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Brittany Runs a Marathon
Brittany Runs a Marathon is a cross between comedy, drama and sports movie. Amazingly, all three of those contribute equally in its success.

Ben Pivoz
Sep 21, 2019


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 21, 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 20, 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 14, 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


Don't Let Go
There is just enough skill on display (as well as ridiculousness) to prevent its more problematic aspects from completely dragging it down.

Ben Pivoz
Aug 30, 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 21, 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 17, 2019
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