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Ben Pivoz
Oct 11, 2019
Judy
Unfortunately for Renée Zellweger, Judy limits her by only seeing the character as a fallen icon. She does exactly what was needed from her
Ben Pivoz
Oct 4, 2019
Joker
Joker would not be nearly what it is without Joaquin Phoenix. It is a brilliantly controlled performance really enhancing the differences be
Ben Pivoz
Sep 20, 2019
Official Secrets
It does work as an interesting piece of little known history, as well as a look at the role of journalists in the government/citizen relatio
Ben Pivoz
Sep 14, 2019
The Goldfinch
It is a handsome production, perfect for the awards bait it was likely intended as. It is also cold and distant. Despite a strong performanc
Ben Pivoz
Aug 23, 2019
The Peanut Butter Falcon
It could have been overly quirky, condescending and annoyingly melodramatic. It is none of those things. I came in a little wary and came ou
Ben Pivoz
Aug 17, 2019
Blinded by the Light
I was unable to really get into it because it felt inorganic. Things feel like they are there because they are supposed to be, not necessari
Ben Pivoz
Aug 16, 2019
Where'd You Go, Bernadette
It would have been understandable if the person cast as Bernadette played her as a bundle of quirks. She is very quirky. Blanchett does not.
Ben Pivoz
Aug 10, 2019
Them That Follow
Them That Follow is an interesting movie that puts an okay story into a unique world. It is carried by its actors and the depth it brings to
Ben Pivoz
Aug 8, 2019
The Last
Though the ideas are there, The Last does not allow them enough room to breathe so it can examine the consequences of what has been said. It
Ben Pivoz
Aug 2, 2019
The Farewell
It is about sadness instead of anger. It does not build so much as continue, like life. All the action goes on inside the characters. While
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