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.”

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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.

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On DVD: Zombieland

The horror-film-as-spoof trend reaches its pinnacle with the hilarious “Zombieland.”

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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.

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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.

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Reeling Back: The Strange One

“The Strange One” kicked off a lot of careers, including Ben Gazzara, George Peppard and screenwriter Calder Willingham.

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Interview: 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.

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Movie Reviews

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3 yaps

“Dear John” is an untidy but authentic romantic drama. Unfortunately, its leading man is better suited to boxing than romance.

featuredimage 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.

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1 yap

A movie review of the new Kristen Bell romantic comedy, When In Rome.

featuredimage 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.