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101 'A Star Is Born' hits every note
Northern Iowan 115:13, p.5 		Friesen reviews "A Star is Born," 4.5/5; photo.
102 'A Simple Favor' is simply average
Northern Iowan 115:11, p.4 		Friesen reviews "A Simple Favor," 3/5; photo.
103 'The Predator' falls prey to laziness
Northern Iowan 115:8, p.4 		Friesen reviews "The Predator," 2/5; photo.
104 'The Nun" is an unholy abomination
Northern Iowan 115:6, p.4 		Friesen reviews "The Nun," 1.5/5; photo.
105 'Crazy Rick Asians' lacks originality
Northern Iowan 115:4, p.4 		Friesen reviews "Crazy Rich Asians," 3/5; photo.
106 Lee makes comeback with 'BlackkKlansman'
Northern Iowan 115:2, p.4 		Friesen reviews "BlacKkKlansman," 4/5; photo.
107 'Chappaquiddick' adequately delivers
Northern Iowan 114:54, p.4 		The author gives the file 'Chappaquiddick' an admissible rating overall.
108 A dazzling dystopian dog film
Northern Iowan 114:52, p.4 		The author gives high praise to Wes Anderson and his movie 'Isle of the Dogs.'
109 New horror flick silently shocks
Northern Iowan 114:50, p.5 		Writer Clinton Olsasky gives his review on the horror film "A Quiet Place." The film contains practically no dialogue as the characters fight to survive sightless monsters who hunt by sound and will find them if they utter a word.
110 'Ready Player One' is a fun thrill ride
Northern Iowan 114:49, p.5 		The author gives a positive review of Steven Spielberg's file 'Ready Player One.'
111 Teen sex comedy transcends genre
Northern Iowan 114:47, p.4 		Olsasky gives a sterling review for 'Blockers,' giving it three and a half paws.
112 Reviewer wrecks 'Wrinkle in TIme'
Northern Iowan 114:45, p.4 		The author gives his negative opinion on Walt Disney's Pictures rendition of a 'Wrinkle in Time.'
113 Best Picture nominees recap
Northern Iowan 114:41, p.5 		The author gives his review of the movies nominated for Academy Award's category of Best Picture, as well as who he thinks will win.
114 WWII film highlights tramua at home
Northern Iowan 114:39, p.4 		Author Clinton Olsasky reviews the Netflix film "Mudbound" which portrays the post war experiences of two WWII veterans, one who was black and the other white.
115 'Lego Movie 2' is awesome on all levels
Northern Iowan 115:34, p.5 		"The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part" received a 4/5 from the author.
116 'The Greatest Showman' fails to deliver
Northern Iowan 114:31, p.4

Olsasky reviews "The Greatest Showman," 2.5/5; photo.
117 "Jumanji": Welcome to boredom
Northern Iowan 114:30, p.5

Olsasky reviews "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," 2/5; photo.
118 "The Post" delights, informs, inspires
Northern Iowan 114:29, p.5

Olsasky reviews "The Post," 4.5/5; photo.
119 Critics and audience divided
Northern Iowan 114:29, p.3

In the author's opinion, there is a growing divide between general audience and film critic reviews of movies, which impacts box office success; photos.
120 NI film critic's top movies of 2017
Northern Iowan 114:28, p.4

Olsasky names his top five favorite movies of 2017. 5th to 1st, they include: "Blade Runner 2019"; "A Ghost Story"; "Lady Bird"; "The Shape of Water"; and "Raw"; photos.
121 Heartfelt dark comedy a success
Northern Iowan 114:7, p.4

Olsasky reviews "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," 5/5; photo.
122 "Coco" expertly plucks heartstrings
Northern Iowan 114:25, p.5

Olsasky reviews "Coco," 4.5/5; photo.
123 "Express" remake goes off the rails
Northern Iowan 114:24, p.5

Olsasky reviews "Murder on the Orient Express," 3/5; photo.
124 'Marshall' is supreme disappointment
Northern Iowan 114:21, p.5

Olsasky reviews "Marshall," 2.5/5; photo.
125 New biopic serves up inspiration
Northern Iowan 114:18, p.5 		Olsasky reviews the movie "Battle of the Sexes" starring Emma Stone and Steve Carell; photo.
126 Sci-fi sequel is superb successor
Northern Iowan 114:15, p.5 		Olsasky reviews the movie "Blade Runner 2049"; photo.
127 "American Made" educated, entertains
Northern Iowan 114:13, p.5 		Clinton Olsasky reviews the movie "American Made"; photo.
128 Skip "Home Again" for Homecoming
Northern Iowan 114:11, p.4 		Olsasky reviews the movie "Home Agian" stating Reese Witherspoon; photo.
129 "It" merges nostalgia with horror
Northern Iowan 114:8, p.5 		Olsasky reviews the revival of the classic movie "It"; photo.
130 "Mother" gives birth to masterpiece
Northern Iowan 114:7, p.5 		Clinton Olsasky reviews the movie "Mother" staring Jennifer Lawrence; photo.
131 "Wind River" will chill your heart
Northern Iowan 114:6, p.5 		Olsasky reviews the film "Wind River"; photo.
132 "Logan" flick pushes its luck
Northern Iowan 114:4, p.5 		Clinton Olsasky reviews the movie "Logan Lucky"; photo.
133 New crime drama is a "Good Time"
Northern Iowan 114:3, p.4 		Olsasky reviews the movie "Good Times" directed by Ben and Josh Safdie; photo.
134 Top five movies of the summer
Northern Iowan 114:1, p.7 		Olsasky reviews the movies, in his opinion, were the best of the summer. The movies he reviewed were "Dunkirk", "It Comes at Night", "Okja", "A Ghost Story", and "Raw"; photo.
135 "Huntsman" sequel so bad, it's funny
Northern Iowan 112:54, p.5 		Rouse reviews "The Huntsman: Winter's War," 1/5; photo.
136 Big plot dreams poorly executed in "Criminal"
Northern Iowan 112:53, p.4 		Rouse reviews "Criminal," 2/5; photo.
137 Old Disney favorite stays true to original tale
Northern Iowan 112:52, p.4 		Rouse reviews "The Jungle Book" (2016); 3.5/5; photo.
138 "Hardcore Henry" self-aware nature makes it work
Northern Iowan 112:49, p.5 		Rouse reviews "Hardcore Henry," 4/5.
139 Williams biopic best for Hank's fans
Northern Iowan 112:48, p.4 		Rouse reviews "I Saw the Light," 2.5/5; photo.
140 West's Batman outshines 50 years later
Northern Iowan 112:47, p.3 		Olsasky reviews the newly-released "Batman v. Superman," discussing its negative critical reception, and favors "Batman: The Movie."
141 Impending doom weighs down new DC film
Northern Iowan 112:46, p.4 		Rouse reviews "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice," 2/5; photo.
142 "Cloverfield" thrill ride
Northern Iowan 112:44, p.4 		Rouse reviews "10 Cloverfield Lane," 4/5; photo.
143 "Zootopia" message too strong
Northern Iowan 112:42, p.5 		Rouse reviews "Zootopia," 2/5; photo.
144 "Risen" isn't your average Sunday school film
Northern Iowan 112:41, p.4 		Rouse reviews "Risen," 4/5; photo.
145 Satirical ode to cinema
Northern Iowan 112:39, p.5 		Rouse reviews "Hail, Caesar!"; 3/5.
146 A new type of hero
Northern Iowan 112:37, p.4 		Rouse reviews "Deadpool," 4/5; photo.
147 Old western delivers the drama
Northern Iowan 112:35, p.9 		Rouse reviews "Jane Got a Gun," 3/5; photo.
148 Third time's the charm
Northern Iowan 112:33, p.5 		Rouse reviews "Kung Fu Panda 3," 3.5/5; photo.
149 Oscar-worthy Leo film?
Northern Iowan 112:32, p.5 		Rouse reviews "The Revenant," 4.5/5; photo.
150 Tarantino's 8th film is killer
Northern Iowan 112:30, p.5 		Rouse reviews "The Hateful Eight," 5/5; photo.
151 The force has awakened
Northern Iowan 112:28, p.5 		Rouse reviews "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," 4/5; photo.
152 "Krampus" delivers coal
Northern Iowan 112:26, p.6 		Rouse reviews "Krampus," 2.5/5.
153 You should see "The Night Before"... today
Northern Iowan 112:26, p.6 		Rouse reviews "The Night Before," 3.5/5; photo.
154 "Hunger Games" goes out with a bang
Northern Iowan 112:25, p.5 		Rouse reviews "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II," 4/5; photo.
155 Old classic returns to theaters
Northern Iowan 112:23, p.5 		Rouse reviews "The Peanuts Movie, 5/5; photo.
156 Just another Bond film
Northern Iowan 112:21, p.7 		Rouse reviews "Spectre," 2.5/5; photo.
157 Film defies the odds
Northern Iowan 112:19, p.4 		Rouse reviews "The Walk," 3.5/5.
158 Gothic genre revival
Northern Iowan 112:17, p.4 		Rouse reviews "Crimson Peak," 3/5.
159 Ridley film is out of this world
Northern Iowan 112:17, p.4 		Rouse reviews "The Martian," 5/5; photo.
160 Suspense film is frighteningly realistic
Northern Iowan 112:12, p.5 		Rouse reviews "Sicario," 5/5; photo.
161 "Maze Runner" sequel falls flat
Northern Iowan 112:10, p.4 		Rouse reviews "Scorch Trials," 2/5.
162 Chess film plays a weak game
Northern Iowan 112:9, p.4 		Rouse reviews "Pawn Sacrifice," 2/5; photo.
163 Outrageous Turkish films become guilty pleasure
Northern Iowan 112:8, p.4 		Robertson shares his appreciation for the 1980's Turkish film scene.
164 Depp's return
Northern Iowan 112:7, p.5 		Rouse reviews "Black Mass," 5/5; photo.
165 'Not film' comes to Netflix
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.4 		Robertson discusses the movie "This is Not a Film" and gives it a favorable review.
166 Little sheep scores big ratings
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.4 		Rouse reviews the movie "Shaun the Sheep," 5/5.
167 Film based on memoir fails to deliver
Northern Iowan 112:4, p.4 		Rouse reviews "A Walk in the Woods," 2/5; photo.
168 "The Gift" that unwraps itself
Northern Iowan 112:3, p.4 		Rouse reviews "The Gift," 4.5/5.
169 "We Are Your Friends"; more like "We Are Plot Devices"
Northern Iowan 112:2, p.4 		Rouse reviews the movie "We Are Your Friends," 2.5/5; photo.
170 Date night flick hits the screen
Northern Iowan 111:53, p.6 		Joshua Rouse reviews "Age of Adaline"; photo.
171 A new type of horror
Northern Iowan 11:51, p.4 		Joshua Rouse reviews "Unfrended".
172 Horror film follows cult classics
Northern Iowan 111:49, p.4 		Joshua Rouse reviews "If Follows".
173 Neeson in action
Northern Iowan 111:44, p.4 		Joshua Rouse reviews "Run all Night".
174 Film receives five paws
Northern Iowan 111:42, p.4 		Student Joshua Rouse reviews the movie "Birdman".
175 An indecisive spy film
Northern Iowan 111:40, p.3 		Joshua Rouse reviews "Kingsman: The secret service".
176 Time travel film missed the mark
Northern Iowan 111:34, p.4 		Joshua Rouse reviews "Project Almanac"; photo.
177 Film based on Martin Luther King Jr. gets high marks
Northern Iowan 111:30, p.4 		Joshua Rouse reviews "Selma" a movie on the Montgomery marches of 1965.
178 Controversial film is just another comedy
Northern Iowan 111:28, p.6 		Joshua Rouse looks at "The Interview" a controversial comedy dealing with the assassination of North Korean dictator Kim Jung-Un; photo.
179 "Mockingjay:" a lot of drama, not enough action
Northern Iowan 111:27, p.6 		Joshua Rouse reveiws Hunger Games: Mockingjay part: 1 and gives it a three out of five; photo.
180 Film gets perfect paws
Northern Iowan 111:24, p.4 		Joshua Rouse reviews the movie "Interstellar" and gives it a perfect score.
181 Film plays up the terrible to become comedic
Northern Iowan 111:17, p.6 		Student Joshua Rouse reveiws the movie "John Wick".
182 Gritty film drives the horrors of war
Northern Iowan 111:16, p.6 		Film Critic Joshua Rouse reviews the movie "Fury"
183 Film brings suspense to screen
Northern Iowan 111:11, p.4 		Joshua Rouse reviews the movie "Gone Girl"
184 'Transcendence' fails to transcend
Northern Iowan 110:52, p.4 		Review of the movie "Transcendence".
185 'Divergent' doesn't diverge enough
Northern Iowan 110:45, p.6 		Reviews the movie 'Divergent'.
186 Interactive film series coming to Cedar Falls
Northern Iowan 110:44, p.4 		Film critics Travis Bean and Chris Lambert are bringing the Film Colossus Series to Cedar Falls. It begins on March 25 and will continue through April. The Series will be hosted in the Hearst Center for the Arts.
187 'Endless Love' leaves endless longing
Northern Iowan 110:37, p.4 		Gives a review for the movie "Endless Love".
188 'Awkward Moment' a new take on romance
Northern Iowan 110:33, p.6 		Says the movie 'Awkward Moment' is very relatable.
189 Sparks catching on in theaters
Northern Iowan 110:26, p.4 		Author reviews the movie "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire", based on the book series by Suzanne Collins. The film takes place in a dystopian futuristic society. She writes that the film is very detailed with quality cinematography and storyline.
190 'Thor: The Dark World' adds twists to tale
Northern Iowan 110:23, p.4 		Reviews the movie 'Thor: The Dark World.' Says the movie was like most superhero movies, but it was very entertaining.
191 'About Time' is charming, relatable
Northern Iowan 110:22, p.4 		The author found "About Time" to be a charming film filled with a message of the importance of love in life. "About Time" is about a family where all of the males I the family are capable of time travel. There is a strong message of living life fully.
192 'Monsters University' best animated film of summer
Northern Iowan 109:57, p.1 		Writer feels "Monsters, Inc." is the most underrated film Pixar has made. The film is not usually included in the greatest works Pixar Studio has made, but should be. Brief film plot and discussion of this newest film; photo.
193 Snyder's 'Man of Steel' takes aim but misses the mark
Northern Iowan 109:56, p.1 		Film critic thinks the film is ponderous, empty, soulless, unfulfilling, and, most of all, lame. Instead of the being humorous and lighthearted, it tries to be serious and profound. It is neither, and as a result, the film is just not fun to watch.
194 'Oz the Great and Powerful' leaves much to be desired compared to its classic predecessor
Northern Iowan 109:42, p.6 		Author believes that "Oz the Great and Powerful' is disappointing because of poor acting and too much computer-generated imagery.
195 'Dark Skies' horror film dims expectations
Northern Iowan 109:38, p.5 		The movie 'Dark Skies,' starring Keri Russell is a waste of time. It fails to scare the viewer; photo.
196 Live a more meaningful life
Northern Iowan 109:36, p.4 		The movie "American Beauty" is described. Says to look for the beauty in life; look past the stress.
197 The script is the star in Soderbergh's 'Side Effects'
Northern Iowan 109:34, p.6 		The movie "Side Effects" is reviewed. The reviewer says the previews for the movie were very misleading. The script for the movie was fantastic, but the actors' performances were not up to par.
198 Bigelow has given us her masterpiece
Northern Iowan 109:30, p.6 		The author feels the film is a recreation of the major events of the War on Terror. It almost plays like a documentary because of how it incorporates the major events of the War on Terror into the storyline; photo.
199 'Skyfall' brings humanity, humor back to Bond
Northern Iowan 109:23, p.6 		Review of the latest James Bond thriller; photo.
200 Are we set on 'easy'?
Northern Iowan 109:23, p.4 		Column asks the question: does the normal impact of easy games make us soft as consumers? Appreciate how hard things were many years ago. Every now and then we can all use a bit of perspective.