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Classic Film and Television is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Michael E. Grost.

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(undefined) Michael E. Grost Pleasant little B-movie mystery, with fun portrayal of Dick Tracy.
Posted Apr 08, 2021  Edit critic review
The Redhead From Wyoming (1952) Michael E. Grost Mild Western has good characters and an admirable interest in non-violent solutions to conflict.
Posted Apr 16, 2020  Edit critic review
Siegfried (1924) Michael E. Grost Grim retelling of medieval legend.
Posted Feb 28, 2020  Edit critic review
Number 17 (1932) Michael E. Grost Brilliantly photographed early Hitchcock.
Posted Dec 13, 2019  Edit critic review
The Mad Doctor of Market Street (1942) Michael E. Grost Genuine oddity bridges genres and techniques.
Posted Dec 13, 2019  Edit critic review
Tomahawk Trail (1957) Michael E. Grost Liberal anti-war, pro-Native American Western is surprisingly absorbing, despite low budget. Good cast helps.
Posted Dec 13, 2019  Edit critic review
Twenty Plus Two (1961) Michael E. Grost Solid detective story builds on the storytelling strengths of writer Gruber and director Newman.
Posted Dec 13, 2019  Edit critic review
A Thunder of Drums (1961) Michael E. Grost Sociological study of US Cavalry is grim, but at least it's faithful to director Newman's traditions.
Posted Dec 13, 2019  Edit critic review
3 Women (1977) Michael E. Grost One of Altman's most atmospheric films.
Posted Dec 27, 2018  Edit critic review
Daughters of the Dust (1991) Michael E. Grost Visually beautiful classic.
Posted Dec 27, 2018  Edit critic review
Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome (1954) Michael E. Grost Visually creative extravaganza, with superb color and superimpositions.
Posted Dec 27, 2018  Edit critic review
In the Mirror of Maya Deren (2002) Michael E. Grost Informative look at great filmmaker Deren.
Posted Dec 27, 2018  Edit critic review
Fireworks (1947) Michael E. Grost Original, poetic classic.
Posted Dec 27, 2018  Edit critic review
Rabbit's Moon (1950) Michael E. Grost Dry run for later Anger films.
Posted Dec 27, 2018  Edit critic review
Eaux d'Artifice (1953) Michael E. Grost Rousing look at fountains, stairways and the geometry of flowing water.
Posted Dec 27, 2018  Edit critic review
L'enfant De Paris (2012) Michael E. Grost Delightful early film with engaging hero rescuing a kidnapped young woman.
Posted Dec 27, 2018  Edit critic review
Le mystère des roches de Kador (The Mystery of the Kador Cliffs) (1912) Michael E. Grost Gem of early film has hero use technology and psychology to solve crime.
Posted Dec 27, 2018  Edit critic review
The Chocolate Soldier (1941) Michael E. Grost Operetta fans will enjoy this nostalgic outing.
Posted Dec 27, 2018  Edit critic review
Lady Killer (1933) Michael E. Grost Fun film is absolutely loaded with plot and fast paced zing.
Posted Dec 27, 2018  Edit critic review
Taxi! (1932) Michael E. Grost Over-violent and grim.
Posted Dec 27, 2018  Edit critic review
Thanks a Million (1935) Michael E. Grost Film mixes delightful political satire with exuberant musical numbers.
Posted Dec 27, 2018  Edit critic review
Bureau of Missing Persons (1933) Michael E. Grost Off-beat tale of police investigation benefits from supporting actors.
Posted Dec 27, 2018  Edit critic review
My Past (1931) Michael E. Grost Triangle drama has charming stars and flashes of sensible realism.
Posted Dec 27, 2018  Edit critic review
Blonde Crazy (1931) Michael E. Grost Talented stars suffer from indifferent material.
Posted Dec 27, 2018  Edit critic review
Dangerous Female (1931) Michael E. Grost First version is closer to the novel and has more romance.
Posted Dec 27, 2018  Edit critic review
Aelita: Queen of Mars (1924) Michael E. Grost The best parts of this film are the science fictional ones, with their brilliant costumes.
Posted Dec 29, 2017  Edit critic review
Dog Star Man (1964) Michael E. Grost Classic experimental film.
Posted Dec 29, 2017  Edit critic review
The Color of Pomegranates (1969) Michael E. Grost Experimental film is a torrent of visual creativity.
Posted Dec 29, 2017  Edit critic review
Hagop Hovnatanian (1965) Michael E. Grost Nice mix of informative documentary about the title painter, and Paradjanov's visual creativity.
Posted Dec 29, 2017  Edit critic review
Ashug-Karibi (1988) Michael E. Grost Experimental film is visually inventive.
Posted Dec 29, 2017  Edit critic review
Born to Dance (1936) Michael E. Grost Pleasant musical tries hard.
Posted Dec 29, 2017  Edit critic review
People on Sunday (1930) Michael E. Grost Pleasant mix of documentary and fiction.
Posted Dec 29, 2017  Edit critic review
Broadway Melody of 1938 (1937) Michael E. Grost Inventive musical numbers redeem film.
Posted Dec 29, 2017  Edit critic review
Hide-Out (1934) Michael E. Grost Well-made escapist fare.
Posted Dec 29, 2017  Edit critic review
Blessed Event (1932) Michael E. Grost Blistering satire, but problems with racist language.
Posted Dec 29, 2017  Edit critic review
The Street With No Name (1948) Michael E. Grost Vivid, rousing crime film depicts its tough urban area as a paradise for men.
Posted Nov 21, 2017  Edit critic review
Quilombo (1984) Michael E. Grost Fascinating, upbeat look at nation formed by escaped slaves has rich atmosphere and brilliant color.
Posted Nov 21, 2017  Edit critic review
Barbary Coast (1935) Michael E. Grost Engaging tale mixes romance, historical film, and anti-dictator, pro-Freedom of the Press points of view.
Posted Nov 21, 2017  Edit critic review
Thunderbolt (1929) Michael E. Grost Brilliantly filmed tale of romance and the underworld.
Posted Nov 21, 2017  Edit critic review
Bullets or Ballots (1936) Michael E. Grost Police vs gangsters saga has unusually prominent roles for black actors.
Posted Nov 21, 2017  Edit critic review
G-Men (1935) Michael E. Grost Influential film glorifies government agents, not gangsters.
Posted Nov 21, 2017  Edit critic review
Hangman's House (1928) Michael E. Grost Brilliantly filmed John Ford classic tells a suspenseful story of Ireland.
Posted Nov 21, 2017  Edit critic review
Kwaidan (1964) Michael E. Grost The fairy tale "Woman of Snow" is better than the other three horror segments.
Posted Nov 21, 2017  Edit critic review
Tokyo Drifter (1966) Michael E. Grost Delirious mix of musical and gangster film has spectacular design and color.
Posted Nov 21, 2017  Edit critic review
Dr. Akagi (1998) Michael E. Grost An often fascinating work of storytelling.
Posted Nov 21, 2017  Edit critic review
The McKenzie Break (1970) Michael E. Grost Odd tale succeeds as prison break storytelling, but lacks deeper meanings or creativity.
Posted Nov 21, 2017  Edit critic review
The Makioka Sisters (1983) Michael E. Grost Look inside the difficult romantic lives of sisters has beautiful photography.
Posted Nov 21, 2017  Edit critic review
The Prisoner of Zenda (1952) Michael E. Grost Good-natured swashbuckler has fun story and some of the best European Royalty costumes ever.
Posted Sep 13, 2017  Edit critic review
The Unknown Man (1951) Michael E. Grost Mild, sincere legal drama showing upright hero gradually discovering cesspool of corruption in his town.
Posted Sep 13, 2017  Edit critic review
Athena (1954) Michael E. Grost Fun little musical with bright color design and pleasant, warm comedy.
Posted Sep 13, 2017  Edit critic review
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