The Film Yap

The fifth season of everybody’s favorite supernatural soap sees the return of Russell Edgington, Sookie and Jason hunting down their parent’s killer, and Tara being turned vamp. Continue reading →

“Parker” isn’t run-of-the-mill. It’s the work of misfits who broke into a mill shuttered on the edge of town and fired up machines without knowing how they work. Continue reading →

A grand, brave film, “Cloud Atlas” is often puzzling but sometimes brilliant, a true sci-fi epic. Continue reading →

Despite the Norwegian countryside as a stunning backdrop, “Escape” is a historical thriller that’s all too forgettable in nearly every facet. Continue reading →

The creepy, atmospheric horror flick shows you how to effectively use CGI effects without overwhelming the story. Continue reading →

Exactly the sort of well-paced, whip-smart thriller everyone bemoans a lack of but rarely pays to see, Tom Cruise’s “Jack Reacher” gets a second shot on Blu-ray. Continue reading →

A boilerplate road trip comedy with good leads and bad humor. Continue reading →

This quirky, offbeat romantic dramedy looks at two people with fractured psyches grasping for love, or at least stability. Continue reading →

Based on a true story from the 1970s, the story of a gay couple and their foster child is only slightly schmaltzy and, sadly, still relevant. Continue reading →

This harrowing drama about the 2004 tidal wave takes some liberties with the facts, but it’s still a tremendously compelling story. Continue reading →