2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
90%
“This film is as exciting as the discovery of a new dimension in life.” –
Boston Globe
Apr 9, 2025
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Barbarella (1968)
65%
“The story is as silly and as unmelodramatic as can possibly be imagined; the acting is incredibly uninspired, and the "put-on" turns into a bog, elaborately staged bore. ” –
Boston Globe
Feb 12, 2025
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Planet of the Apes (1968)
86%
“[Planet of the Apes] has a strong basic theme and a finale which is so powerful and at the same time frightening that only an adult mind can appreciate the implications. It is one of the most worth while productions of the year.” –
Boston Globe
May 1, 2024
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White Heat (1949)
94%
“James Cagney gives an astounding, realistic, terrific portrayal of a gangster as menacing and as ruthless as any ever played on the screen as the star of White Heat.” –
Boston Globe
Apr 23, 2024
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The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
100%
“The Alec Guinness picture is top-hole, as they say in England, with some wonderful wit, jolly dialogue and an alluring plot. ” –
Boston Globe
Apr 17, 2024
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Jailhouse Rock (1957)
67%
“To Presley Fans, Jailhouse Rock will undoubtedly have a strong appeal. To others the picture will be of only small interest. ” –
Boston Globe
Apr 12, 2024
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The Big Heat (1953)
94%
“The action is fast, [and] the work of both Ford and Gloria Grahame... are of top excellence.” –
Boston Globe
Apr 11, 2024
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Sabrina (1954)
89%
“When Miss Hepburn moves on to her romantic and delicate comedy scenes with the playboy, Mr. Holden, and the austere business man-brother, Mr. Bogart, the old Hepburn magic flashes out and again Sabrina becomes a joyous comedy. ” –
Boston Globe
Mar 27, 2024
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National Velvet (1944)
98%
“National Velvet makes you feel like a better person after you see it because it proves that fairy tales can turn into reality and that the strongest and most powerful force in life is a child's belief and her dreams.” –
Boston Globe
Mar 26, 2024
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Westward the Women (1951)
69%
“No matter how closely or how loosely it is based on actual incident, is engrossing cinema.” –
Boston Globe
Mar 7, 2024
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The Dark Angel (1935)
94%
“An artistic and emotional success - handsomely produced, with a careful eye to detail, and yet compelling and poignant in its play upon the heartstrings. ” –
Boston Globe
Mar 10, 2023
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
88%
“If you are seeing Gentlemen Prefer Blondes for the first time, it will probably please through its lavishness, and decorative qualities. ” –
Boston Globe
Mar 8, 2023
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Sayonara (1957)
82%
“This is a memorable presentation.” –
Boston Globe
Mar 3, 2023
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Flower Drum Song (1961)
79%
“This is genuine holiday joy-making, and the Rodgers tunes give zip and romance to the film.” –
Boston Globe
Feb 28, 2023
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Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)
89%
“This film is an honest, compassionate film in which fear, meanness, and sadism compete with generosity, loyalty, and plain shining goodness. ” –
Boston Globe
Feb 14, 2023
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Back to Bataan (1945)
86%
“The courage and perseverance of the Filipino guerrillas is emphasized in Back to Bataan, a thrilling, lusty, more or less honest account of how the way was paved for General MacArthur and his men to come back to beaten Bataan as victors.” –
Boston Globe
Feb 1, 2023
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Diabolique (1955)
95%
“Don't sell Diabolique short, because it has the most shocking sequences you've ever seen on the screen. ” –
Boston Globe
Jan 31, 2023
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Gentleman's Agreement (1947)
82%
“A brave, courageous, fascinating film is Gentleman's Agreement... Here is a picture that must be seen by bigots as well as men of good will; by hypocrites as well as understanding Americans if its message is to be fully appreciated.” –
Boston Globe
Nov 16, 2022
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The Maltese Falcon (1941)
99%
“It is one of the most satisfactory portrayals Bogart has given for some time, and practically no other actor could be better cast for the role.” –
Boston Globe
Nov 11, 2022
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Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
99%
“Practically every member of the family from the 5-year-olds to grandma will find entertainment and fun.” –
Boston Globe
Nov 10, 2022
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Stalag 17 (1953)
91%
“Stalag 17 is one of the great pictures of 1953.” –
Boston Globe
Nov 5, 2022
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The President's Mystery (1936)
80%
“Henry Wilcoxon give a sympathetic portrayal of the millionaire... and Sidney Blackmer portrays a suave and handsome villain with all the charm of which he is capable.” –
Boston Globe
Oct 25, 2022
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When Were You Born? (1938)
42%
“If the audience is in a tolerant mood and willing to pocket its skepticism, the manner in which she unravels the mystery will prove less than dull. ” –
Boston Globe
Oct 21, 2022
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The Cat and the Canary (1927)
93%
“Has suspense and real thrills. ” –
Boston Globe
Sep 28, 2022
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Village of the Damned (1960)
93%
“The picture is an excellent chiller-thriller, and the fact that the dialogue is serious enough so the story sounds as if it could happen in reality makes Village of the Damned one of the more effective melodramas in the category of science-fiction.” –
Boston Globe
Sep 28, 2022
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