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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
Ben Pivoz
Dec 7, 2019
Honey Boy
Honey Boy is harrowing and brave. Hopefully, LaBeouf got whatever he needed out of making it because, if this year has proven anything, his
Ben Pivoz
Jan 12, 2019
Ben is Back
Ben is Back is a great family drama that branches out slightly more than it can handle. It is still quite good, with a couple of really powe
Ben Pivoz
Nov 18, 2018
Boy Erased
It is a moving case study about how ignorance and a total lack of empathy can ruin lives. Though this is not a feel-good movie, the emotiona
Ben Pivoz
Oct 30, 2018
Mid90s
The formlessness of the overall narrative works for it, but it is a bit purposeless and gets rather repetitive at times. Still, it is a pret
Ben Pivoz
Nov 21, 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 20, 2017
Lady Bird
Even though the story itself is not exactly original, the characters are written so sharply that they feel familiar as much from life as fro
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