Review: ‘The Swearing Jar’ is a moving tale of love and loss… and love again
‘The Swearing Jar’ is about a young woman who’s life never seems to go as planned, taking her on an emotional rollercoaster of love and loss.
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 Banshees of Inisherin’ is masterful
‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ is the riveting tale of two men who cannot agree on the status of their friendship and the terrible consequences of their difference.
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Review: ‘Ticket to Paradise’ revolves around its two shining stars
‘Ticket to Paradise’ is an untraditional romcom that juxtaposes attempts to break-up a happy couple with argumentative divorcees re-examining the end of their marriage.
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Review: ‘Black Adam’ isn’t pulling any punches
‘Black Adam’ introduces the DC Universe’s anti-hero, the champion of an ancient city recalled to protect its modern-day inhabitants from old and new threats.
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Review: ‘Halloween Ends’ waves a dark and bloody goodbye
‘Halloween Ends’ is the final chapter in the latest trilogy, bringing a close to the Laurie Strode saga while examining the effects of evil on a small town.
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Review: ‘Smile’ does it with a big scary grin
‘Smile’ is an effective horror picture that turns a harmless expression into a symbol of malevolence, while surrounding the protagonist with terrible characters.
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Review: ‘See How They Run’ is a classic whodunnit
See How They Run is a murder mystery with multiple suspects who are also all in show business, making it even more difficult to find the liar amongst them.
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Review: Can’t take your eyes off ‘The Good Boss’
Originally posted August 27, 2022
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Review: ‘Beast’ bites off more than it can chew
Originally posted August 19, 2022
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Review: Blood and alcohol flow in equal parts in ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’
Originally posted August 12, 2022
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Review: ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ is still rockin’ to its own beat
Thor: Love and Thunder is the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following the title character’s road back to heroism, which is set to an excellent soundtrack.
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Review: ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ is the kind of fun we know and love
Minions: The Rise of Gru is the latest in the little yellow guys’ adventures and their first with their long-time boss and eventual supervillain, Gru.
