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Ad Astra
The gorgeous shots out the window of a space shuttle are there because of what they say about the protagonist, not just because they are awe

Ben Pivoz
Sep 20, 2019


Official Secrets
It does work as an interesting piece of little known history, as well as a look at the role of journalists in the government/citizen relatio

Ben Pivoz
Sep 19, 2019


The Goldfinch
It is a handsome production, perfect for the awards bait it was likely intended as. It is also cold and distant. Despite a strong performanc

Ben Pivoz
Sep 13, 2019


It Chapter 2
The filmmakers do what they can, keeping the central quest at the forefront and building to a satisfying final confrontation. It is a good,

Ben Pivoz
Sep 6, 2019


Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
Though Fiddler on the Roof is about certain kinds of people during a particular time, what it has to say about bigotry, faith and gender rol

Ben Pivoz
Sep 6, 2019


The Peanut Butter Falcon
It could have been overly quirky, condescending and annoyingly melodramatic. It is none of those things. I came in a little wary and came ou

Ben Pivoz
Aug 23, 2019


Ready or Not
It might seem like I loved this movie, but I merely liked it. It repeats itself a little too much in terms of story, jokes and violence and

Ben Pivoz
Aug 20, 2019


Blinded by the Light
I was unable to really get into it because it felt inorganic. Things feel like they are there because they are supposed to be, not necessari

Ben Pivoz
Aug 16, 2019


Good Boys
There have already been comedies this year that were more likable. However, only Booksmart made me laugh more. In the end, that is what view

Ben Pivoz
Aug 16, 2019


Where'd You Go, Bernadette
It would have been understandable if the person cast as Bernadette played her as a bundle of quirks. She is very quirky. Blanchett does not.

Ben Pivoz
Aug 16, 2019
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