The Film Yap

“Tsotsi” — whose bullets, blood and beatings retain the redemption song’s minor key — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“Tropic Thunder” — in which stars’ collective Paramount hits become prank escrow — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“Trick ‘r Treat” — akin to sitting for a spell at a spooky campfire — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“Traitor” — combining the “Bourne” films’ geopolitical savvy with “24′s” adrenaline — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“Traffic” — an anthropological look at the cocaine trade and a terrific social epic — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“Touching the Void” — a harrowing, humbling reenactment of a mountain expedition — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“Timecrimes” — an ingenious time-travel thriller filled with paradoxical nightmares — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“Thumbsucker” — an indie drama invested with exceptional character development — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“Thirteen Days” — wringing situational suspense from known historical perspectives — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“Thirteen” — tough enough for a guy with no sisters (let alone those with daughters) — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →