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John A. Nesbit
John A. Nesbit
John A. Nesbit

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     (1970)      "Before ... the next war, both sides need to hire Altman as the director. He knows the territory, works with ensemble casts better than anyone, and provides plenty of laughs." [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
1.5/5
     (2001)      "focuses on Joan's raging hormones and sledgehammers the audience with Spanish inquisitions about her “madness” so much that I became mad that I wasted 123 minutes and $9.50 on this 21st century torture device." [movie review]      ToxicUniverse.com   
  
2.5/5
     (2003)      "remains far too formulaic to last longer than a passing footnote soon destined for dusty shelves" [movie review]      ToxicUniverse.com   
  
B+
     (1963)      "Beautiful and restrained, Madhabi Mukherjee powerfully highlights ... as a traditional Bengali housewife who transforms into a modern working woman in 1960's Calcutta" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
B
     (1992)      "a thoughtful and insightful rendering that promises to educate generations about the real Malcolm X" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
2.5/5
     (2003)      "Gaudreault serves only appetizers and dessert without the meatballs and pasta" [movie review]      ToxicUniverse.com   
  
A
     (2008)      "grasps just what it means to be human and to express it fully" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
B
     (1977)      "a visual journal of a womanizer, and there is no denying that the famous director likewise appreciated a plethora of beautiful women the same way" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
A
     (1929)      "This belongs on the essential list" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
A
     (1962)      "Frankenheimer easily ranks as the pre-eminent director of political intrigue." [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
B-
     (2003)      "The digital camera itself becomes a major character because it gives any director with unique connections access to previously unfilmable subjects" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
3.5/5
     (1997)      "a remarkable portrait of a great actor that serious film aficionados and students will eagerly devour" [movie review]      ToxicUniverse.com   
  
4/5
     (2001)      "If you want background material on Mark Twain, Burns’ documentary is an excellent introduction to the man and to his independent spirit." [movie review]      ToxicUniverse.com   
  
B
     (2003)      "Ghobadi's witty dialogue successfully balances pathos and humor in palatable fashion" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
B
     (2003)      "Peter Weir crafts his film like Hitchcock's Lifeboat on steroids" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
A-
     (2005)      "it's a welcome change to what had become a tired formula" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
3/5
     (1987)      "the unrealistic ending plays better than the anticipated formula would dictate, but it still sounds like the romantic longings of an adolescent Forster" [movie review]      ToxicUniverse.com   
  
C+
     (2005)      "provides a refreshing new framework for Allen's premise" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
4.5/5
     (2001)      Click here to see the review! [movie review]      ToxicUniverse.com   
  
3/5
     (2000)      "If in the mood for a didactic 'feel good' movie about racism, Men of Honor is a far more intelligent choice than the insipid Remember the Titans." [movie review]      ToxicUniverse.com   
  
3.5/5
     (2002)      "Hitch would enjoy the way Chabrol plays with the audience (including the expertly interwoven Lizt requiem)" [movie review]      ToxicUniverse.com   
  
B
     (1976)      "...the fact that this is the only substantial film about Mohammed and Islam makes Akkad's film worthwhile viewing." [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
A
     (2004)      "Berlinger and Sinofsky have raised the bar even higher with subjects who dare to risk exposing their raw psyches, warts and all." [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
A
     (1927)      "Bridgitte Helm’s strong acting completely transforms her attitude from the demure Maria to the provocative Futura robot with outstanding pantomime work." [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
C+
     (2007)      "doesn't offer a whole lot other than atmosphere and a stellar performance by Jolie" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
B-
     (2007)      "instructional value and exposure to Tibetan culture and values make this a worthwhile venture" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
4.5/5
     (2004)      "Eastwood successfully camouflages this layered human morality tale as a boxing film" [movie review]      ToxicUniverse.com   
  
B+
     (2005)      "suitable for the entire family and may well spark discussions between children and their parents about the right thing to do" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
B
     (1969)      "Truffaut demonstrates his ability to venture into Hitchcock's suspense/thriller territory while simultaneously delving into Buñuel's patented themes of sexual obsession" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
B-
     (2004)      "Given the historical context, Mistaken Identity makes a significant contribution towards tolerance and the importance of increasing our cultural knowledge, strongly reminding us that America's underlying strength lies in its cultural diversity." [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
5/5
     (1936)      "nearly perfect comedy continues to hold up over 60 years after its creation" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
B
     (2003)      "If nothing else, watch it for Javier Bardem, who is rapidly establishing himself as among the world's very best at his craft" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
2.5/5
     (1970)      "Viewer discretion is advised" [movie review]      ToxicUniverse.com   
  
B
     (2002)      "among the most universal of films" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
4.5/5
     (2001)      "Thornton and Berry deliver the goods here convincingly, making Monster’s Ball one of the top films of 2001." [movie review]      ToxicUniverse.com   
  
B+
     (1979)      "spoofs human nature more than anything, notably the gullibility of people who behave as sheep and follow others blindly" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
B
     (1983)      "Strictly for people with dark senses of humor, any Python film should be avoided by anyone that thinks Jay Leno is funny" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
0.5/5
     (2002)      "turns a potentially interesting idea into an excruciating film school experience that plays better only for the film's publicists or for people who take as many drugs as the film's characters" [movie review]      ToxicUniverse.com   
  
B-
     (1932)      "Some modern lightweight films could learn a cinematic lesson from directors Irving Pichel and Ernest Schoedshack's sixty-three-minute running time" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
B
     (1952)      "only lightly touches Montmartre's edgier lifestyle, but credibly renders a serviceable biopic of its prototypical artist. " [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
3/5
     (2001)      "enough Mardi Gras glitter, fast-cutting movement, and garish color to get anti-musical people to forget they are really watching a musical!" [movie review]      ToxicUniverse.com   
  
B+
     (1999)      "Morris uses montages of expert testimony, neo Nazis, Holocaust activists, and forensic scientists along with wacky interview footage to give a truly intimate picture" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
3/5
     (1964)      "raw and uneven film certainly contains historical value with scenes never publicly viewed before" [movie review]      ToxicUniverse.com   
  
B+
     (2005)      "No exercise in seeking sympathy, Murderball does achieve remarkable empathy" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
C-
     (2002)      "Newspaper stories or television coverage on murders far removed from the local scene accomplish as much, and are often as quickly forgotten" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
B
     (1962)      "reminds of that good old down-home attitude of the Midwest" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
B
     (2003)      "makes its mark on the cinematic landscape as a fitting memorial—to Louis Kahn specifically, and to the artistic spirit in a more universal sense" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
4.5/5
     (2002)      "Trademark American triteness and simplicity are tossed out the window with the intelligent French drama that deftly explores the difficult relationship between a father and son." [movie review]      ToxicUniverse.com   
  
B
     (2005)      "treads harrowing ground without falling into the pit of cliché" [movie review]      Old School Reviews   
  
3.5/5
     (1956)      "The Mystery of Picasso works remarkably well for a select audience" [movie review]      ToxicUniverse.com   
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