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Ben Pivoz
Feb 13, 2020
The Song of Names
It is fascinating to see Jewish grief, and survivor’s guilt from those who made it through the Holocaust unsure of what became of their love
Ben Pivoz
Jan 25, 2020
Clemency
This is a very well-made movie, lifted even higher by two strong performances that were sadly overlooked during this awards season.
Ben Pivoz
Jan 11, 2020
1917
In the best stretches, the camera is only watching. Usually trailing them, sometimes getting past them before turning to find them again. In
Ben Pivoz
Jan 11, 2020
Just Mercy
A formula works when it feels natural. Here, it did not work because the characters did not feel real, even though they are based on a true
Ben Pivoz
Jan 9, 2020
Uncut Gems
The pace feeds so perfectly into Howard’s mindset that it makes us experience the emotions as strongly as he does. The perilous highs and ab
Ben Pivoz
Jan 4, 2020
A Hidden Life
A plot synopsis does not do it justice because it is not about its story. Terrence Malick is asking complicated questions concerning the mea
Ben Pivoz
Dec 26, 2019
Little Women
Gerwig does not force them to speak for their gender. They speak only for themselves in a way that allows the finished product to make point
Ben Pivoz
Dec 21, 2019
Bombshell
Even with its flaws, Bombshell mostly works. It is not just a simple retelling. It wants us to relate, learn and be furious that this still
Ben Pivoz
Dec 14, 2019
Richard Jewell
In order to see things Clint Eastwood’s way, we have to empathize with the character. Paul Walter Hauser absolutely delivers on all counts i
Ben Pivoz
Dec 7, 2019
Waves
I have seen thousands of movies in my life. It is rare one makes me seriously contemplate how I can be more thoughtful, kind, loving or resp
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