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Mark Robison
Tomatometer-approved critic
http://www.rgj.com/entertainment
Movies reviews only
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Libeled Lady (1936) |
The actors are game but the hijinks are too stilted and tame by today's standards. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Mar 14, 2005
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Stage Door (1937) |
The movie is hilarious and touching with classic scenes of Hepburn trying to emote her lines about calla lilies. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Mar 14, 2005
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Casque d'Or (1952) |
Becker turns what could've been a routine gangster flick into a minor gem with revealing camera work and smart twists. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Feb 09, 2005
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Fighting Elegy (1966) |
Cool but superficial and disjointed. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Jan 17, 2005
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Youth of the Beast (1963) |
Cool but superficial and disjointed. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Jan 17, 2005
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M (1931) |
It's creepy and masterful with many indelible scenes and a knockout performance by Peter Lorre. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Jan 10, 2005
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Chained (1924) |
Minor Dreyer film but the ending makes it worthwhile. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Dec 20, 2004
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Sex in Chains (1928) |
Sensational, wacky and fun. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Dec 20, 2004
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L'Age d'Or (1930) |
Too disjointed, too slow, and the shocks aren't as artful as in Bunuel and Dali's previous masterpiece. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Dec 06, 2004
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Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand Up Comedian (2004) |
His passion on stage can be overwhelming. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Oct 28, 2004
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Dawn of the Dead (2004) |
Nothing fresh or interesting, and it's not scary after the opening scene. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Oct 28, 2004
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The Battle of Algiers (1966) |
A thrilling movie with the unusual message that sometimes terrorism works. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Oct 21, 2004
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Eyes Without a Face (1960) |
It's a fine B movie, but not worth the $30 list price. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Oct 21, 2004
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Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) |
It's a passionate, powerful film that challenges the beliefs of both Democrats and Republicans. The film will keep its relevance in years to come. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Oct 18, 2004
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Super Size Me (2004) |
The movie delivers loads of facts, food for thought and a heaping serving of laughs. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Oct 18, 2004
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Rivers and Tides: Andy Goldsworthy Working with Time (2001) |
A wondrous look at an artist and his work with lots of joyous surprises. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Sep 30, 2004
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) |
A clever and offbeat romance. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Sep 30, 2004
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Mean Girls (2004) |
Tina Fey turns gag-me cliches into something fresh, edgy and laugh-out-loud funny. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Sep 23, 2004
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Videodrome (1983) |
Cronenberg was ahead of his time with this gross-out horror flick. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Sep 20, 2004
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter ... and Spring (2003) |
Action lurks beneath amazing images, meditative tone. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Sep 09, 2004
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Jersey Girl (2004) |
Kevin Smith inserts enough of his special charm to make "Jersey Girl" a winner. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Sep 09, 2004
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The Passion of the Christ (2004) |
It's like a bloody Renaissance painting come to life. But the DVD is a disappointment. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Sep 02, 2004
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Freaks (1932) |
Unforgettable. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Aug 23, 2004
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Blind Chance (1987) |
Interesting if you're a fan who wants to study the film, but it's disappointing for general viewers. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Aug 23, 2004
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No End (1985) |
A brilliant opening scene, but the political message is weak. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Aug 23, 2004
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Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism (2004) |
Good if obvious indictment of Fox News, but I would've liked more on how the network has hurt other journalists' efforts to find the truth. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Aug 16, 2004
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Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) |
Disposable scenes mar "Kill Bill Vol. 2." - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Aug 16, 2004
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Showgirls (1995) |
So bad, it's fun. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Aug 09, 2004
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Early Summer (1951) |
Ozu newcomers will have trouble following the 19 characters, but fans will love it. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Jul 22, 2004
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A Story of Floating Weeds (1934) |
The silent version is a tad more fun than the gorgeous color version. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Jul 22, 2004
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My Voyage to Italy (1999) |
If you have any interest in classic Italian films, you'll be in heaven. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Jul 15, 2004
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La Belle Noiseuse (1991) |
One of the best movies about painting. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Jul 15, 2004
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Smiles of a Summer Night (1955) |
It's good enough, I suppose, but I wouldn't recommend it. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Jul 12, 2004
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An American Werewolf in London (1981) |
A strong black comedy that's still good 20-some years later. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Jun 26, 2004
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50 First Dates (2004) |
The tone is haphazard and some gags are recycled, but the chemistry between the two stars and an ending that stays true to the story make it a worthwhile rental. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Jun 24, 2004
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Spartan (2004) |
In "Spartan," Mamet uses a typical action plot to tackle one of the biggest con artists of all: the president of the United States. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Jun 24, 2004
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Mystic River (2003) |
A fine movie but not the masterpiece you've heard. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Jun 24, 2004
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Best Boy (1979) |
Even with its low-budget late-'70s style, "Best Boy" is a film you'll never forget. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Jun 24, 2004
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The Son (2002) |
Simple yet deep. Not for blockbuster fans but amazing in its own way. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted May 27, 2004
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1967) |
A beautiful film, directed with supreme confidence and passion - and lots of action. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted May 24, 2004
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The Grapes of Wrath (1940) |
Director John Ford keeps the action moving while using strikingly poignant images and staying true to the novel's political message. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted May 19, 2004
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The Fog of War (2003) |
Fascinating look at an influential old man looking back on his life, enlivened by strong graphics and news footage, with a great Philip Glass score. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted May 19, 2004
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Girl With a Pearl Earring (2003) |
Beautiful looking but the story could've been much better. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted May 10, 2004
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28 Up (1985) |
Brilliant. One of the landmark documentaries. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted May 03, 2004
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Stuck on You (2003) |
A lesser Farrelly brothers movie, but it's got enough laughs and kindness to call it a success. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted May 03, 2004
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Love Actually (2003) |
Ten romantic comedies rolled into one. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted May 03, 2004
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Above the Law (1988) |
Seagal's best. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Apr 26, 2004
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Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995) |
So concerned with bigness that it forgets to thrill. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Apr 26, 2004
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Scenes From a Marriage (1973) |
It peels the skin off marriage to see how it really ticks. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Apr 26, 2004
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Songs From the Second Floor (2000) |
The heavy symbolism overwhelms the storytelling. - Reno Gazette-Journal
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| Posted Apr 26, 2004
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