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Out of the Past

Out of the Past is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Raquel Stecher.

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Beverly of Graustark (1926) Raquel Stecher while the conceit of Beverly of Graustark is not terribly believable, Marion Davies does a fantastic job playing both Beverly and Beverly pretending to be Oscar... she's matched beautifully with one of the Latin Lovers of early cinema, Antonio Moreno.
Posted Dec 07, 2023  Edit critic review
Ladies They Talk About (1933) Raquel Stecher thoroughly enjoyable despite a rather weak romantic storyline.
Posted Dec 07, 2023  Edit critic review
The Black Vampire (1953) Raquel Stecher a brilliant Argentine film noir adaptation of Fritz Lang's M (1931).
Posted Oct 24, 2023  Edit critic review
Sambizanga (1973) Raquel Stecher poignant story... Sambizanga offers a straightforward story of familial strife and incarceration as a platform to further explore the nuances of inequality,
Posted May 08, 2023  Edit critic review
Being Mary Tyler Moore (2023) Raquel Stecher an intimate tribute to a legend. A must-watch for Mary Tyler Moore fans...
Posted Mar 19, 2023  Edit critic review
The Automat (2021) Raquel Stecher What The Automat documentary excels at is offering viewers a contextual history of how this business was born, how it thrived and how it became part of the social fabric of New York City and Philadelphia.
Posted Nov 21, 2022  Edit critic review
So Proudly We Hail (1943) Raquel Stecher There are several storylines happening at once which makes the plot a little difficult to follow. However, that also speaks to the chaotic nature of the environment.
Posted Nov 19, 2022  Edit critic review
Desire (1936) Raquel Stecher a dazzling romantic drama bolstered by its two magnetic leads.
Posted Oct 20, 2022  Edit critic review
The Yearling (1946) Raquel Stecher a visually stunning and ultimately heart-wrenching film about family, tragedy and the cruelty of mother nature.
Posted Jul 27, 2022  Edit critic review
Hot Saturday (1932) Raquel Stecher a vivacious jazz age drama that explores sexual politics
Posted Jun 23, 2022  Edit critic review
Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen (2022) Raquel Stecher an engrossing documentary from start to finish
Posted Apr 14, 2022  Edit critic review
Still Working 9 to 5 (2022) Raquel Stecher Just like the original film, the documentary has a clear social message: while we've made strides towards equality, we still have a long way to go.
Posted Mar 14, 2022  Edit critic review
Living (2022) Raquel Stecher This film is breathtaking... Bill Nighy delivers an award worthy performance as Mr. Williams.
Posted Jan 26, 2022  Edit critic review
Nightmare Alley (2021) Raquel Stecher a magnificent adaptation that honors the film noir classic while giving contemporary audiences a grittier and more nuanced look at William Lindsay Gresham's story.
Posted Dec 29, 2021  Edit critic review
Dean Martin: King of Cool (2021) Raquel Stecher What's truly extraordinary about this documentary is the sheer number of people who were interviewed. Half the fun is seeing so many familiar faces...
Posted Nov 17, 2021  Edit critic review
Last Night in Soho (2021) Raquel Stecher tries to do a bit too much and often at the expense of its characters... With that said, I think there is a lot of appeal here for classic movie fans, particularly ones who also enjoy horror and zombie movies.
Posted Sep 12, 2021  Edit critic review
The New Deal for Artists (1979) Raquel Stecher a remarkable documentary, a veritable time capsule
Posted Aug 02, 2021  Edit critic review
They Won't Believe Me (1947) Raquel Stecher a captivating film noir
Posted Jul 29, 2021  Edit critic review
Night After Night (1932) Raquel Stecher a subdued little Pre-Code until West arrives and livens up the joint.
Posted Jul 13, 2021  Edit critic review
Doctor X (1932) Raquel Stecher a wonderful mad scientist mystery with plenty spooks, a few laughs and some sex thrown in for good measure
Posted May 06, 2021  Edit critic review
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It (2021) Raquel Stecher a celebratory documentary that offers a polished look at Moreno's life and career.
Posted Jan 31, 2021  Edit critic review
A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story (2020) Raquel Stecher a poignant film about a visionary filmmaker who followed the beat of his own drum and inspired generations of others to do the same.
Posted Aug 20, 2020  Edit critic review
The Ghost of Peter Sellers (2018) Raquel Stecher The Ghost of Peter Sellers is an enthralling documentary that offers insights into the filmmaking experience and how a person's actions have ripple effects that last long after they have passed on.
Posted Jun 23, 2020  Edit critic review
Be Water (2020) Raquel Stecher Nguyen does an incredible job chronicling Bruce Lee's life and career, weaving in Lee's struggles as a Chinese-American man and the treatment of Asians in the entertainment industry
Posted Jun 06, 2020  Edit critic review
Funeral in Berlin (1967) Raquel Stecher the least interesting of the [first] three Harry Palmer films... Mostly due to a lack of character development and the numerous double-crossings make the plot difficult to follow.
Posted Feb 27, 2020  Edit critic review
The Great McGinty (1940) Raquel Stecher a charming picture. It's lighthearted approach to the rather heavy topic of political corruption and morality makes this a big spoonful of medicine you want to take.
Posted Feb 25, 2020  Edit critic review
Seberg (2019) Raquel Stecher a mixed bag... felt overly conventional and a bit cheesy.
Posted Sep 13, 2019  Edit critic review
Judy (2019) Raquel Stecher Judy explores the darkest days of Judy Garland's life while also capturing what made her such a beloved legend. Zellweger shines despite the film's flaws.
Posted Sep 11, 2019  Edit critic review
Coquette (1929) Raquel Stecher This film's historical significance is more interesting than the film itself which I found to be quite dull and lifeless.
Posted Aug 21, 2019  Edit critic review
Tom Horn (1980) Raquel Stecher an aimless Western [with] woefully underdeveloped characters
Posted Aug 16, 2019  Edit critic review
Xanadu (1980) Raquel Stecher Xanadu is total confection. It's 100% ridiculous. Very little of it makes sense.... They really should have nixed the idea of finding a Gibb look-a-like and went with a song-and-dance man instead.
Posted Aug 11, 2019  Edit critic review
Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché (2018) Raquel Stecher a profoundly important and enlightening documentary on an early filmmaking pioneer that time threatened to forget.
Posted Jul 17, 2019  Edit critic review
Madame X (1966) Raquel Stecher worth watching for the fine cast of performers but the story is tiresome. There is no respite from all the suffering Holly has to go through and that made me feel exhausted by the end of that 1 hour and 40 minute journey.
Posted Jul 06, 2019  Edit critic review
Professional Sweetheart (1933) Raquel Stecher Professional Sweetheart (1933) is a lighthearted Pre-Code with a fantastic cast and a lot of charm. It suffers from the trappings of the era most notably in the depiction of gender and race.
Posted Jul 03, 2019  Edit critic review
Brother Rat (1938) Raquel Stecher Brother Rat and Brother Rat and a Baby are light comedic fare. They are perfect for anyone who is a fan of the era, a fan of any of the cast members and Brother Rat especially should be a must-see for anyone who likes collegiate films.
Posted Jun 05, 2019  Edit critic review
Seven Days in May (1964) Raquel Stecher one of the finest political thrillers ever made
Posted May 19, 2019  Edit critic review
Sylvia Scarlett (1935) Raquel Stecher Sylvia Scarlett suffers from a convoluted plot ... Contemporary audiences will be more apt to appreciate the film's exploration of gender identity. It's truly ahead of its time.
Posted May 12, 2019  Edit critic review
The Prize (1963) Raquel Stecher The Prize is a Cold War thriller that doesn't take itself too seriously but really should have. It's a convoluted mess of a film. The dramatic and comedic elements clash and on the whole the story feels disjointed.
Posted Apr 24, 2019  Edit critic review
Desert Fury (1947) Raquel Stecher Desert Fury is delightful melodramatic confection. It's not a good film by any means but boy is it enjoyable.
Posted Apr 22, 2019  Edit critic review
Stan & Ollie (2018) Raquel Stecher a heartfelt ode to two comedic geniuses whose identities were inextricably tied to each other.
Posted Apr 08, 2019  Edit critic review
(undefined) Raquel Stecher an important doc for the sole reason that it brings awareness to those elderly members of the entertainment industry who ... are at risk of being forgotten... I felt the film a bit rushed... perhaps it could have gone in a different direction.
Posted Mar 18, 2019  Edit critic review
Where the Boys Are (1960) Raquel Stecher has a lot of heart... fantastic cast
Posted Mar 04, 2019  Edit critic review
Anne of Green Gables (1934) Raquel Stecher Anne of Green Gables (1934) captures all the charm of the original story. What it lacks in plot it makes up for in ambiance.
Posted Mar 04, 2019  Edit critic review
Bells Are Ringing (1960) Raquel Stecher With plenty of memorable musical numbers, fun characters and a zany plot with a satisfying ending, Bells Are Ringing (1960) is sure to please.
Posted Mar 04, 2019  Edit critic review
Meet Me in Las Vegas (1956) Raquel Stecher Meet Me Las Vegas is a feast for the eyes and entertaining to boot.
Posted Mar 03, 2019  Edit critic review
Dancing Lady (1933) Raquel Stecher a mixed bag. It suffers from too much going on in the story.
Posted Mar 03, 2019  Edit critic review
The Strawberry Blonde (1941) Raquel Stecher The Strawberry Blonde (1941) benefits from a great cast, fun music, beautiful costumes, funny scenes, playful dialogue and an overall sweet story with a good dose of drama.
Posted Mar 03, 2019  Edit critic review
Arrowsmith (1931) Raquel Stecher Even with its flaws Arrowsmith (1931) is a glorious Pre-Code film. It tackles a difficult subject, isn't afraid to experiment and there is a refreshing lack of racism.
Posted Mar 03, 2019  Edit critic review
36 Hours (1964) Raquel Stecher I loved it's unusual story line and seeing a different take on WWII. The ending is predictable because it's based on real events but it's still so much fun to watch.
Posted Mar 03, 2019  Edit critic review
The Big House (1930) Raquel Stecher George W. Hill expertly directed the film and some of the scenes with prisoners en masse are beautifully choreographed. I love how cinematographer Harold Wenstrom plays with light and shadow especially in the earlier part of the movie.
Posted Mar 03, 2019  Edit critic review
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