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Leslie Katz
Leslie Katz's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Movies reviews only
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Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019) |
The movie offers to mainstream America a compelling, detailed, compassionate look at the little-known lives, and hopes, of domestic workers. - San Francisco Examiner
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| Posted Aug 08, 2019
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Blindspotting (2018) |
A funny and relevant new Oakland-set buddy dramedy opening today about two friends, one white, one black. - San Francisco Examiner
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| Posted Jul 19, 2018
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Dolores (2017) |
"Dolores" shows her working tirelessly... - San Francisco Examiner
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| Posted Sep 08, 2017
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Obit. (2016) |
The engaging documentary by Vanessa Gould showcases the experienced, intrepid and sensitive writers who do their best to "do right" by the people who "have made an impact" whose lives they're bringing to light. - San Francisco Examiner
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| Posted May 12, 2017
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My Love Affair With the Brain: The Life & Science of Dr. Marian Diamond (2016) |
It's hard to resist an octogenarian lady scientist who carries a human brain around in a hat box. - San Francisco Examiner
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| Posted Mar 22, 2017
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Hunter Gatherer (2016) |
Andre Royo is remarkable as Ashley Douglas, the film's optimistic and opportunistic protagonist. - San Francisco Examiner
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| Posted Dec 30, 2016
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Grandma (2015) |
This is an entertaining, affecting movie about mothers, daughters, lovers, and the choices we make and how they shape us and others. - San Francisco Examiner
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| Posted Aug 28, 2015
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Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2011) |
Vreeland's attention to detail, her love of new and exciting images, her devotion to and ability to identify, that ethereal thing called style, come across loudly and clearly. - San Francisco Examiner
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| Posted Oct 05, 2012
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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) |
An engaging sense of closure to a tale that has captivated more than one generation, and one that has made cinematic history - culturevulture.net
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| Posted May 17, 2005
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) |
Cuarn brings a greater sensibility to his topic than did his predecessor Chris Columbus in the two previous Harry Potter movies. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Jun 03, 2004
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The Prince & Me (2004) |
Utterly predictable...utterly charming - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Apr 01, 2004
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The Perfect Score (2004) |
Watching it is certainly less engaging than actually taking the SAT. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Jan 29, 2004
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Along Came Polly (2004) |
Doesn't represent cinema at its height, but it will evoke more than a chuckle or two. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Jan 15, 2004
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The Fog of War (2003) |
More than a 106-minute interview...'The Fog of War' also works as a civics and history lesson - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Dec 20, 2003
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Stuck on You (2003) |
Stuck on You wondrously takes the high road and still elicits real laughs. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Dec 11, 2003
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In America (2002) |
The girls' playfulness, their inquisitiveness about new friends and surroundings, and their youthful hope and innocence give the movie its fundamental, irresistible appeal - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Nov 25, 2003
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The Haunted Mansion (2003) |
Makes things look good and whips up a heck of a chase scene [but] misses the emotional foundation, the single essential element of any movie - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Nov 25, 2003
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Autumn Spring (2002) |
A fun movie about and for old people...also happens to be a movie that young people won't be able to resist - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Nov 21, 2003
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) |
Successfully mixes action, adventure and history with characters that are succinctly, competently developed. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Nov 13, 2003
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Pieces of April (2003) |
We're left feeling those quirky, confused, often unbearably loaded feelings we often get around our families, and the power of the most important one: unconditional love. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Oct 16, 2003
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Dopamine (2003) |
Decena's intelligent, thoughtful script...is buttressed by the intricate details that make what could be a superficial story into a real human affair. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Oct 09, 2003
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The School of Rock (2003) |
[Black's} charm is difficult to resist - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Oct 02, 2003
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Casa de los Babys (2003) |
Compelling, if not entirely satisfying - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Sep 29, 2003
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Lost in Translation (2003) |
The details, which flow like a simple string of pearls, are what make the movie endearing from start to finish. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Sep 11, 2003
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Thirteen (2003) |
Compellingly sheds light on a terrifying world - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Aug 20, 2003
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American Splendor (2003) |
Follows [Pekar's] journey with originality, humor and humanity - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Aug 17, 2003
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Camp (2003) |
Count 'Camp' as the rarity it is: a modern movie that's funny and sweet. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Aug 07, 2003
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Samy y Yo wins with its delightful details...[It's] like a big, friendly kiss. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Jul 25, 2003
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Buffalo Soldiers (2001) |
A vivid contemporary American tale that hasn't been told before - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Jul 24, 2003
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Kedma (2002) |
The film's "message"...is treated with such a heavy hand, that it'd almost be manipulative - if it weren't ultimately boring. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Jul 22, 2003
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The Settlers (2001) |
[The settlers'] combination of strident religious conviction and obliviousness to social and political intricacies is chilling. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Jul 20, 2003
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Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003) |
Not only dull and unfunny, it's appalling, and darned near offensive in its vapidity. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Jul 01, 2003
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The ChubbChubbs! (2002) |
The film's lackluster story and older than dirt gags -- it makes The Flintstones look like Shakespeare! -- keep it from reaching the outer limits of enjoyment. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Jun 09, 2003
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The In-Laws (2003) |
A tepid mix of lame jokes and run-of-the-mill action sequences - culturevulture.net
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| Posted May 22, 2003
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Winged Migration (2001) |
Mesmerizing and meditative - culturevulture.net
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| Posted May 07, 2003
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Identity (2003) |
In playfully paying homage to thrillers (both good and bad) of days gone by...the filmmakers have created something familiar, yet fresh. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Apr 29, 2003
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Confidence (2003) |
'Confidence' isn't as terrible as it is dull. There's nothing offensive, because there's simply not much there. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Apr 24, 2003
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Lilya 4-Ever (2002) |
Moodysson has created a rare work of art -- one with an intensity that evokes physical as well as emotional pain, and overwhelming compassion, too. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Apr 23, 2003
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Anger Management (2003) |
With this lineup of actors ... they should have conjured up fiery explosions of sidesplitting comic anger management rather than this tepid taste of implausible assertiveness training. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Apr 11, 2003
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Unknown Pleasures (2002) |
Despite the fact that there's little dramatic arc, little dialogue and little joy in the lives of its characters, Unknown Pleasures is riveting. - culturevulture.net
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| Posted Apr 07, 2003
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Hell House (2001) |
Despite what anyone believes about the goal of its makers, the show ... represents a spectacular piece of theater, and there's no denying the talent of the creative forces behind it. - San Francisco Examiner
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| Posted Nov 19, 2002
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Funny Girl (1968) |
Go see it already! - San Francisco Examiner
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| Posted Sep 04, 2001
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The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001) |
It's a good act for the actor-director, who expands on the kvetchy character central to so many of his movies. - San Francisco Examiner
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| Posted Aug 24, 2001
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Everybody's Famous! (2000) |
These themes have been handled with more depth on I Love Lucy and The Brady Bunch. - San Francisco Examiner
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| Posted Aug 02, 2001
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