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Ben Pivoz

Jul 17

The Old Guard

It is the rare obvious attempt at launching a new series that actually makes me look forward to future entries.

Ben Pivoz

Jul 10

Palm Springs

It is a funny and charming entry in the time loop cannon, with some smart twists that set it apart from its predecessors.

Ben Pivoz

Jul 3

Hamilton

I am not sure if I will ever have the chance to see Hamilton in person, but this is a tremendous substitute.

Eurovision Song contest: the story of fire saga

Ben Pivoz

Jun 26

Eurovision Song contest: the story of fire saga

it is generally enjoyable and seems to love its characters. I am not sure the last time a Will Ferrell movie could be described that way.

Ben Pivoz

Jun 19

7500

Sadly, 7500 runs out of fuel just as it seems prepared to kick into high gear.

Ben Pivoz

Jun 12

Artemis fowl

It is constantly jumping from plot point to plot point, character to character, barely introducing something before moving on.

Ben Pivoz

Mar 7

Greed

There is so much going on that, though the subjects it attacks deserve it, it was difficult to connect with any of it.

Ben Pivoz

Mar 7

Emma.

It is very enjoyable to watch it go where we already know it is headed.

Ben Pivoz

Mar 7

The Way back

There were certainly times The Way Back felt honest, until it dove deeper into its formulas.

Ben Pivoz

Mar 7

Onward

The premise of Onward makes it sound like a routine family movie. However, Pixar, as usual, spins it into something different.

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