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Death on the Nile
It simmers too many times when it should be boiling over. Regardless, it is generally entertaining, even if it’s not particularly memorable.
Ben Pivoz
Feb 10, 2022


Rebecca
Despite a couple good performances and some quality production design, it just isn’t interesting.
Ben Pivoz
Oct 21, 2020


Hotel Mumbai
I admire the filmmaking ability, yet I did not enjoy watching it. I cannot recommend it, though I cannot easily dismiss it either. This is a
Ben Pivoz
Mar 30, 2019


On the Basis of Sex
This is the story of an underdog fighting against an oppressive system. It works better as that than it does as straight biography. Like man
Ben Pivoz
Jan 16, 2019


Sorry to Bother You
Every once in a great while there is a movie so different, so entertaining, so creative, so unrestrained, so willing to go to any length to
Ben Pivoz
Jul 15, 2018


Final Portrait
It is hard for me to wholeheartedly recommend Final Portrait, but if you like seeing the creative process in action, this is a decent look a
Ben Pivoz
Apr 24, 2018


Call Me By Your Name
Luca Guadagnino has taken James Ivory’s poetic adaptation and used it to create an absolutely beautiful movie. From the scenery to the handl
Ben Pivoz
Jan 15, 2018
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