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Season 1 – The Movies

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Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune 07/06/2019
Film buffs won't learn anything new by going to "The Movies," but it's sort of remarkable how the producers squeeze in so many clips during the two-hour premiere on the '80s, with time left over for commentary from marquee names. Go to Full Review John Anderson Wall Street Journal 07/06/2019
There's no way that even a six-part series like this could make all the movie people happy. So, instead, CNN decided to irritate them. Go to Full Review Graham Fuller The Arts Desk 09/23/2020
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Downplaying film as art, and scarcely trenchant about its engagement with society and politics, however, this chronicle errs on the side of dutiful. Enthusiasm gets you only so far. Go to Full Review James Croot The Post NZ 10/21/2019
It's a true delight to listen to Steven Spielberg describe Raging Bull as "a boxing movie for people who don't like boxing movies". Go to Full Review Matt Roush TV Insider 07/06/2019
If the goal of this six-part series is to stimulate fond memories of moviegoing from years gone by, in a roughly decade-by-decade approach, it has already worked its magic on me. Go to Full Review Armond White National Review 07/06/2019
Even if your personal favorites are among them, it is a moronic fanboy's view of movie history. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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08/22/2019 Covering only the surface of too many movies and focusing on some not seen by a lot of people, this show is barely entertaining and draws attention only by the nostalgia one feels in certain momenta. See more Read all reviews
The Movies — Season 1

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Episode 1 Aired Jul 7, 2019 Details

Season Info

Release Date
Jul 7, 2019