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The One and Only Ivan
It is an okay time-waster for little kids, occasionally amusing and inoffensive, if completely forgettable.

Ben Pivoz
Aug 21, 2020


Richard Jewell
In order to see things Clint Eastwood’s way, we have to empathize with the character. Paul Walter Hauser absolutely delivers on all counts i

Ben Pivoz
Dec 14, 2019


Jojo Rabbit
According to Waititi, Jojo Rabbit is an anti-hate satire. He invites us to laugh at the silliness of the doctrine of groups like the Nazis

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Nov 14, 2019


The Best of Enemies
The movie is a solid piece of entertainment. It may be problematic for a noteworthy moment in history to become multiplex ready entertainmen

Ben Pivoz
Apr 6, 2019


Vice
Vice tells a complicated story in a way that strips away its complexity. Its narrative is mostly linear, yet it is kind of confusing. Events

Ben Pivoz
Jan 5, 2019


Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Frances McDormand is a wonder. She, and Martin McDonagh, find the perfect balance. Her Mildred is brave, smart, witty and exasperating. It i

Ben Pivoz
Nov 21, 2017
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