Nell Dodson Russell
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Hamlet (1948)
96%
“For approximately two-and-one-half hours, Olivier and his superlative cast of actors sustain the most tense dramatic pace without hamming that I've ever seen on the screen. ” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Aug 17, 2022
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Death of a Salesman (1951)
100%
“An excellent but depressing picture.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 15, 2022
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My Son John (1952)
40%
“My Son John proves once again that Hollywood believes the only way to tackle a "problem" film is to belabor a point even at the sacrifice of realism.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 15, 2022
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The Snake Pit (1948)
100%
“This powerful film packs such a dramatic wallop that I don't recommend it to highly nervous or emotionally excitable people.” –
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Jan 15, 2022
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Pinky (1949)
67%
“Factually, in spite of the straight-out-of Hollywood conclusion, Pinky comes closer to getting at a few basic facts than either Lost Boundaries or Home of the Brave.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 15, 2022
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Paisan (1946)
100%
“Hollywood still has to grow up.... We've been too safe, too smug, too secure. European films reflect the suffering, the stark realism, the appreciation of human values that two wars in a generation have brought.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 15, 2022
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Five (1951)
73%
“Give [Oboler] credit. He has produced a different picture with a small cast of unknowns.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 15, 2022
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An Act of Murder (1948)
“The danger Hollywood faces in dealing with controversial medical subjects is that a film may create exactly the opposite impression it was intended to create, psychologically speaking.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 15, 2022
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The Winning Team (1952)
“It's a heart-warming film. Not great. Ronald Reagan, whom I consider to be one of Hollywood's most underrated actors, does a genuinely good job in the role of Alex.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 15, 2022
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From Here to Eternity (1953)
88%
“The surprise, the big surprise of the picture is Frank Sinatra in the role of skinny, excitable, lovable Private Maggio.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 15, 2022
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The Well (1951)
100%
“Your eyes may fill with tears once or twice and your heart will tug at your conscience.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 15, 2022
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Three for Bedroom C (1952)
“A yawn in technicolor.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 15, 2022
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The African Queen (1951)
96%
“If you go to see African Queen expecting heavyweight drama, you're In for a disappointment.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 15, 2022
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Detective Story (1951)
71%
“Under William Wyler's skillful handling, the camera follows the disintegration of Detective Jim McLeod at the same time that it records the drama behind the scenes of a big city precinct station.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 15, 2022
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Forever Amber (1947)
18%
“Forever Amber has the advantage of an eye-pleasing technicolor job to gloss over the fact that it's just two-and-one-half hours of yawn bait.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 15, 2022
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Operation Disaster (1951)
“The suspense In "Operations Disaster is at times too real to be classified as entertainment. The finale is heartbreaking and could never have happened in Hollywood.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 15, 2022
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Whiplash (1948)
“If they were giving awards for the Turkey of the Year, this one would be way out front.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 15, 2022
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The Window (1949)
100%
“The Window isn't overly long, but every minute of it keeps your attention riveted to the screen.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 14, 2022
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Task Force (1949)
“A gripping film of navy and navy air force operations in World War II, made, unbelievably realistic in spots by clever insertion of action shots of actual combat in the Pacific.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 14, 2022
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The Robe (1953)
38%
“It is a beautiful picture, a story of faith and Christianity triumphing over tyranny. Cinemascope and magnificent technicolor plus the performance of Richard Burton, Jean Simmons and Victor Mature make a picture that will live long in the memory.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 14, 2022
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If Winter Comes (1948)
“If you insist on going, don't say I didn't warn you.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 14, 2022
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The Three Musketeers (1948)
75%
“Gorgeous technicolor, plenty of action. Lana Turner as the evil, ill-fated Countess De Winter -- WOW!” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 14, 2022
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My Dream Is Yours (1949)
“This is one of those Hollywood rarities, a film musical that offers topnotch entertainment. One of the big reasons is singer Doris Day. She's the most refreshing, completely captivating little minx you've ever seen in a long while.” –
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jan 14, 2022
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Road House (1948)
86%
“Richard Widmark being nasty, Ida Lupino being nice on the eyes and Cornel Wilde -- WOW!” –
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Jan 14, 2022
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The Red Menace (1949)
“This is a curious jumble of corn, melodrama, and wishful thinking.” –
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Jan 14, 2022
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