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Poor Things
It is a compelling story, very well-directed, with excellent performances and a clever, almost fairytale-like, design.
Ben Pivoz
Dec 23, 2023


The Boys in the Boat
There isn’t a shred of creativity, originality or filmmaking skill in its two hours.
Ben Pivoz
Dec 22, 2023


The Iron Claw
The result is a good movie that doesn’t have enough feeling (besides sadness) to be great.
Ben Pivoz
Dec 21, 2023


Wonka
Instead of being the lazy fan-service I feared, it is a legitimately entertaining family-friendly adventure.
Ben Pivoz
Dec 15, 2023


American Fiction
A clever, thoughtful, funny, satirical comedy.
Ben Pivoz
Dec 14, 2023


Eileen
The sum of its parts may be greater than its whole. Still, this is an enjoyably low-key genre entry that values character over twists.
Ben Pivoz
Dec 8, 2023


The Boy and the Heron
It is touching, thought-provoking and, if this does prove to be the final cinematic treat we receive from this legend, a worthy goodbye.
Ben Pivoz
Dec 7, 2023


Dream Scenario
A creative, fairly funny, metaphor for what it means to go viral.
Ben Pivoz
Dec 1, 2023


Napoleon
For all of its strengths, ultimately, it is bloated, empty and dull.
Ben Pivoz
Nov 24, 2023


Saltburn
Emerald Fennell’s control of tone and ability to mix Oliver’s drama with the absurdity of the filthy rich is what makes Saltburn effective.
Ben Pivoz
Nov 23, 2023
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