Review: ‘On Swift Horses’ never makes it to the finish line
‘On Swift Horses’ is a love story about taboo passions that do not have fairy tale endings — or, in this case, any ending at all.
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: ‘Sinners’ delivers salvation
‘Sinners’ is the story of twin brothers forced to confront supernatural party crashers at their club’s grand opening.
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Review: ‘The Amateur’ bills an unconventional yet formidable opponent
‘The Amateur’ is an understated thriller in which an analyst tries his hand at vigilantism following his wife’s execution.
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Review: ‘Drop’ is a mystery wrapped in distractions
‘Drop’ is a technological thriller in which a woman receives threatening texts while on a fancy dinner date.
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Review: ‘The Friend’ almost remains melodrama-free
‘The Friend’ depicts two characters coping with a friend’s suicide — his longtime companion and his dog.
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Review: ‘Death of a Unicorn’ is a rainbow of revenge
‘Death of a Unicorn’ explores the dark side of the enchanting myth, demonstrating the bloody consequences for interfering with one of nature’s most enthralling creatures.
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Review: ‘Mickey 17’ is a big budget sci-fi with the heart of a B-movie
‘Mickey 17’ is the bizarre tale of a man who joins a space mission only to repeatedly die, and be resurrected over and over again.
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Review: ‘Last Breath’ dives in and doesn’t come up for air
‘Last Breath’ is the fast-paced depiction of one diver’s harrowing ordeal on the sea floor when he’s cut-off from his crew.
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Review: ‘Paddington in Peru’ surprisingly takes the bear out of his element
‘Paddington in Peru’ returns the loveable bear to his native rainforest on a quest to save his aunt that will unknowingly benefit him as well.
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Review: ‘Heart Eyes’ be stills horror fans’ black hearts
‘Heart Eyes’ is a meta slasher comedy in which a serial killer wages a war on love by murderously interrupting Valentine’s dates.
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Review: ‘Companion’ is a refreshing genre cocktail
‘Companion’ shows humans are capable of horrible acts and AI is just a reflection of their inhumanity.
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Review: ‘Presence’ shares a familiar story through a distinct lens
‘Presence’ is a recognizable family drama shown through the unique perspective of an observant spirit.
