So... I swapped grading systems in September 2017!  I've always hated that there are star-grading-systems out of 5 stars, and some out of 4, such that I always need to specify!  And I've found that conversationally I use letter grades more often, as there are more grade options, allowing for greater specificity.  So I figured that with my new approach of posting video-reviews on Instagram, now's a good time to swap grading systems.  Heeeere we go: letter grades it is!

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Also, if you think I'm too nice given that most of my reviews are rather positive, remember:  I'm not a critic who's paid to see all movies including the bad.  I only go to see movies that I think I will like, and I'm pretty good at gauging that :) 

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(Instagram post about my plan to start reviewing older movies during quarantine)

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BARBERSHOP, 2002 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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BLOW OUT, 1981 (A)  [Instagram post]

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BLOW-UP, 1966 (B)  [Instagram post]

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BLUE VELVET, 1986 (A-)  [Instagram post]

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A BRONX TALE, 1993 (A-)  [Instagram post]

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BULL DURHAM, 1988 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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A CHRISTMAS STORY, 1983 (A-)  [Instagram post]

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CITY OF LOST CHILDREN, 1995 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, 1971 (A)  [Instagram post]

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THE COLOR OF MONEY, 1986 (B)  [Instagram post]

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DAZED AND CONFUSED, 1993 (B)  [Instagram post]

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DEAD PRESIDENTS, 1995 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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DELICATESSEN, 1991 (A)  [Instagram post]

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DOGTOOTH, 2009 (A-)  [Instagram post]

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DR. NO, 1962 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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DRUMLINE, 2002 (B)  [Instagram post]

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EASY RIDER, 1969 (C+)  [Instagram post]

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EL TOPO, 1970 (B???)  [Instagram post]

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EMPIRE OF THE SUN, 1987 (A-)  [Instagram post]

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THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN, 1981 (A-)  [Instagram post]

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FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, 1963 (B+)  [Instagram post]

 

FUNNY GAMES, 1997 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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GALAXY QUEST, 1999 (B)  [Instagram post]

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GET ON THE BUS, 1996 (A)  [Instagram post]

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THE GODFATHER: PART II, 1974 (B)  [Instagram post]

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GOLDFINGER, 1964 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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GONE WITH THE WIND, 1939 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY, 1966 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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GREASE, 1978 (B)  [Instagram post]

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THE GREAT ESCAPE, 1963 (A-)  [Instagram post]

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HAROLD AND MAUDE, 1971 (A)  [Instagram post]

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IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, 1967 (A)  [Instagram post]

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INVASION OF THE BODY-SNATCHERS, 1978 (A)  [Instagram post]

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HIGH ANXIETY, 1977 (B-)  [Instagram post]

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HIGH NOON, 1952 (A-)  [Instagram post]

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HOLLYWOOD SHUFFLE, 1987 (A-)  [Instagram post]

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THE JERK, 1979 (B-)  [Instagram post]

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THE KID, 1921 (A)  [Instagram post]

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KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS, 1949 (B-)  [Instagram post]

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KLUTE, 1971 (A-)  [Instagram post]

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LILIES OF THE FIELD, 1963 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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LOST HIGHWAY, 1997 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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LOST IN AMERICA, 1985 (B)  [Instagram post]

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LOVE JONES, 1997 (B)  [Instagram post]

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THE MAGICIAN, 1958 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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MALCOLM X, 1992 (No grade, just watch it)  [Instagram post]

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MARATHON MAN, 1976 (A-)  [Instagram post]

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MIDNIGHT COWBOY, 1969 (C+)  [Instagram post]

 

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, 1947 (A)  [Instagram post]

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MODERN TIMES, 1936 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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NARC, 2002 (C+)  [Instagram post]

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THE NOTEBOOK, 2004 (B)  [Instagram post]

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OLDBOY, 2005 (A)  [Instagram post]

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ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE, 1969 (A-)  [Instagram post]

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THE PARTY, 1968 (B)  [Instagram post]

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THE PHILADELPHIA STORY, 1940 (B)  [Instagram post]

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POLTERGEIST, 1982 (A-)  [Instagram post]

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PRIMER, 2004 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, 1977 (C-)  [Instagram post]

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SAVED!, 2004 (B)  [Instagram post]

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SCARFACE, 1983 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, 1995 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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SET IT OFF, 1996 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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SHADOW OF A DOUBT, 1943 (C)  [Instagram post]

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC, 1965 (A)  [Instagram post]

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THE SPY WHO LOVED ME, 1977 (B-)  [Instagram post]

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STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN, 1982 (C+)  [Instagram post]

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STRIKE (STACHKA), 1925 (A-)  [Instagram post]

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TOMBSTONE, 1993 (C+)  [Instagram post]

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THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG, 19 (A-)  [Instagram post]

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UNDERGOUND, 1995 (A)  [Instagram post]

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THE VIRGIN SPRING, 1960 (B+)  [Instagram post]

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WEST SIDE STORY, 19 (A)  [Instagram post]

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WITHNAIL & I, 1987 (B)  [Instagram post]

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A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE (B+)  [Instagram post]

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WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE, 1995 (B+)  [Instagram post]