Katrina Olson
Tomatometer-approved critic
Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field (2023)
7/10
“If you’re a lover of fashion, film, or simply a fan of trailblazers, this documentary is a must-watch. It’s a vibrant, colorful ode to a woman who has dressed some of our favorite characters, all while remaining true to her own. ” –
katrinaolson.ca
Sep 20, 2024
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The Death Tour (2024)
88%
5.5/10
“"The joy and enthusiasm they spread are palpable, making each wrestling match more than just entertainment—it’s a beacon of hope."” –
katrinaolson.ca
Aug 20, 2024
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Cruella (2021)
75%
8/10
“This film takes the audience on twists and turns leading to an unexpected place. But a place where it is quite obvious there will be sequels to spawn from Cruella's character. I highly recommend this film.” –
katrinaolson.ca
May 26, 2021
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Kenny Scharf: When Worlds Collide (2020)
85%
7.5/10
“I found it heart warming and endearing, especially because of his daughter's direction of the film. If you are interested in the art of this period, I think you will love this documentary.” –
katrinaolson.ca
Apr 23, 2021
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Crisis (2021)
66%
7.5/10
“I think the film is well made, it strikes a nerve in society right now about corruption in pharmaceuticals that all play into the "war on drugs" in the streets. This is a legitimate crisis in our society in North America.” –
katrinaolson.ca
Mar 19, 2021
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Happiest Season (2020)
82%
5.5/10
“Happiest Season is "rather Hallmark-ish trying to be edgy. It really missed the marked unfortunately."” –
katrinaolson.ca
Nov 27, 2020
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Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful (2020)
78%
8/10
“Indisputably, the editorial images created by Helmut Newton are some of the most iconic of the 20th century and this film Helmut Newton: The Bad & The Beautiful does a good job illustrating his work.” –
katrinaolson.ca
Jul 28, 2020
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Shoot to Marry (2020)
76%
8.5/10
“This documentary is extremely intimate. Three quarters of this film were uncomfortable to watch... You are kind grossed out by what's happening but not enough to turn it off because you need to see how it is going to end.” –
katrinaolson.ca
May 15, 2020
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Queen of Paradis (2020)
100%
7/10
“This is a very easy film to watch, it is beautifully shot. The colours are a feast for your eyes, and every frame is treated like a thoughtful composition.” –
katrinaolson.ca
Mar 28, 2020
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Go Back to China (2019)
83%
7.5/10
“Go Back to China is Clueless meets crazy rich Asians. This is a fun and easy film to watch.” –
katrinaolson.ca
Feb 26, 2020
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Queen & Slim (2019)
82%
9.5
“There is a certain sense of pride and deep admiration when I see two women who are contemporaries creating a love story masterpiece of this generation.” –
katrinaolson.ca
Nov 18, 2019
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Lifeline: Clyfford Still (2019)
6.5/10
“Like his contemporaries Rothko and Pollack, he struggled through a period of art history that favoured his style though he survived and rode it out where the others met their demise.” –
katrinaolson.ca
Nov 5, 2019
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Serendipity (2019)
82%
8/10
“Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness month comes this pivotal documentary that shows a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in an illuminated and artful light unlike anything before.” –
katrinaolson.ca
Oct 18, 2019
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Liam Gallagher: As It Was (2019)
63%
7/10
“If you were ever a fan of Oasis and the Gallagher brothers, this documentary is a must-see!” –
katrinaolson.ca
Sep 16, 2019
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The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)
95%
7.5/10
“The chemistry between Tyler and Elenor is magnetic. It was actually so good it made me wish Dakota Johnson and Shia LaBeouf would get together in real life.” –
katrinaolson.ca
Aug 21, 2019
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Holy Lands (2018)
35%
5.5/10
“Holy Lands is an interesting film about a family with a lot of disfunction. There were parts that were funny, but overall it wasn't what I hoped it would be.” –
katrinaolson.ca
Jul 10, 2019
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Amaurosis (2017)
70%
6.5/10
“The treatment of Amaurosis is beautiful, I fell in love with the interior spaces of the couples home and the lake cottage... Jasmine Hyde was both convincing and captivating as the grieving mother trying to move forward with her life.” –
katrinaolson.ca
Jun 1, 2019
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I'm Going to Break Your Heart (2019)
6/10
“This very intimate look into the couples life and creative process uncovers what it means to belong and grow together. It's a beautiful glimpse of the how their life bleeds into their art.” –
katrinaolson.ca
May 30, 2019
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Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019)
54%
6.5/10
“The casting in this film was perfect, the story was enrapturing and created just a subtle inkling of the actual facts of the Bundy murders” –
Calgary Movies
Feb 7, 2019
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Halston (2019)
77%
7.5/10
“This film was an amazing exploration of an artist who lived to create. When his work was devalued, he had nothing to live for anymore.Tcheng does Halston proud, honouring his life's work in this very entertaining dramocumentary.” –
Calgary Movies
Feb 7, 2019
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At Eternity's Gate (2018)
79%
7/10
“Do I consider this film amongst Schnabel's masterpieces? No, but I do think it is a masterful and unique interpretation of Van Gogh's life on film.” –
katrinaolson.ca
Jan 11, 2019
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Violent (2014)
6/10
“It's not an everyone film. It is a deep thinking film. The silence, echo and then vibrational scenes really get inside your head.” –
katrinaolson.ca
Oct 30, 2018
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By the Sea (2015)
35%
6.5/10
“The chemistry between Brad and Angelina is killer. It palpable and obvious it is from beyond the screen.” –
katrinaolson.ca
Oct 30, 2018
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Lolo (2015)
59%
8/10
“Julie Delpy is such a spectacular actress, especially in this role. It reminded me a little of her character in2 days in Paris, but more mature and twice as funny.” –
katrinaolson.ca
Oct 30, 2018
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Being 17 (2016)
95%
9/10
“Being 17 is an exploration of masculinity and sensitivity at an age of uncertainty.” –
katrinaolson.ca
Oct 30, 2018
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