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Lucky Strike
It is a decently made version of the same story that has already been made hundreds of times. Just because it is based on a true story doesn’t mean it isn’t also extremely derivative.

Ben Pivoz
2 minutes ago


Toy Story 5
It is still likable, there are some inspired ideas and funny scenes. If the magic is gone, well, the series already had the best possible ending sixteen years ago.

Ben Pivoz
3 days ago


Disclosure Day
It is quite enjoyable and shows that the aging master still knows how to hit all the right notes.

Ben Pivoz
Jun 12


The Furious
Everything here exists to serve the action, which is exciting, entertaining and very well-crafted. If it gets to be a little much by the end, well, thrill rides can be that way sometimes.

Ben Pivoz
Jun 11


Power Ballad
A pretty enjoyable dramedy about two people who are at odds as they try to find themselves at very different points in their lives.

Ben Pivoz
Jun 6


Masters of the Universe
It wants to be a big fantasy action movie, with effects, larger than life heroes and pure evil villains. It also wants to be a sendup of exactly that kind of movie. It turns out that this combination does not work.

Ben Pivoz
Jun 5


Backrooms
It is unsettling, disturbing, deeply weird, surreal and effective, even if I can’t always explain how it is those things. It is fascinating.

Ben Pivoz
May 30


Pressure
It is a workmanlike production that trusts in the uniqueness of its story and some quality performances by a cast of capable professionals, to be solid entertainment. It is respectful and reasonably enjoyable.

Ben Pivoz
May 27


I Love Boosters
This takes aim at class, culture and race in a lively, unsubtle, pull-no-punches kind of way. It also does many other things, some of them very strange. It is extremely entertaining.

Ben Pivoz
May 24


Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
A standalone entry that doesn’t really further the plot of the show in any way, almost like it was designed to appeal to audiences who have never seen the show.

Ben Pivoz
May 23
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