Rotten B-
| Fresh 78%
| Libeled Lady (1936) | "
The actors are game but the hijinks are too stilted and tame by today’s standards." Posted Mar 14, 2005 |
Fresh A-
| Fresh 100%
| Stage Door (1937) | "
The movie is hilarious and touching with classic scenes of Hepburn trying to emote her lines about calla lilies." Posted Mar 14, 2005 |
Fresh A
| Fresh 100%
| 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.
" Posted Feb 9, 2005 |
Rotten B-
| N/A | Fighting Elegy (1966) | "
Cool but superficial and disjointed." Posted Jan 17, 2005 |
Rotten B-
| N/A | Youth of the Beast (1963) | "
Cool but superficial and disjointed." Posted Jan 17, 2005 |
Fresh A
| Fresh 100%
| M (1931) | "
It’s creepy and masterful with many indelible scenes and a knockout performance by Peter Lorre." Posted Jan 10, 2005 |
Fresh B
| Fresh 83%
| Michael (1924) | "
Minor Dreyer film but the ending makes it worthwhile." Posted Dec 20, 2004 |
Fresh B
| N/A | Sex in Chains (1928) | "
Sensational, wacky and fun." Posted Dec 20, 2004 |
Rotten C
| Fresh 91%
| L'Age D'Or (1930) | "
Too disjointed, too slow, and the shocks aren’t as artful as in Bunuel and Dali's previous masterpiece." Posted Dec 6, 2004 |
Fresh A-
| N/A | Looney Tunes - Golden Collection: Vol. 2 (2004) | "
There's some great shorts here even if they get repetitive, and the extras are excellent."
DVD REVIEW Posted Nov 15, 2004 |
Fresh B+
| N/A | Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand Up Comedian (2004) | "
His passion on stage can be overwhelming." Posted Oct 28, 2004 |
Rotten C
| Fresh 76%
| Dawn of the Dead (2004) | "
Nothing fresh or interesting, and it's not scary after the opening scene." Posted Oct 28, 2004 |
Fresh A+
| Fresh 99%
| Battle of Algiers (1966) | "
A thrilling movie with the unusual message that sometimes terrorism works." Posted Oct 21, 2004 |
Fresh B
| Fresh 97%
| Eyes Without a Face (1959) | "
It’s a fine B movie, but not worth the $30 list price." Posted Oct 21, 2004 |
Fresh A
| Fresh 84%
| 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." Posted Oct 18, 2004 |
Fresh A-
| Fresh 93%
| Super Size Me (2004) | "
The movie delivers loads of facts, food for thought and a heaping serving of laughs.
" Posted Oct 18, 2004 |
Fresh A+
| Fresh 99%
| Andy Goldsworthy - Rivers and Tides: Working With Time (2003) | "
A wondrous look at an artist and his work with lots of joyous surprises." Posted Sep 30, 2004 |
Fresh A
| Fresh 93%
| Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) | "
A clever and offbeat romance." Posted Sep 30, 2004 |
Fresh B
| N/A | Everwood - The Complete First Season (2002) | "
The writing is weak, but the show is highly watchable and has a lot of heart, plus some unusual plotlines."
DVD REVIEW Posted Sep 23, 2004 |
Fresh B+
| Fresh 84%
| Mean Girls (2004) | "
Tina Fey turns gag-me cliches into something fresh, edgy and laugh-out-loud funny." Posted Sep 23, 2004 |
Fresh B
| Fresh 80%
| Videodrome (1983) | "
Cronenberg was ahead of his time with this gross-out horror flick." Posted Sep 20, 2004 |
Fresh A-
| Fresh 95%
| Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... And Spring (2004) | "
Action lurks beneath amazing images, meditative tone." Posted Sep 9, 2004 |
Fresh B+
| Rotten 41%
| Jersey Girl (2004) | "
Kevin Smith inserts enough of his special charm to make "Jersey Girl" a winner." Posted Sep 9, 2004 |
Fresh A-
| N/A | South Park - The Passion of the Jew (2004) | "
Offensive, thoughtful satire." Posted Sep 2, 2004 |
Fresh A
| Rotten 50%
| The Passion of the Christ (2004) | "
It's like a bloody Renaissance painting come to life. But the DVD is a disappointment." Posted Sep 2, 2004 |
Fresh A-
| Fresh 95%
| Freaks (1932) | "
Unforgettable." Posted Aug 23, 2004 |
Rotten B-
| Fresh 83%
| Blind Chance (1981) | "
Interesting if you're a fan who wants to study the film, but it's disappointing for general viewers." Posted Aug 23, 2004 |
Fresh B
| Fresh 89%
| No End (1985) | "
A brilliant opening scene, but the political message is weak." Posted Aug 23, 2004 |
Fresh B
| Fresh 86%
| Outfoxed (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." Posted Aug 16, 2004 |
Fresh B+
| Fresh 85%
| Kill Bill Vol. 2 (2004) | "
Disposable scenes mar "Kill Bill Vol. 2."" Posted Aug 16, 2004 |
Rotten C+
| Rotten 14%
| Showgirls (1995) | "
So bad, it's fun." Posted Aug 9, 2004 |
Fresh B
| Fresh 100%
| Early Summer (1951) | "
Ozu newcomers will have trouble following the 19 characters, but fans will love it." Posted Jul 22, 2004 |
Fresh B+
| N/A | A Story of Floating Weeds/Floating Weeds (1934) | "
The silent version is a tad more fun than the gorgeous color version." Posted Jul 22, 2004 |
Fresh A-
| Fresh 100%
| My Voyage to Italy (2001) | "
If you have any interest in classic Italian films, you’ll be in heaven." Posted Jul 15, 2004 |
Fresh B+
| Fresh 100%
| La Belle Noiseuse (1991) | "
One of the best movies about painting." Posted Jul 15, 2004 |
Fresh B
| Fresh 100%
| Smiles of a Summer Night (1955) | "
It's good enough, I suppose, but I wouldn't recommend it." Posted Jul 12, 2004 |
Rotten B-
| N/A | Nip/Tuck: The Complete First Season (2003) | "
Soap-opera writing sabotages a good premise."
DVD REVIEW Posted Jul 12, 2004 |
Fresh B+
| N/A | The Simpsons - The Complete Fourth Season (1992) | "
This is the first season where the show stumbles. The makers eschew strong overall stories in favor of strong scenes and gags."
DVD REVIEW Posted Jun 26, 2004 |
Fresh B
| Rotten 44%
| 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.
" Posted Jun 24, 2004 |
Fresh A-
| Fresh 64%
| 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." Posted Jun 24, 2004 |
Fresh B+
| N/A | Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Second Season (2002) | "
Season two isn’t as good as the first — some plots are too over-the-top or too similar to earlier ones — but the show’s glorious absurdity makes “Curb” an original."
DVD REVIEW Posted Jun 24, 2004 |
Fresh B+
| Fresh 87%
| Mystic River (2003) | "
A fine movie but not the masterpiece you've heard." Posted Jun 24, 2004 |
Fresh A
| N/A | Best Boy (1979) | "
Even with its low-budget late-’70s style, “Best Boy” is a film you’ll never forget." Posted Jun 24, 2004 |
Fresh A
| Fresh 88%
| The Son (2003) | "
Simple yet deep. Not for blockbuster fans but amazing in its own way." Posted May 27, 2004 |
Rotten B-
| N/A | Cheers - The Complete Third Season (1984) | "
Weak extras, although Sam and Diane's repartee is still excellent."
DVD REVIEW Posted May 27, 2004 |
Fresh A
| N/A | Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 6 (2001) | "
One of the show's best seasons."
DVD REVIEW Posted May 27, 2004 |
Fresh A
| Fresh 98%
| The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) | "
A beautiful film, directed with supreme confidence and passion — and lots of action." Posted May 24, 2004 |
Rotten B-
| N/A | Smallville - Season 2 (2002) | "
Filled with screenwriting problems, but the characters rescue the season -- almost."
DVD REVIEW Posted May 20, 2004 |
Rotten B-
| N/A | Boy Meets Boy - Complete Season 1 (2003) | "
The show is fun, if you can get over the underlying betrayal. But it's a rental, not one for buying because you only need to see it once."
DVD REVIEW Posted May 20, 2004 |
Fresh A
| Fresh 100%
| 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." Posted May 19, 2004 |
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