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Betty Jo Tucker

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Biography:

Betty Jo Tucker serves as editor/lead film critic for ReelTalk Movie Reviews. She also writes film commentary for the Colorado Senior Beacon and is the award-winning author of Confessions of a Movie Addict, Susan Sarandon: A True Maverick, Cinema Stanzas: Rhyming About Movies, and Cinema Stanzas Two: Poet Laureate of the Movies. Using the pen names of Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence, Betty Jo and her husband Larry co-wrote It Had To Be Us, a romantic memoir adapted for the screen under the title of CAKE: A Love Story , which earned First Place in the Short Film category at the NSAEN Online International Film Festival and is now available on YouTube. She hosts a radio show, Movie Addict Headquarters, on BlogTalkRadio. She is also a co-founder of the San Diego Film Critics Society, a member of the Online Film Critics Society and an approved Rotten Tomatoes critic.

Favorites:

Singin' in the Rain, Vertigo, Fargo, Waiting for Guffman, Moulin Rouge, Kolya, Wizard of Oz, Shall We Dance?, Tortilla Soup, Blazing Saddles, The Mystic Masseur, Don Juan DeMarco, Witness, Not One Less, Night of the Hunter, Little Voice, Gilda, Breakdown, Horseman on the Roof, Manchurian Candidate

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Location:

Colorado

Official Website:

http://www.reeltalkreviews.com

Reviews

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Miranda's Victim (2023) 82% “Miranda’s Victim is not easy to watch. But like other Michelle Danner films this unflinching offering ends up being a movie that matters.” – AuthorsDen Nov 6, 2023 Full Review Shotgun Wedding (2023) 44% “The jungle-like setting works fine here and helps us believe in the film’s story. Plus, some of the stunts are quite exciting.” – AuthorsDen Feb 24, 2023 Full Review The Fabelmans (2022) 92% “The last scene of The Fabelmans is perfect. It's a surprise for us – one that makes every movie addict like me very happy.” – AuthorsDen Dec 27, 2022 Full Review Wildcat (2022) 92% “Before watching WILDCAT, I had never seen an ocelot. But the minute this baby one came on screen, I fell in love. ” – ReelTalk Movie Reviews Dec 14, 2022 Full Review Troll (2022) 90% “Entertaining and scary too, this Norwegian film should please you. ” – ReelTalk Movie Reviews Dec 5, 2022 Full Review Till (2022) 96% “It’s tough to watch, but a must-see. It’s cinematic history. ” – ReelTalk Movie Reviews Nov 28, 2022 Full Review See How They Run (2022) 75% “Saoirse Ronan should take a bow. She steals this film and makes me smile. ” – ReelTalk Movie Reviews Nov 16, 2022 Full Review Enola Holmes 2 (2022) 93% “Millie Bobby Brown still makes Enola a very interesting character who talks to us directly as she goes about her exciting adventures. ” – ReelTalk Movie Reviews Nov 7, 2022 Full Review The Good Nurse (2022) 74% “Redmayne and Chastain deserve more lighting in scenes. Is that a chore? ” – ReelTalk Movie Reviews Oct 29, 2022 Full Review Beast (2022) 69% “Everything in this action thriller seems real. So, of course, that makes the thrills extra chillier. ” – ReelTalk Movie Reviews Oct 20, 2022 Full Review Blonde (2022) 42% “While watching BLONDE I felt ashamed to see Marilyn Monroe maimed. I looked for scenes that show her smart. but those are few and far apart. ” – ReelTalk Movie Reviews Oct 6, 2022 Full Review Hashtag Blessed: The Movie (2022) Fresh “Like most of my favorite Christmas films, "Hashtag Blessed" includes lots of holiday music, snow scenes, colorful Christmas trees, and – of course -- a Santa. The message here? It’s loud and clear. Helping others induces cheer. ” – ReelTalk Movie Reviews Oct 5, 2022 Full Review Spiderhead (2022) 39% “Technology gets out of hand. But my major complaint lies with the film’s predictability. . ” – ReelTalk Movie Reviews Oct 4, 2022 Full Review The Sea Beast (2022) 94% “Animation impresses us. Texture, details and action plus. “The Sea Beast” movie is not “Jaws,” But it’s a film that’s worth applause. ” – ReelTalk Movie Reviews Oct 4, 2022 Full Review Lou (2022) 69% “Allison Janney never had a role like LOU and she’s not bad. She transforms herself all the way into a real tough gal, I say. ” – ReelTalk Movie Reviews Sep 27, 2022 Full Review Pinocchio (2022) 27% “Although this live-action version of Pinocchio mostly stays with the story, it is not as seamless and entertaining as Disney’s 1940 animated classic.” – AuthorsDen Sep 23, 2022 Full Review The Festival of Troubadours (2022) “Lubezki-like skies and folk songs make up for any filmic wrongs. Plus, two main actors seem so real. Their performances clinch the deal.” – AuthorsDen Sep 7, 2022 Full Review Elvis (2022) 77% “Hitting deep notes and shaking right, Butler gives us a film delight. ” – ReelTalk Movie Reviews Aug 31, 2022 Full Review Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022) 94% “What a delightful picture show! You’ll be entranced before you know. ” – ReelTalk Movie Reviews Aug 18, 2022 Full Review Thirteen Lives (2022) 85% “This film makes us feel we are there. And so we really do care!” – AuthorsDen Aug 9, 2022 Full Review Purple Hearts (2022) 33% “The young co-stars of Purple Hearts -- revelatory in their parts. ” – AuthorsDen Aug 3, 2022 Full Review The Gray Man (2022) 45% “Beware, fans, your ears may implode. This thriller is a heavy load.” – AuthorsDen Jul 27, 2022 Full Review Persuasion (2022) 30% “Dakota Johnson and Cosmo Jarvis are convincing as a romantic couple. The way they look at each other sparks a bit of screen chemistry -- but we still wanted more.” – AuthorsDen Jul 21, 2022 Full Review BEAUTY (2022) 22% “If we could hear star Beauty’s songs. I would forgive this movie’s wrongs.” – ReelTalk Movie Reviews Jul 7, 2022 Full Review RRR (2022) 96% “Spectacular is RRR --- over the top yet you’ll want more! Action, drama and wild dancing, but don’t blink or you'll miss something. ” – ReelTalk Movie Reviews Jun 18, 2022 Full Review
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