Review: From Paris with Love
John Travolta gives a performance of such impish glee, he should have paid the producers for the privilege of appearing in “From Paris with Love.”
Heroes of the Zeroes: Bloody Sunday
“Bloody Sunday” — a docudrama about how reason means nothing when rage reigns — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009.
On DVD: Zombieland
The horror-film-as-spoof trend reaches its pinnacle with the hilarious “Zombieland.”
Comic Book Movie News and Rumors: Reboots and Casting
Fox to reboot of “Daredevil,” plus casting rumors for “Captain America” and the “Spider-Man” reboot.
Schlock Vault: I Spit on Your Grave (1978)
A graphic, gruesome, and undeniably gutsy revenge flick, “I Spit on Your Grave” captures the full essence of a cult classic.
Movie Reviews
Dear John
3 yaps
“Dear John” is an untidy but authentic romantic drama. Unfortunately, its leading man is better suited to boxing than romance.
Red Cliff
4.5 yaps
John Woo’s epic retelling of the Battle of Red Cliffs is a first-rate war movie that isn’t just a lot of bloodthirsty action.
Edge of Darkness
3 yaps
Mel Gibson’s return to a starring role in “Edge of Darkness” doesn’t exactly burn up the screen.
Couch Potato Cinema
Coming to DVD Feb. 9 Vince Vaughn takes a vacation in “Couples Retreat,” Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams take love through time in “The Time Traveler’s Wife” and the Coen bros look at “A Serious Man.”
Podcasts
Oscar race is on! Joe and Chris debate the winners, losers and surprises from Tuesday’s Oscar nominations.
The 52 Worst Films of the 2000s
Movies You Aught Not Watch: Autumn in New York “Autumn in New York” — an agonizing test of capacity for cinematic banality — continues Nick Rogers’ weekly look back at the 52 worst films of 2000-2009.
DVD Reviews
Good Hair 4.5 yaps
Chris Rock explores the pain and humor of black women’s multi-billion-dollar quest for “Good Hair.”
The Schlock Vault
I Spit on Your Grave (1978) 4.5 yaps
A graphic, gruesome, and undeniably gutsy revenge flick, “I Spit on Your Grave” captures the full essence of a cult classic.
Interviews
Michael Stuhlbarg, star of “A Serious Man” Stuhlbarg sat down with The Yap to discuss working with the Coens, his experiences in landing the job and whether this is a film about Jews, for Jews.
Commentary
Comic Book Movie News and Rumors: Reboots and Casting Fox to reboot of “Daredevil,” plus casting rumors for “Captain America” and the “Spider-Man” reboot.
Reeling Backward
The Strange One 4 yaps
“The Strange One” kicked off a lot of careers, including Ben Gazzara, George Peppard and screenwriter Calder Willingham.
