Jean Lowerison
Tomatometer-approved critic
L'amour fou (2010)
“You'd think a biopic with this title would have some passion, craziness or at least spark. But L'Amour Fou is surprisingly tepid about everything, to the point of being a little boring.” –
San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
Feb 2, 2024
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Richard Jewell (2019)
77%
“Richard Jewell should be seen by all writers and wannabe writers as a reminder that the public trust is a gift that can be taken back at any time.” –
San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
Dec 20, 2019
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Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love (2019)
80%
4
“In 1994, Cohen, always questing, entered Mt. Baldy Zen, a Buddhist monastery east of Los Angeles. He stayed there five years, then returned to music. He went back on tour in 2009, and gave Marianne front-row seats for his Oslo concert.” –
ReviewExpress.com
Aug 9, 2019
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David Crosby: Remember My Name (2019)
92%
5
“Crosby's still here. And still singing. Here's to more of it.” –
ReviewExpress.com
Jul 18, 2019
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Yesterday (2019)
63%
“Patel's Jack is both an engaging character and a good musician and that the film is an amusing way to spend a summer evening.” –
San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
Jul 11, 2019
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Maiden (2018)
98%
4/5
“This film is for anyone who dreams of doing something that's never been done before - and for those who enjoy watching it happen.” –
ReviewExpress.com
Jul 1, 2019
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5B (2018)
100%
“The filmmakers build suspense with colorful footage of the city in the 1970s, when being gay was (newly) not only publicly possible and permissible but even celebrated.” –
San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
Jun 28, 2019
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The Raft (2018)
90%
“A strange but fascinating film.” –
San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
Jun 20, 2019
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Trial by Fire (2018)
63%
“Despite its clumsy first-act emphasis on exposition and excessive length, the story is important and Dern deserves a nomination for almost single-handedly saving the film with her committed and engaging performance.” –
San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
May 23, 2019
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The White Crow (2018)
68%
“This is no knock on Ivenko, a fine young dancer, but watching him dance will never give filmgoers an understanding of what made Nureyev so very special. Only Nureyev could dance like that.” –
San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
May 9, 2019
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If the Dancer Dances (2018)
93%
“I found the film fascinating.” –
San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
May 3, 2019
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Ghetto (2002)
81%
“A sad but inspirational story that needs to be told and should be seen.” –
San Diego Metropolitan
Jan 29, 2019
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Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)
98%
“Don't miss this astonishing story.” –
San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
Jan 10, 2019
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The Old Man & the Gun (2018)
93%
“You couldn't get a better actor than Robert Redford to portray the based-on-fact thief Forrest Tucker in David Lowery's The Old Man & the Gun.” –
San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
Jan 10, 2019
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McQueen (2018)
99%
“You don't have to care about fashion to enjoy this film.” –
San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
Jan 10, 2019
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Border (2018)
97%
“Beautifully filmed (especially the forest sections) and well acted.” –
San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
Jan 10, 2019
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Untouchable (2016)
100%
“Untouchable is a difficult film, but one every citizen should see and discuss with friends and neighbors.” –
San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
Jan 9, 2019
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Free Solo (2018)
97%
5
“A Daredevil Does His Thing” –
ReviewExpress.com
Oct 27, 2018
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The Guilty (2018)
98%
4
“Uncinematic But Riveting” –
ReviewExpress.com
Oct 27, 2018
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The Cakemaker (2017)
97%
5/5
“Those looking for something different in a film.” –
ReviewExpress.com
Aug 3, 2018
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Creedmoria (2016)
“It's a simple premise, amusingly written and well acted all around. No superheroes here, just a teen who wants to escape the craziness in her life.” –
San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
Jul 31, 2018
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Mountain (2017)
88%
4/5
“Risky Dangerous Adventure, Fans of extreme sports and the beauty of nature will enjoy this.” –
ReviewExpress.com
May 14, 2018
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Final Portrait (2017)
73%
4
“The Agony of Making Art” –
ReviewExpress.com
Apr 28, 2018
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Obit. (2016)
93%
5/5
“It's almost enough to inspire the reader to go out and do something important” –
ReviewExpress.com
Nov 30, 2017
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The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)
79%
4/5
“Weird and Fascinating” –
ReviewExpress.com
Nov 7, 2017
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