THE FILM YAP

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?

Schlock Vault: Fright Night (1985)

Ooh, you’re so cool, Brewster!

Reeling Back: Odd Man Out (1947)

Before “The Third Man,” Carol Reed directed this film noir-ish thriller starring James Mason as an IRA chief on the run.

Interview: Director Rob Reiner

The director sits down to discuss his latest film “Flipped,” working with children, and getting “Meatheaded” on a regular basis.

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.

Charlie St. Cloud

1 yaps

This may have been a good movie at one point, but now it’s just baby food.

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.