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Ben Pivoz
Jan 20, 2018
The Post
Despite knowing how the story would turn out, I still found it compelling. I can certainly see how this could be suspenseful for viewers who


Ben Pivoz
Jan 15, 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 14, 2018
Phantom Thread
Paul Thomas Anderson makes no easy choices as a filmmaker and Phantom Thread is most certainly not a safe film. Every one of his stylistic d


Ben Pivoz
Jan 5, 2018
Molly's Game
Molly’s Game is an intriguing character study that also doubles as a pretty good popcorn movie. It is smart, tremendously entertaining and f


Ben Pivoz
Dec 26, 2017
All the Money in the World
Mainly it is a well-made thriller, solidly directed by a good director. Ridley Scott does not do anything amazing here. He really just tells


Ben Pivoz
Dec 21, 2017
The Greatest Showman
It has fine performances and a couple of good songs, but gets so bogged down in its dull and extremely clichéd story that it never becomes t


Ben Pivoz
Dec 16, 2017
Darkest Hour
Gary Oldman is absolutely brilliant. The best compliment I can give to an actor is that, in the moment, I forgot I was watching a performanc


Ben Pivoz
Dec 9, 2017
Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Roman J. Israel, Esq. is mainly a character study and when, as a viewer, I am unable to truly understand the main character’s ambitions and


Ben Pivoz
Dec 2, 2017
Last Flag Flying
Steve Carell's performance is impressive because of how unshowy it is. He emotes just the right amount and allows the story to unfold ar


Ben Pivoz
Nov 26, 2017
The Man Who Invented Christmas
The way the film visualizes Dickens’ creative process is neat, but it never becomes more than a gimmick. It is more visually pleasing than n
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