In Theaters: Dinner for Schmucks
As the credits rolled on “Dinner for Schmucks,” I looked over at a friend and said “That was either a complete disaster or brilliant. I’m not sure which.”
Heroes of the Zeroes: Napoleon Dynamite
“Napoleon Dynamite” — which hides a heartfelt message of friendship beneath its quirky humor — continues Nick Rogers’ look at the 365 best films of 2000-2009.
On DVD: Batman: Under the Red Hood
Thrilling, fun and emotional, “Batman: Under the Red Hood” continues DC’s streak of good animated efforts.
Remaking Foreign Films
Hollywood is convinced we hate subtitles so they quickly remake foreign films. But are some of them good?
Movie Reviews
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
2 yaps
Kindergartners will finds themselves growing impatient with this dim-bulb distraction of cute critters and shiny things.
Mid-August Lunch
4 yaps
A charming little cinematic aperitif, “Mid-August Lunch” is a palate-cleansing Italian comedy.
Winter’s Bone
4.5 yaps
Debra Granik’s excellent “Winter’s Bone” has a sharp authenticity like a leather strap to the face.
Couch Potato Cinema
Coming to DVD July 27
Jude Law and Forest Whittaker find themselves on the other end of the job in “Repo Men” and Sam Worthington takes on the gods in “Clash of the Titans” on DVD this week.
Podcasts
Idiot buddy movies
In this week’s show, Joe and Chris discuss “Dinner with Schmucks” and other idiot buddy movies.
The 52 Worst Films of the 2000s
Movies You Aught Not Watch: Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector
“Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector” — a failed try at stealing Jim Carrey’s lowbrow signal — continues Nick Rogers’ look at the 52 worst films of 2000-2009.
DVD Reviews
Clash of the Titans
4 yaps
A stripped-down summer blockbuster that arrived this spring, “Clash of the Titans” comes with excellent Blu-ray extras.
Interviews
Director Debra Granik
Granik speaks about the stark authenticity of her film “Winter’s Bone,” and whether her film, along with 2008’s “Frozen River” forms two parts of a Rural Women trilogy.
Commentary
The Criterion Collection
Austin and Sam discuss the popular DVD line and its impact on cinema.
Reeling Backward
Odd Man Out (1947)
4 yaps
Before “The Third Man,” Carol Reed directed this film noir-ish thriller starring James Mason as an IRA chief on the run.



