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Belfast
It is both an appealing crowd-pleaser and a timely look at how hatred can tear a country apart.

Ben Pivoz
Nov 12, 2021


The Last Duel
Ridley Scott may be known more for action and sci-fi, but he proves that he can make an epic of ideas, rather than merely one of spectacle.

Ben Pivoz
Oct 15, 2021


Lamb
It is quite compelling in the moment, yet Lamb didn’t say as much as it tried to. Still, I was consistently engaged.

Ben Pivoz
Oct 8, 2021


Titane
It is ridiculous, though that didn’t bother me, maybe because I wanted to see where Ducournau was going to take things next.

Ben Pivoz
Sep 30, 2021


Annette
It defies easy synopsis. It is about art and performance, reality and artificiality. It is one of the best movies of the year.

Ben Pivoz
Aug 20, 2021


Monster
It keeps the viewer at arm’s length, making this an occasionally interesting exercise, rather than a compelling exploration of this material

Ben Pivoz
May 7, 2021


Concrete Cowboy
Concrete Cowboy mixes a very good movie with an okay one, creating a good movie with moments of greatness and a few boring stretches.

Ben Pivoz
Apr 2, 2021


Nomadland
It gives us the stories, sometimes sad, of people who always dreamed of being on the road, seeing the country. The impact is pretty amazing.

Ben Pivoz
Feb 19, 2021


Judas and the Black Messiah
What keeps Judas and the Black Messiah compelling are the scenes featuring Fred Hampton.

Ben Pivoz
Feb 12, 2021


Malcolm & Marie
Malcolm & Marie kind of works due entirely to the passion brought to it via the strong performances by John David Waahington and Zendaya.

Ben Pivoz
Feb 5, 2021
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