Movies--Reviews

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1201 Wrath of Khan: no surprises
Northern Iowan 78:60, p.5 		Review of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan"; photo.
1202 E.T. a sure winner, classic blend of fantasy and suspense
Northern Iowan 78:58, p.4 		Review of the movie "E.T."
1203 Rocky III looks to be a hit
Northern Iowan 78:56, p.7 		Review of the movie 'Rocky III'.
1204 'Chariots of Fire' OK, but no Oscar winner
Northern Iowan 78:48, p.12 		A review of the movie 'Chariots of Fire'; photo.
1205 'Victor/Victoria': Edwards is back
Northern Iowan 78:47, p.14 		Review of the movie.
1206 'Quest for Fire': fresh survivalist drama
Northern Iowan 78:46, p.9 		Review of the movie "Quest for Fire".
1207 'Deathtrap'--fatally fascinating
Northern Iowan 78:43, p.16 		A review of the movie "Deathtrap"; photo.
1208 'Border' only needs plot
Northern Iowan 78:39, p.11 		A review of the movie 'The Border'.
1209 'On Golden Pond': a satisfying film
Northern Iowan 78:37, p.12 		A review of the movie 'On Golden Pond'.
1210 'Whose Life' is funny, sad, surprising
Northern Iowan 78:32, p.14 		A review of the movie 'Whose Life is it Anyway'.
1211 In review, 'Absence' interesting but unrealistic
Northern Iowan 78:31, p.8 		A review of the movie "Absence of Malice"; photo.
1212 Says 'Taps' reviewer unfair to actors, film
Northern Iowan 78:31, p.2 		Student believes Leigh Rigby's review of the movie 'Taps' was inaccurate.
1213 'Taps': offensive and a waste of time
Northern Iowan 78:29, p.10 		A review of the movie 'Taps'.
1214 'Ghost Story'--scary without rolling heads
Northern Iowan 78:28, p.14 		A review of the movie 'Ghost Story'.
1215 History can be fun. . . 'Reds' interests on two levels
Northern Iowan 78:27, p.9 		A review of the movie "Reds".
1216 Fact-based 'Prince of City' Oscar material
Northern Iowan 78:25, p.10 		A review of the movie 'Prince of the City'.
1217 He's back again in 'Halloween II'
Northern Iowan 78:22, p.11 		A review of the movie 'Halloween II'.
1218 'Bandits' funny, but no Python film
Northern Iowan 78:20, p.14 		A review of the movie 'Time Bandits'.
1219 McNichol, Mason a winning pair
Northern Iowan 78:13, p.9 		A review of the movie 'Only When I Laugh'.
1220 'Mommie Dearest' from exploitative to silly
Northern Iowan 78:10, p.12 		A review of the movie 'Mommie Dearest'.
1221 'Body Heat' is a frustrating film full of great moments
Northern Iowan 78:7, p.11 		Review of the movie 'Body Heat'.
1222 'Atlantic City'--it's about real people
Northern Iowan 78:5, p.9 		A review of the movie "Atlantic City".
1223 'First Monday" script both catchy and moving
Northern Iowan 78:1, p.17 		Review of the movie "First Monday in October."
1224 Witness the birth of a cult film
Northern Iowan 78:1, p.17 		Review of the movie "An American Werewolf in London".
1225 Effects in 'Outland' are special
Northern Iowan 77:57, p.3 		Review of the film "Outland."
1226 'Heaven's Gate'--choppy, but has good moments
Northern Iowan 77:55, p.8 		Review of the film "Heaven's Gate."
1227 'Postman' is powerfully tragic; compelling film comes from 1934 novel.
Northern Iowan 77:47, p.10 		Review of the film "The Postman Always Rings Twice"; photo.
1228 'Altered States' plays it safe
Northern Iowan 77:45, p.8 		Review of "Altered States"; photo.
1229 The love story's setting is its charm
Northern Iowan 77:45, p.8 		Review of "The Competition".
1230 Tomlin's talents well-exercised: 'Shrinking Woman' has entertaining message
Northern Iowan 77:32, p.8 		Lily Tomlin takes comical role in "The Incredible Shrinking Woman."
1231 Eastwood still 'the tough guy'
Northern Iowan 77:31, p.12 		Clint Eastwood is still the standard tough guy in "Any Which Way You Can."
1232 'Nine to Five' basically feminist: Fonda, Tomlin and Parton make points for working women
Northern Iowan 77:30, p.8 		"Nine to Five" is a comical movie combined with aspects of feminism.
1233 1980 movies hit highs, lows: in review
Northern Iowan 77:28, p.6 		Review of 1980's movies; "The Shining," "Elephant Man," "Caddyshack."
1234 In review: Woody Allen's new movie is complex, vain, but enjoyable
Northern Iowan 77:25, p.10 		Review of the film "Stardust Memories."
1235 Youths exhibit depth, sensitivity; 'My Bodyguard' an absorbing character study film
Northern Iowan 77:23, p.8 		Review of the film "My Bodyguard."
1236 'Hard to go wrong' with Matthau in 'Hopscotch'
Public Relations News Release 77:22, p.13 		Review of the movie "Hopscotch."
1237 'Loving Couples' is 'gimmicky'
Public Relations News Release 77:20, p.13 		Review of the film "Loving Couples."
1238 'The Elephant Man' is a lesson in humanity
Northern Iowan 77:19, p.11 		Review of the film "The Elephant Man"; photo.
1239 Herzog's 'Nosferatu' could become classic
Northern Iowan 77:15, p.12 		Review of the movie "Nosferatu the Vampyre;" photo.
1240 'Ordinary People' shines
Northern Iowan 77:14, p.18 		Review of the film "Ordinary People."
1241 Goldie Hawn knocks 'em dead
Northern Iowan 77:14, p.18 		Review of the film "Private Benjamin"; photo.
1242 'Middle Age Crazy' very predictable
Northern Iowan 77:11, p.11 		A review of the film, "Middle Age Crazy."
1243 'Big Red One' like old war movie
Northern Iowan 77:9, p.6 		Review of the movie "Big Red One."
1244 'Those Lips, Those Eyes' boring song, dance
Northern Iowan 77:7, p.12 		Review of the movie "Those Lips, Those Eyes."
1245 'Dr. Fu Manchu' is a plot against viewer
Public Relations News Release 77:6, p.11 		Review of the movie Dr. Fu Manchu.
1246 'Special Edition' a disappointment; confusion reigns
Northern Iowan 77:4, p.14 		Review of the film "Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Special Edition."
1247 Xanadu dances in promising; bows out weak
Northern Iowan 77:1, p.8 		Review of the movie "Xanadu".
1248 'Star Wars' sequel strikes back
Northern Iowan 76:61, p.5 		A review of the movie 'The Empire Strikes Back'.
1249 'Urban Cowboy' rides high
Northern Iowan 76:61, p.5 		Review of the movie 'Urban Cowboy'.
1250 Reader offers response to NI 'Moses' review
Northern Iowan 76:61, p.2 		Response to the review of 'Wholly Moses.'
1251 They're on a mission from God
Northern Iowan 76:61, p.5 		Review of the movie 'The Blues Brothers'.
1252 Nicholson, Duvall 'shine'; film disappoints
Northern Iowan 76:59, p.5 		Review of the movie 'The Shining.'
1253 Reviewer broasts 'Brian' take-off
Northern Iowan 76:59, p.2 		Review of the movie 'Wholly Moses'.
1254 'Where the Buffalo Roam:' some parts funny, others just strange
Northern Iowan 76:54, p.6 		Review of the movie 'Where the Buffalo Roam.'
1255 Sissy Spacek proves she can act, in 'Coal Miner's Daughter'
Northern Iowan 76:48, p.6 		Review of the movie "Coal Miner's Daughter."
1256 'All That Jazz': loaded with symbolism
Northern Iowan 76:45, p.B3 		Review of the movie "All That Jazz."
1257 'Cruising:' lacking everything but sleaze
Northern Iowan 76:42, p.10 		Review of the movie 'Cruising.'
1258 Richard Gere creates appealing character in 'American Gigolo'
Northern Iowan 76:39, p.9 		Review of the movie 'American Gigolo.'
1259 Three showbiz biggies go in style
Northern Iowan 76:28, p.6 		Review of the movie 'Going In Style"; photo.
1260 'Kramer vs. Kramer' : realistic, poignant
Northern Iowan 76:27, p.6 		Review of the movie 'Kramer vs. Kramer.'
1261 Star Trek movie should have been better
Northern Iowan 76:25, p.10 		Review of the Star Trek movie; photo.
1262 'Time After Time' combines variety of elements
Northern Iowan 76:21, p.6 		Review of the movie 'Time After Time.'
1263 'Life of Brian': film about mistaken identity
Northern Iowan 76:20, p.6 		Review of the movie "Life of Brian."
1264 'Apocalypse Now': worth waiting
Northern Iowan 76:19, p.8 		Review of the movie "Apocalypse Now."
1265 Movie '10' rates no more than a 5
Northern Iowan 76:14, p.9 		Review of the movie '10'.
1266 'Seduction of Joe Tynan' fine, sensitive
Northern Iowan 76:12, p.10 		Review of the movie 'Seduction of Joe Tynan.'
1267 'Breaking Away': a moving and funny film
Northern Iowan 76:10, p.9 		Found the movie to be a celebration of the lazy, sun-filled days of summer. A "feel good" movie.
1268 His 'Autumn Sonata' fails
Northern Iowan 76:8, p.11 		Believes that the script of Ingmar Bergman's film 'Autumn Sonata' leaves the characters not saying much of any special significance.
1269 'Dracula:' vampirism never looked so good
Northern Iowan 76:4, p.8 		Review of the movie Dracula.
1270 'Rocky Horror Show' prompts fire
Northern Iowan 76:3, p.11 		A fire broke out in the Old Auditorium during the showing of the movie 'Rocky Horror Picture Show'.
1271 'The Muppet Movie:' a touch of madcap genius
Northern Iowan 76:2, p.9 		Review of "The Muppet Movie"; photo.
1272 Rocky II: no knockout here
Northern Iowan 76:1, p.7 		Feels "Rocky II" was just a repeat of the better scenes of "Rocky ".
1273 "Moonraker": riveting boredom
Northern Iowan 75:60, p.4 		Review of the film "Moonraker."
1274 Jaws
Northern Iowan 75:58, p.4 		Review of the movie "Jaws."
1275 The Prisoner of Zenda
Northern Iowan 75:58, p.4 		Review of the film "The Prisoner of Zenda."
1276 Reviewer captivated by "A Little Romance"
Northern Iowan 75:57, p.3 		Review of the movie "A Little Romance."
1277 Clarification
Northern Iowan 75:55, p.1 		The reviewer for the movie "Norma Rae" was influenced by an article in Ms. Magazine
1278 "Norma Rae"--trivial and sexist?
Northern Iowan 75:54, p.5 		Review of the movie "Norma Rae."
1279 "Friendly Fire": part of TV's sudden interest in the Vietnam era
Northern Iowan 75:51, p.4 		Review of the TV movie "Friendly Fire" starring Carol Burnett and Ned Beatty.
1280 "Hair": the spirit of the sixties
Northern Iowan 75:49, p.4 		Review of the film version of "Hair" starring Treat Williams and Beverly D'Angelo.
1281 "The China Syndrome" : timely entertainment; film about nuclear disaster
Northern Iowan 75:48, p.5 		Review of the film "The China Syndrome" with Jack Lemmon and Michael Douglas.
1282 Clint and Clyde: monkey see, monkey do; "Every Which Way but Loose"
Northern Iowan 75:44, p.4 		Review of the movie "Every Which Way but Loose" starring Clint Eastwood.
1283 "Days of Heaven": sheer beauty; film transcends perfection
Northern Iowan 75:43, p.4 		A review of the movie "Days of Heaven" starring Sam Shepard and Richard Gere.
1284 Masterful use of suspense seduces audience
Northern Iowan 75:42, p.5 		Review of the movie "Halloween" starring Jamie Lee Curtis.
1285 Movie review example of "shoddy journalism"
Northern Iowan 75:41, p.2 		Student thinks that the movie reviewer of the Northern Iowan doesn't get the point of a few recent movies.
1286 "Boys from Brazil": dizzy rendition; "Nazis living in a dream world"
Northern Iowan 75:40, p.4 		Review of the film "Boys from Brazil" starring Gregory Peck and Laurence Olivier.
1287 Be terrified by "Body Snatchers"
Northern Iowan 75:39, p.4 		Review of the movie "The Invasion of the Body Snatchers" starring Donald Sutherland and Jeff Goldblum.
1288 Allen shows versatility in serious film "Interiors"
Northern Iowan 75:37, p.5 		Review of the movie "Interiors" starring Diane Keaton and written by Woody Allen.
1289 California Suite good film but not Neil Simon's best
Northern Iowan 75:32, p.4 		Review of the movie "California Suite" starring Alan Alda, Jane Fonda, Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor, and Walter Mathau.
1290 Super effects in a super movie
Northern Iowan 75:31, p.4 		Review of the movie 'Superman' with Christopher Reeves and Gene Hackman.
1291 Movies: review of '78 preview of '79
Northern Iowan 75:30, p.4 		A look at the movies that are Oscar contenders for 1978.
1292 Expectations not met in Magic
Northern Iowan 75:26, p.5 		Review of the movie 'Magic' starring Anthony Hopkins.
1293 Midnight Express makes Papillion, The Great Escape look like cakewalks
Northern Iowan 75:23, p.5 		Review of the movie "Midnight Express" starring Brad Davis.
1294 Movie "FM" gives some insight into life of a "jock"
Northern Iowan 74:56, p.3 		Review of the movie, FM.
1295 Brooks' Hitchcock satire shows talents of both in "High Anxiety"
Northern Iowan 74:49, p.2 		Review of movie "High Anxiety," a Mel Brooks production.
1296 Rock and roll is here to stay, but 'American Hot Wax' is not
Northern Iowan 74:48, p.3 		Believes film is full of inaccuracies and tricks us into liking the characters.
1297 "Julia" goes step past the turning point. . .
Northern Iowan 74:46, p.3 		Believes the film "Julia" is a well-paced movie which details the friendship between two women.
1298 "Goodbar:" bewildering, regrettable, and sad
Northern Iowan 74:41, p.3 		Review of "Looking for Mr. Goodbar".
1299 Friendship between women is portrayed in "Turning Point": NI movie review
Northern Iowan 74:38, p.3
1300 Simon's "Goodbye Girl" reminiscent of Cinderella: NI movie review
Northern Iowan 74:37, p.3