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.
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: ‘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.
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Review: ‘The Marvels’ quickly flies to new heights
‘The Marvels’ follows the involuntary team-up of three superheroes connected by fate and who must join forces to stop a world destroyer.
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Review: ‘Priscilla’ maintains focus without rose-coloured glasses
‘Priscilla’ tells the story of Priscilla Beaulieu and her relationship with Elvis Presley, from their initial meeting to eventual divorce.
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Review: ‘The Holdovers’ doesn’t shy away from life’s complexities
‘The Holdovers’ follows an unlikely group forced to spend the holidays together as they gain insights into each of their difficult circumstances.
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Review: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ is a tempered adaptation for fans and novices alike
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ is based on a videogame that follows a nightwatchman tasked with protecting a group of animatronics from outsiders… and themselves.
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Review: ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ painfully dissects a marriage’s private moments
‘Anatomy of a Fall’ is the uncomfortable scrutiny of a less-than-perfect woman and an even less perfect marriage when her husband dies unexpectedly.
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Review: ‘Dicks: The Musical’ is a waste of screen space
‘Dicks: The Musical’ is a bizarre and vulgar picture that disgraces its familiar cast in a twisted version of ‘The Parent Trap.’
