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The Gold Rush (1925) 98% EDIT “The Gold Rush will serve a two-fold purpose in cinema history: It will be the mark by which pictures will be judged for many years. And by it Charlie Chaplin will be remembered forever.” – Austin American-Statesman Jun 24, 2025 Full Review Only Yesterday (1933) 100% EDIT “The play is highly emotional and the role taken by Boles is handled with more than his usual skill while Margaret Sullavan, who makes her screen debut in the picture is distinctly a find.” – Austin American-Statesman Apr 23, 2024 Full Review Grease (1978) 65% EDIT “The most successful musical ever was released 20 years ago and helped make stars of John Travolta and Australian singer Olivia Newton-John. The popularity of the movie hasn't waned.” – Austin American-Statesman Feb 1, 2024 Full Review State Fair (1933) 100% EDIT “It is a good story; it has half a dozen of the best-known screen stars in excellent roles; it has romance that is not mushy and plenty of natural and unforced comedy. ” – Austin American-Statesman Nov 9, 2023 Full Review The Dark Angel (1935) 94% EDIT “A tender, tasteful screen play. ” – Austin American-Statesman Mar 9, 2023 Full Review Frankenstein (1931) 94% EDIT “To Boris Karloff, as the monster, go honors for his extraordinary portrayal of the gruesome role. ” – Austin American-Statesman Jan 13, 2023 Full Review King Kong (1933) 97% EDIT “That mythical monster, Kong, will chill the blood in the veins of [audiences], giving two hours of about as thrilling and horrifying entertainment as the most bloodthirsty could wish.” – Austin American-Statesman Nov 8, 2022 Full Review The Thief of Bagdad (1924) 97% EDIT “By artistic direction by Fairbanks, by intriguing acting by him and his immediate assistants, and lastly, by the most charming settings ever seen on the screen, an effect is produced, an atmosphere is created that would be totally impossible on the stage.” – Austin American-Statesman Oct 21, 2022 Full Review Shanghai Express (1932) 96% EDIT “You'll like the picture If you like atmosphere and atmosphere to boot. The action mostly takes place while the train Is moving toward Shanghai, but then there Is excitement to spore.” – Austin American-Statesman Oct 20, 2022 Full Review Neptune's Daughter (1914) 95% EDIT “The action is swift and absorbing and centers constantly around Miss Kellermann. She displays anew her wonderful aquatic skill, and enters into an exciting underwater fight at the climax that is intensely thrilling.” – Austin American-Statesman Jun 24, 2022 Full Review Salomy Jane (1914) 100% EDIT “[Salomy Jane], which Beatriz Michelena is the star, is remarkable throughout for Its characterization. Each character stands out In cameo profile. The crystal-like photography accentuates this effect.” – Austin American-Statesman Sep 7, 2021 Full Review Gold Diggers of Broadway (1929) 93% EDIT “The costumes and stage settings are gorgeous. The music, voices and acting all are good. There is some of the best tap dancing ever displayed anywhere.” – Austin American-Statesman May 19, 2021 Full Review It Happened One Night (1934) 98% EDIT “[It Happened One Night] is a comedy-romance of much more than usual merit. Frank Capra, director, has taken a mediocre and rather hackneyed story, with trite situations. and made it into a grand bit of entertainment.” – Austin American-Statesman Mar 31, 2021 Full Review Cleopatra (1917) 91% EDIT “It is only fitting that the most famous modern "vampire" should be selected to play the part of the most famous ancient vampire. Theda Bara's interpretation of the part almost leads one to believe in the theory of transmigration of souls.” – Austin American-Statesman Mar 10, 2021 Full Review The Skywayman (1920) 88% EDIT “The picture stands as a record of Locklear's great achievements as an explorer of the air.” – Austin American-Statesman Mar 4, 2021 Full Review Flaming Youth (1923) 91% EDIT “Colleen Moore, one of the most piquant actresses on the screen, established herself in a niche well up among the most popular stars In the cinema world with her Incomparable interpretation- of the flapper role enacted in H-laming Youth.” – Austin American-Statesman Dec 30, 2020 Full Review The Fall of a Nation (1916) 43% EDIT “Opinions may differ as to the how this production ranks with The Birth of a Nation and The Battle Cry of Peace, but there can be no doubt that it is an excellent production and well worth seeing.” – Austin American-Statesman Nov 20, 2020 Full Review
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