The Film Yap

It’s Jurassic Park. What more could you want? Continue reading →

There’s always gristle in these meat slabs. At least this installment cuts around it to serve something surprisingly digestible, as cheapie-roadside films go. Continue reading →

I laughed. I cried. I shamelessly applauded. “The Good, The Bad, and The Schlocky”: An annual review of schlock cinema in 2012. Continue reading →

One of the more engaging films of the year, “Hugo” is a wondrous journey into a fully realized world Continue reading →

A syrupy-sweet, boy-meets-aquatic-mammal film, “Dolphin Tale” won’t surprise you, but you’ll enjoy it anyway. Continue reading →

It’s still a silly, dated old yarn, but it’s looking 20 years younger on Blu-ray. Continue reading →

The unexpectedly awesome 3D loses much of its luster in the at-home version, but “Jackass 3D” is still often gaspingly funny. Continue reading →

A look back at how special and visual effects have changed the cinematic landscape, from Tron to Tron: Legacy. Continue reading →

Sprawling, bloated, and confusing, “Tron Legacy” does live up to the legend of its predecessor and, like its big brother, is a visual juggernaut. Continue reading →

Mark me down in the “pleasantly surprised” category. Continue reading →