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Papillon
While the Steve McQueen picture paid more attention to the escape attempts, this one concentrates more on relating the torture Papillon and

Ben Pivoz
Aug 29, 2018


The Happytime Murders
When it comes down to it, the most important thing about a comedy is if it makes you laugh. Everything else can be easily forgiven if it can

Ben Pivoz
Aug 24, 2018


A-X-L
I did not like the title character. I did not like the way he looked, the way he moved or the reason he was created. He is neither cute nor

Ben Pivoz
Aug 24, 2018


Alpha
There is a simplicity in the concept of man versus nature. There are no villains or complicated plots. Keda and the animals he comes across

Ben Pivoz
Aug 22, 2018


Mile 22
Mile 22 makes the mistake of thinking a breakneck pace is a suitable replacement for a well-crafted story, enjoyable dialogue and thrilling

Ben Pivoz
Aug 17, 2018


Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy Rich Asians includes serious themes, however it is first and foremost a rom-com. It is a light and amusing fantasy. This is an escapis

Ben Pivoz
Aug 15, 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


The Meg
The Meg is for people who want a summer special-effects extravaganza they can watch with their brain shut off. It is not good per se, though

Ben Pivoz
Aug 11, 2018


Slender Man
The filmmakers took an unoriginal idea and ended up with a poorly made copy of The Ring. Slender Man may very well be the most creatively ba

Ben Pivoz
Aug 10, 2018


The Cakemaker
The secret sets up the plot, but it is not specifically about it. This is a story dealing with extremely complex emotions. It does so clearl

Ben Pivoz
Aug 8, 2018
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