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Belfast
It is both an appealing crowd-pleaser and a timely look at how hatred can tear a country apart.

Ben Pivoz
Nov 12, 2021


Dune
Dune is quite an accomplishment. It was made to be seen on the largest screen possible.

Ben Pivoz
Oct 22, 2021


The Last Duel
Ridley Scott may be known more for action and sci-fi, but he proves that he can make an epic of ideas, rather than merely one of spectacle.

Ben Pivoz
Oct 15, 2021


Lamb
It is quite compelling in the moment, yet Lamb didn’t say as much as it tried to. Still, I was consistently engaged.

Ben Pivoz
Oct 8, 2021


No Time to Die
If you have seen any of Craig’s other Bonds, you’ll have a decent idea of what you are in for here.

Ben Pivoz
Oct 7, 2021


Titane
It is ridiculous, though that didn’t bother me, maybe because I wanted to see where Ducournau was going to take things next.

Ben Pivoz
Sep 30, 2021


Everybody's Talking About Jamie
It only wants to be uplifting and celebratory. Since it succeeds at those things, it doesn’t need to be anything else.

Ben Pivoz
Sep 17, 2021


Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
This isn’t top-shelf Marvel. Still, it is a fun entry,

Ben Pivoz
Sep 2, 2021


Vacation Friends
The formula is fine, the cast is game, yet the movie isn’t very funny.

Ben Pivoz
Aug 27, 2021


Annette
It defies easy synopsis. It is about art and performance, reality and artificiality. It is one of the best movies of the year.

Ben Pivoz
Aug 20, 2021
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