Ben PivozDec 31, 2021The Lost DaughterA tremendously compelling writing/directing debut, featuring one of the best performances of 2021.
Ben PivozDec 22, 2021The Matrix ResurrectionsWachowski has made a commentary on modern entertainment that happens to be in a sequel that sort of builds on franchise mythology.
Ben PivozDec 18, 2021Nightmare AlleyThe look of the movie is impressive because of how unshowy it is, though a lot of thought has obviously been put into every frame.
Ben PivozDec 18, 2021Spider-Man: No Way HomeSomehow, the creators of Spider-Man: No Way Home make all the other Spider-Man movies feel like set-up for this.
Ben PivozDec 3, 2021The Power of the DogIt is like watching a horror movie where all of the wounds are internal.
Ben PivozNov 19, 2021Ghostbusters: AfterlifeThis new entry isn’t a reboot so much as a sequel/tribute to the original. It certainly works in that sense, and has some charms of its own.
Ben PivozNov 12, 2021BelfastIt is both an appealing crowd-pleaser and a timely look at how hatred can tear a country apart.
Ben PivozOct 22, 2021DuneDune is quite an accomplishment. It was made to be seen on the largest screen possible.
Ben PivozOct 15, 2021The Last DuelRidley 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 PivozOct 8, 2021LambIt is quite compelling in the moment, yet Lamb didn’t say as much as it tried to. Still, I was consistently engaged.