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Dec 7, 2019

Waves

I have seen thousands of movies in my life. It is rare one makes me seriously contemplate how I can be more thoughtful, kind, loving or resp

Ben Pivoz

Dec 7, 2019

Honey Boy

Honey Boy is harrowing and brave. Hopefully, LaBeouf got whatever he needed out of making it because, if this year has proven anything, his

Ben Pivoz

Dec 7, 2019

Dark Waters

There are more flat-out enjoyable options playing in theaters right now, though nothing more passionate. Its message carries it past its dul

Ben Pivoz

Dec 7, 2019

Playmobil: The Movie

It is a lazy attempt to cash in on a popular toy, without the drive needed to make it feel like anything else. The story is derivative of co

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Dec 4, 2019

Knives Out

Rian Johnson sets up situations where you think you know what is really going on, then he reveals it, only to stack more revelations on top

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Nov 28, 2019

Queen & Slim

Their conversations can be tense, witty, charming, emotional and combative. The purpose seems to have been to make them relatable by not mak

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Nov 23, 2019

Frozen II

If you have kids who liked Frozen, you will undoubtedly wind up seeing Frozen II. The good news is it is funny and sweet, giving them more o

Ben Pivoz

Nov 22, 2019

21 Bridges

I have absolutely no issues with complicated plotting. Sometimes, that is where the fun in the story resides. My problem with 21 Bridges is

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Nov 22, 2019

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

This screenplay is telling us Mr. Rogers was not Fred Rogers playing a character; it was who he was in every fiber of his being. He is a sym

Ben Pivoz

Nov 16, 2019

The Good Liar

On the basis of what the two of them do here, a story truly about his manipulation and their relationship could have been pretty compelling.

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