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Origin
Calling something an important movie probably won’t get people to seek it out at a multiplex, though I truly hope people see Origin.

Ben Pivoz
Jan 25, 2024


The End We Start From
A thoughtful production that makes struggling to find normalcy in the wake of a massive disaster terrifyingly relatable.

Ben Pivoz
Jan 19, 2024


Memory
Memory is an interesting movie that doesn’t have as much to say about its subject matter as it first seems.

Ben Pivoz
Jan 11, 2024


Night Swim
Anything can work in this genre if the filmmakers can figure out how to inject tension into it. Here, they never did.

Ben Pivoz
Jan 5, 2024


Ferrari
There is a detachment to the protagonist that extends to Ferrari as a whole.

Ben Pivoz
Dec 25, 2023


Poor Things
It is a compelling story, very well-directed, with excellent performances and a clever, almost fairytale-like, design.

Ben Pivoz
Dec 23, 2023


The Boys in the Boat
There isn’t a shred of creativity, originality or filmmaking skill in its two hours.

Ben Pivoz
Dec 22, 2023


The Iron Claw
The result is a good movie that doesn’t have enough feeling (besides sadness) to be great.

Ben Pivoz
Dec 21, 2023


Wonka
Instead of being the lazy fan-service I feared, it is a legitimately entertaining family-friendly adventure.

Ben Pivoz
Dec 15, 2023


American Fiction
A clever, thoughtful, funny, satirical comedy.

Ben Pivoz
Dec 14, 2023
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