful sequel.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Dec 8, 2025 Full Review Wicked: For Good (2025) 66% 3 1/2 stars EDIT “The second part of "Wicked" is a darker look at friendship gone wrong, regret, and loss.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Dec 8, 2025 Full Review American Skyjacker (2025) 4 stars EDIT “When the star of an action-packed true-crime documentary says the film is 'fantastic,' he knows what he's talking about!” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Dec 8, 2025 Full Review Sarah's Oil (2025) 83% 3 stars EDIT “This charming movie will attract families and faith-based viewers.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Nov 12, 2025 Full Review Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025) 61% 4 stars EDIT “It's not about how Springsteen became a musician. It's about what he overcame.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Nov 4, 2025 Full Review
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