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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

Ben Pivoz
Nov 27, 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 22, 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.

Ben Pivoz
Nov 16, 2019


Ford v Ferrari
Ford v Ferrari is precisely what it intends to be: fun, exciting entertainment that relates a true story in a captivating way. It is not try

Ben Pivoz
Nov 16, 2019


Pain and Glory
I am unaware of what is based on his life and what is fiction. What I am sure of is this is a lovely film, introspective, entertaining and v

Ben Pivoz
Nov 9, 2019


Harriet
This is a big role that practically screams “award nominations.” While I would not put Harriet on that level, I would not be surprised to se

Ben Pivoz
Nov 1, 2019


The Current War
It was a lot of fuss for something that is thoroughly decent as it unfolds, before quickly fading from memory. I enjoyed aspects of it, such

Ben Pivoz
Oct 25, 2019


The Lighthouse
Robert Eggers uses the location to get into our heads while, tonally, putting us into the head of Winslow. The tone reflects his scattered m

Ben Pivoz
Oct 25, 2019


Judy
Unfortunately for Renée Zellweger, Judy limits her by only seeing the character as a fallen icon. She does exactly what was needed from her

Ben Pivoz
Oct 11, 2019


Joker
Joker would not be nearly what it is without Joaquin Phoenix. It is a brilliantly controlled performance really enhancing the differences be

Ben Pivoz
Oct 3, 2019
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