Review: ‘The Zone of Interest’ is a disquieting picture of brutal normalcy
‘The Zone of Interest’ is the chilling portrayal of a Nazi family that finds routine under the shadow of Auschwitz’s smoke stacks.
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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Review: ‘The Iron Claw’ spends most of its time outside the squared circle
‘The Iron Claw’ tells the story of the “Von Erich curse,” which plagued a wrestling family by taking the lives of five sons before age 35.
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Review: ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ struggles with balance, but skews positively
‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ finds the hero in a fight to save the planet as an old enemy seeks revenge at any cost.
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Review: ‘Wonka’ is a delectable exercise in imagination
‘Wonka’ is the delightful origin story of Willy Wonka, the famous chocolatier filled with boundless energy and optimism.
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Review: ‘Poor Things’ explores life’s complexities through fresh eyes
‘Poor Things’ is a compelling feminist reimagining of Frankenstein’s monster in which an innocent young woman learns the ways of the world.
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Review: ‘Silent Night’ executes without words
‘Silent Night’ isn’t John Woo’s best action movie, but it uses its quiet concept to its full potential in spite of some other shortcomings.
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Review: ‘Dream Scenario’ is enigmatically bizarre
‘Dream Scenario’ is the uncanny story of an ordinary man who unwittingly appears in strangers’ dreams, significantly impacting his real life.
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Review: ‘Saltburn’ is exacting in its condemnation
‘Saltburn’ follows the friendship of two university students from opposite sides of the track, doomed to end in tragedy.
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Review: ‘Wish’ brightens audience’s hearts
‘Wish’ is a delightful animated movie about a young woman who teams up with a magical star to save her kingdom.
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Review: ‘Napoleon’ falters just as its subject did
‘Napoleon’ recounts the life of the historical figure, peeking behind the uniform at the even smaller man who filled it.
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Review: ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ lacks the substance of its source material
‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ is the cursory origin story of the series’ president and modern-day Games.
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Review: ‘Thanksgiving’ is a bloodcurdling feast best served cold
‘Thanksgiving’ is a slasher movie that follows a murderous pilgrim taking revenge on the perpetrators of a holiday massacre.
