The Film Yap

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 →

In “This Boy’s Life,” Leonardo DiCaprio’s leading-role debut, he acts as if announcing his career’s mission statement — indicative of inevitable stardom. Continue reading →

Blunt and brisk in its own inoffensive way, “Gangster Squad” is still a piece of meathead cinema and one that’s mostly sizzle, no steak. Continue reading →

“Oblivion” makes some ill-advised narrative decisions and largely wastes Tom Cruise, but a curious combination of analog patience and digital prowess saves it. Continue reading →

Despite great moments, “The Outsiders” feels like two movies awkwardly thrown together by an auteur who was adapting to being cowed by bankers and executives. Continue reading →

One of 2012′s greatest films is one of 2013′s bigger Blu-ray disappointments thus far, at least as comprehensive special features are concerned. Continue reading →

“Videodrome” shows how David Cronenberg is sometimes a provocateur only to a point. But he also wasn’t far from his cinematic incisions that cut the deepest. Continue reading →

Nick’s monthly look at films celebrating major anniversaries in 2013 begins with Robert De Niro’s directorial debut — an emotionally complex coming-of-age tale. Continue reading →

A star on his game. Clever humor. Hellacious setpieces. When it comes to what you need for live-action “Looney Tunes” mayhem, ble, ble, ble, that’s all, folks. Continue reading →

A procedural that’s not dry or dispassionate. A subtle, nuanced character study. A throat-clenching action film. Kathryn Bigelow’s latest is one of 2012′s best. Continue reading →