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Ben Pivoz

Jul 31, 2020

Radioactive

Rosamund Pike is consistently good, despite the rest of Radioactive being pretty routine.

Ben Pivoz

Jul 17, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

7500

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

Ben Pivoz

Jun 12, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

Emma.

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

Ben Pivoz

Mar 7, 2020

The Way back

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

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