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Linda Cook

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Biography:

Have written reviews since 1987 for the Quad-City Times newspaper in Davenport, Iowa. Have appeared regularly since 1994 on KWQC-TV, local NBC affiliate; and STAR 93.5 FM. Teach criminal justice and composition at local university.

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Location:

Iowa

Official Website:

http://https://www.ourquadcities.com/

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Predator 2 (1990) 36% 2/4 EDIT “The plot doesn't hold up to the high-tech special effects. Much of the movie is contrived.” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Oct 31, 2025 Full Review Grow (2025) 92% 3 1/2 stars EDIT “The best family Halloween movie you never heard of.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Oct 17, 2025 Full Review TRON: Ares (2025) 53% 1 star EDIT “This is a silly sequel with a great Nine Inch Nails score. ” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Oct 17, 2025 Full Review The Smashing Machine (2025) 70% 3 stars EDIT “Rock-solid performances shine in this true story.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Oct 12, 2025 Full Review One Battle After Another (2025) 95% 3 stars EDIT “This is a wild actioner with a political message.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Oct 12, 2025 Full Review Good Boy (2025) 90% 4 stars EDIT “You'll want to sit and stay for this fetching exercise in creativity.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Oct 12, 2025 Full Review Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl (2025) 64% 4 stars EDIT “I hope her show goes on for decades.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Oct 4, 2025 Full Review Casper (1995) 59% 3/4 EDIT “Not since "E.T." has a non-existent star been so powerful on the screen, so believable, or so fun to watch.” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Oct 3, 2025 Full Review Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie (2025) 85% 3 stars EDIT “With bright colors, funny characters and fun songs, it's a welcome treat for the littlest viewers.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Oct 1, 2025 Full Review HIM (2025) 30% .5 stars EDIT “There's a good idea in here somewhere... I think.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Oct 1, 2025 Full Review The Senior (2023) 79% 4 star EDIT “Touchdown! ” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Oct 1, 2025 Full Review Spider-Man (2002) 90% EDIT “It's fun, fast-paced, and the special effects alone are worth a second look. ” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Sep 24, 2025 Full Review Boogie Nights (1997) 91% 4/4 EDIT “In a mostly dark work about an era remembered for its shallow decadence, Mark Wahlberg shines as a truly stellar actor along with a marvelous cast in this adults-only picture.” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Sep 24, 2025 Full Review Night of the Living Dead (1990) 57% 3/4 EDIT “The characters have the same names, but their personalities have changed a little, and mostly for the better.” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Sep 18, 2025 Full Review Trust (2025) 22% .5 stars EDIT “Don't 'Trust' this one for suspense - just unintentional humor. ” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Sep 5, 2025 Full Review Honey Don't! (2025) 45% 2 1/2 stars EDIT “It has its moments, but not enough to be noteworthy.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Sep 5, 2025 Full Review Light of the World (2025) 85% 3 stars EDIT “This beautifully animated story of Christ - with a focus on his youngest disciple - will appeal to all ages of believers.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Sep 5, 2025 Full Review It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley (2025) 98% 4 stars EDIT “The late musician's life is every bit as engaging as his music.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Aug 27, 2025 Full Review Darkman (1990) 80% 4/4 EDIT “The plot, the pacing, the dialogue -- every moment is superb in its comic-book melodrama.” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Aug 26, 2025 Full Review Nobody 2 (2025) 77% 3 stars EDIT “Odenkirk and action fans will enjoy the second 'Nobody,' too.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Aug 23, 2025 Full Review Shin Godzilla (2016) 87% 3 stars EDIT “It's a new kind of monster, and a new kind of war movie.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Aug 23, 2025 Full Review Mortal Kombat (1995) 44% 1/4 EDIT “After a while, it's the same old thing over and over, and it just becomes tedious and boring what with all the flying limbs.” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Aug 19, 2025 Full Review Mission: Impossible (1996) 67% 3.5/4 EDIT “It's explosive, must-see summer entertainment. ” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Aug 19, 2025 Full Review Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) 62% 3/4 EDIT “It's still "Star Wars," and its Force is still with us.” – Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Aug 19, 2025 Full Review Eli Roth Presents: Jimmy and Stiggs (2024) 63% 2 1/2 stars EDIT “Like it's characters, it's smarter than it looks at first glance.” – OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Aug 19, 2025 Full Review
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