Lisa Jo Sagolla
Lisa Jo Sagolla's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)
32%
“Will likely enchant lots of little girls and boys while also tugging at the heartstrings of grown-up sons and daughters.” –
Film Journal International
Nov 1, 2018
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Impulso (2017)
60%
“Might have been more effective as a documentary short.” –
Film Journal International
Oct 17, 2018
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Kusama: Infinity (2018)
93%
“A visually exuberant documentary that tenderly traces the enthralling career of the maverick, mentally ill Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.” –
Film Journal International
Sep 6, 2018
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The Captain (2017)
83%
“A surprisingly palatable, artfully crafted docudrama about a German army deserter who poses as a Nazi officer and instigates brutal killings.” –
Film Journal International
Jul 25, 2018
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Three Identical Strangers (2018)
96%
“Three Identical Strangers would be more stimulating if it didn't so forcefully promote its emotional point of view.” –
Film Journal International
Jun 27, 2018
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RBG (2018)
93%
“A satisfyingly thorough portrait of the phenomenal octogenarian who has become a popular cultural icon among Millennials.” –
Film Journal International
May 2, 2018
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Nana (2016)
60%
“NANA devotes too much screen time to its filmmaker and not enough to her Auschwitz-survivor grandmother who relates riveting tales of her wartime experiences.” –
Film Journal International
Apr 11, 2018
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My Art (2016)
65%
“A droll dramedy written and deftly directed by experimental photographic artist Laurie Simmons.” –
Film Journal International
Jan 10, 2018
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The Dancer (2016)
59%
“Those interested in dance history-or who appreciate unconventional heroines and like to luxuriate in transporting period dramas-will absolutely love The Dancer.” –
Film Journal International
Nov 29, 2017
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Shadowman (2017)
95%
“An incredibly dramatic documentary, award-winning filmmaker Oren Jacoby's Shadowman is a candid portrait of visual artist Richard Hambleton.” –
Film Journal International
Nov 28, 2017
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Naples '44 (2017)
63%
“This is a film that must be seen more than once.” –
Film Journal International
Nov 28, 2017
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Rebels on Pointe (2017)
100%
“A warmhearted documentary that will tickle all audiences.” –
Film Journal International
Nov 15, 2017
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Bill Nye: Science Guy (2017)
100%
“A delightful chance to walk in the shoes of a tireless promoter of science education.” –
Film Journal International
Oct 27, 2017
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The Paris Opera (2017)
70%
“A disrespectful documentary that uses decontextualized behind-the-scenes footage to highlight the absurd.” –
Film Journal International
Oct 18, 2017
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The Pathological Optimist (2017)
60%
“Regardless of where you stand on the vaccination issue, it's possible to relish Miranda Bailey's highly informative, anger-arousing film, and to feel it's promoting your own views.” –
Film Journal International
Sep 29, 2017
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Bobbi Jene (2017)
64%
“An unflinchingly revealing personal portrait.” –
Film Journal International
Sep 21, 2017
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A Life in Waves (2017)
“A must-see for anyone interested in the creative accomplishments of unsung women who, like [Suzanne] Ciani, played revolutionary roles in male-dominated fields.” –
Film Journal International
Aug 9, 2017
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Step (2017)
96%
“Step is emotionally engaging but may disappoint those hoping to see a lot of exciting stepping.” –
Film Journal International
Aug 2, 2017
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The Pulitzer at 100 (2016)
22%
“A humorless, highbrow documentary.” –
Film Journal International
Jul 19, 2017
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Restless Creature: Wendy Whelan (2016)
100%
“Ballet connoisseurs will find Restless Creature captivating, yet the uninitiated need not shy away from it.” –
Film Journal International
May 23, 2017
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Mr. Gaga (2015)
87%
“Weighty, surprising, affecting, darkly humorous and marvelously informative.” –
Film Journal International
Jan 30, 2017
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Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened (2016)
95%
“May disappoint serious musical-theatre connoisseurs looking for new information or analysis concerning its subject.” –
Film Journal International
Nov 17, 2016
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Dancer (2016)
88%
“This probing documentary explores the mercurial behavior of the Ukrainian-born ballet phenom nicknamed "the Bad Boy of Ballet."” –
Film Journal International
Sep 15, 2016
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A Ballerina's Tale (2015)
78%
“Lacks critical objectivity and feels more like a public-relations exercise than the probing documentary its remarkable subject deserves.” –
Film Journal International
Oct 14, 2015
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Paul Taylor: Creative Domain (2014)
67%
“Those expecting to see a close-up view of a genius in action may be disappointed or even disillusioned.” –
Film Journal International
Sep 10, 2015
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