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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
Ben Pivoz
Nov 26, 2017


Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Frances McDormand is a wonder. She, and Martin McDonagh, find the perfect balance. Her Mildred is brave, smart, witty and exasperating. It i
Ben Pivoz
Nov 21, 2017


Wonder
I truly cared for these characters and never felt manipulated by their story, even though I knew the filmmakers were manipulating me.
Ben Pivoz
Nov 20, 2017


The Killing of a Sacred Deer
It is a continually surprising and intriguing film, but the experience of watching it left me slightly cold.
Ben Pivoz
Nov 13, 2017


Wonderstruck
The way Todd Haynes distinguishes between his two stories is brilliant and never really felt like a gimmick.
Ben Pivoz
Nov 13, 2017


LBJ
It is not truly a biography of Lyndon Johnson. It only covers about five years of his life and, by that time, he has already become the pers
Ben Pivoz
Nov 11, 2017


Goodbye Christopher Robin
I think the movie is saying that the publicity of Winnie the Pooh ruined his childhood, but it did not seem particularly good before that.
Ben Pivoz
Oct 30, 2017


The Florida Project
The Florida Project is not depressing. It is thought-provoking and packs a strong punch. It is also very entertaining. In short, it is one o
Ben Pivoz
Oct 28, 2017


Only the Brave
It did a surprisingly good job of making me care about some of the individual characters, so that when they put themselves in dangerous situ
Ben Pivoz
Oct 23, 2017


Marshall
Chadwick Boseman brings an old-Hollywood swagger that makes the film surprisingly fun to watch.
Ben Pivoz
Oct 21, 2017
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