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The Creator
I liked it, yet it feels like it could’ve been a lot more.
Ben Pivoz
Sep 28, 2023


Amsterdam
The moments that work come from the incredible cast, who are stranded in a screenplay that fails as comedy, mystery, history and commentary.
Ben Pivoz
Oct 7, 2022


Beckett
Take away any personality and you have the story of a guy running around Greece while bleeding. It is about as entertaining as it sounds.
Ben Pivoz
Aug 13, 2021


Monster
It keeps the viewer at arm’s length, making this an occasionally interesting exercise, rather than a compelling exploration of this material
Ben Pivoz
May 7, 2021


Malcolm & Marie
Malcolm & Marie kind of works due entirely to the passion brought to it via the strong performances by John David Waahington and Zendaya.
Ben Pivoz
Feb 5, 2021


Monsters and Men
Monsters and Men never delves into melodrama. It treats its subject with the respect and sensitivity it deserves. Keeping the plot a step re
Ben Pivoz
Oct 6, 2018


BlacKkKlansman
Spike Lee does not approach bigotry from only one direction. He attacks it on all sides. He goes after those who perpetrate it as well as th
Ben Pivoz
Aug 15, 2018
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