Spider-Man: Brand New Day review: Self-denial reshapes web-slinger
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is darker than fans are used to, but big feelings inspire maturity and self-reflection.
On Screen
Smart reviews for the visually obsessed. On Screen features film reviews and festival coverage, spotlighting cinematic craft, storytelling and standout performances.
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The Outer Threat review: Strong characters power a quiet sci‑fi thriller
‘The Outer Threat’ explores what happens to a family that becomes unexpectedly responsible for humanity after discovering alien life.
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Steal Away review: Where friendship becomes survival
‘Steal Away’ shows the complicated connection between a girl and the latest refugee her family takes in before exposing the truth about their charity.
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The Odyssey review: A star‑studded saga of guilt and glory
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ updates the ancient text to deliver a contemporary message nestled in action.
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Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass review: Fellowship of the fling
‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ is a hilarious comedy that follows a small-town hairdresser’s quest to bed her Hollywood crush.
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Moana review: Same story, same heart
‘Moana’ is almost a shot-for-shot, live-action adaptation of the animated film, which means if you like the original, you’ll like this one.
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Evil Dead Burn review: Deadites are back, but the fun isn’t
‘Evil Dead Burn’ is the newest entry in the franchise, regrettably focusing on brutality and a weapon that comes up lame.
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The Invite review: Awkward banter leads to brutal truths
‘The Invite’ exposes truths and vulnerabilities over the course of a dinner that never actually makes it to the table.
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Minions & Monsters review: Charming adventure splits itself in half
‘Minions & Monsters’ finds the yellow fellows on two amusing quests, but doesn’t find the time to fully explore either.
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Supergirl review: A messier hero, a better movie
‘Supergirl’ is not the ideal hero, but she connects with audiences by feeling more human than her Earth‑raised cousin.
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Leviticus review: When queer desire becomes the monster
‘Leviticus’ turns love into a weapon by forcing gay teenagers to evade a killer that wears the face of their crush.
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Passenger review: Van life horror gets a flat
‘Passenger’ creates new fears on the open road as a couple is tormented by a malevolent highway demon that preys on naïve drivers.
