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Robin Holabird

Commentator, Robin Holabird's Film Review

Robin Holabird reviews movies for KUNR. A former radio news reporter, Robin appreciates that the KUNR format explores stories in depth. Robin's reviews have aired on KUNR for more than 30 years. During that time, she has had a high profile in the Nevada film community. She worked as a Nevada Film Commissioner for more than 20 years, helping producers use state locations and resources for such projects as "Love Ranch," "C.S.I.," "Sister Act," and hundreds more. She is a founder and first president of the Reno Film Festival and active in other cultural groups like Sierra Arts. When not hanging out in darkened movie theaters, Robin is an outdoor enthusiast who has run the Boston Marathon six times.

'Peace By Chocolate': Robin's Movie Review

By • Sep 18, 2021
A movie poster for the film “Peace By Chocolate” with actors Ayham Abou Ammar and Hatem Ali. Both men are standing next to each other. Ayham Abou Ammar is looking toward Hatem Ali, who is holding a metal tray with chocolates on it.

For this week’s Movie Minutes, KUNR entertainment reviewer Robin Holabird looks at a film inspired by a true story of a family trying to succeed in a new country — and culture.

'The Card Counter': Robin's Movie Review

By • Sep 12, 2021
A movie poster for the film “The Card Counter.” A headshot of Oscar Isaac. He is looking toward the camera with a stern expression. Silhouettes of playing card suits are layered over the image.
Focus Features

For this week’s Movie Minutes, KUNR entertainment reviewer Robin Holabird looks at the latest project from the screenwriter behind Taxi Driver.

'CODA': Robin's Movie Review

By • Sep 4, 2021
A movie poster for the film CODA

For this week's Movie Minutes, KUNR entertainment reviewer Robin Holabird looks at a new film that explores being a teenager to deaf parents.

'Mondo Hollywoodland': Robin's Movie Review

By • Aug 28, 2021
A movie poster for the film Mondo Hollywoodland

For this week's Movie Minutes, KUNR Entertainment Reviewer Robin Holabird looks at the new film that takes viewers on a strange and erratic trip through Hollywood.

'Respect': Robin's Movie Review

By • Aug 21, 2021
A movie poster for the film Respect

For this week's Movie Minutes, KUNR entertainment reviewer Robin Holabird looks at a film that showcases the life and legacy of a soul legend.

'Annette': Robin's Movie Review

By • Aug 16, 2021
A movie poster for the film “Annette.” Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard are dancing together while dressed in nautical attire. They are positioned on a roaring wave at sea with stormy skies above them.
Amazon Studios

For this week’s Movie Minutes, KUNR entertainment reviewer Robin Holabird looks at a film that premiered at Cannes Film Festival and has something for everyone to like — and dislike.

'Nine Days': Robin's Movie Review

By • Aug 7, 2021
A movie poster for the film “Nine Days.” Headshots from the film of Winston Duke, Zazie Beetz, Benedict Wong and Bill Skarsgard are placed side by side. There are also four stills of desert-like landscapes included below the headshots.
Sony Pictures

For this week’s Movie Minutes, KUNR entertainment reviewer Robin Holabird looks at a film that explores deep questions about existence.

'Joe Bell': Robin's Movie Review

By • Jul 31, 2021
A movie poster for the film “Joe Bell.” A man has one arm wrapped around his teenage son. They are walking toward the camera on an open road with mountains and trees in the background.

This week, KUNR entertainment review Robin Holabird looks at a new summer flick based on a true story of a man on a mission to end bullying.

'Playing With Sharks': Robin's Movie Review

By • Jul 24, 2021
A movie poster for the film “Playing With Sharks.” Valerie Taylor is wearing a swimsuit and an oxygen tank on her back. She is looking toward the camera and smiling. There is an open body of water in the background with visible, inbound waves.
Disney+

For this week’s Movie Minutes, KUNR entertainment reviewer Robin Holabird looks at a summer film that tells us all it’s ok to go into the water.

'I Carry You With Me': Robin's Movie Review

By • Jul 17, 2021
A movie poster for I Carry You With Me. A portrait of two men closing their eyes with their foreheads touching while one man holds the other’s face. Above the portrait is an image of a residential street and below is a large city with skyscrapers.
Sony Pictures

For this week's Movie Minutes, KUNR entertainment reviewer Robin Holabird looks at a movie inspired by the real-life love story of two men from Mexico.

'Zola': Robin's Movie Review

By • Jul 10, 2021
A movie poster for the film “Zola.” Headshots of Taylour Paige and Riley Keough are included. Both women are wearing glamorous makeup and looking away from the camera. “Y’all wanna hear a story?” is included at the top of the poster.
A24

For this week’s Movie Minutes, KUNR entertainment reviewer Robin Holabird looks at a new film inspired by a viral social media moment.

'Black Widow': Robin's Movie Review

By • Jul 3, 2021
A movie poster for the film “Black Widow.” Scarlett Johansson is looking over her shoulder toward the camera with an indifferent expression.
Marvel Studios

For this week’s Movie Minutes, KUNR entertainment reviewer Robin Holabird looks at the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

'In The Heights': Robin's Movie Review

By • Jun 26, 2021
A movie poster for the film “In The Heights.” An abstract illustration of two people dancing on the side of a residential building.

For this week’s Movie Minutes, KUNR entertainment reviewer Robin Holabird looks at the Broadway hit turned feature film, In The Heights.

'Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided To Go For It': Robin's Movie Review

By • Jun 19, 2021
A movie poster for Rita Moreno. Rita is smiling while posing with one hand to her forehead and the other to her waist. A red hue is applied over the poster.

For this week's Movie Minutes, KUNR entertainment reviewer Robin Holabird looks at a new documentary about one of Hollywood's most accomplished actresses.

'Dream Horse': Robin's Movie Review

By • Jun 12, 2021
A movie poster for the film Dream Horse. A crowd of spectators at a horse race are cheering with confetti in the air.

For this week’s Movie Minutes, KUNR entertainment reviewer Robin Holabird takes a look at a new feel-good movie starring Toni Collette and Damian Lewis.

'Army Of The Dead': Robin's Movie Review

By • Jun 5, 2021
A movie poster for the film Army of the Dead. A man is dressed in combat gear and looking toward the foreground, where zombie-like hands are reaching toward him. There are neon lights and casino icons, like cards and chips, overlaid in the background.
Netflix

For this week’s Movie Minutes, KUNR entertainment reviewer Robin Holabird looks at the new zombie movie Army of the Dead, which is set in the Silver State.

'Cruella': Robin's Movie Review

By • May 29, 2021
Movie poster for the film Cruella. A headshot of Emma Stone dressed as Cruella De Vil. She is looking toward the camera with an indifferent expression.
Disney

For this week's Movie Minutes, KUNR entertainment reviewer Robin Holabird reviews the 101 Dalmatians prequel, which opened Friday in theaters, and streams exclusively on Disney+.

'The Woman In The Window': Robin's Movie Review

By • May 22, 2021
A movie poster for The Woman in the Window with the tagline seeing is believing. A woman is staring out a window with curtains. There is a reflection of another window from a nearby building with a bloody handprint and hand against the glass.

For this week's Movie Minutes, KUNR entertainment reviewer Robin Holabird looks at the Alfred Hitchcock-inspired film, The Woman in the Window.

'Without Remorse': Robin's Movie Review

By • May 15, 2021
A movie poster for the movie Without Remorse

For this week's Movie Minutes, KUNR Entertainment Reviewer Robin Holabird looks at the latest Tom Clancy-based project, Without Remorse.

Sci-On Film Festival: Robin’s Movie Review

By • May 8, 2021
A film poster for Moon Drops. A man is operating a machine with a light beam projected toward the moon.
Yoram Ever-Hadani

For this week's Movie Minutes, KUNR entertainment reviewer Robin Holabird looks at some of the projects at this weekend’s Sci-On Film Festival.

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