The Film Yap

The animators did their job, but the storytellers settled for a Frankenstein-like assemblage of pieces from other, better movies. Continue reading →

Bruce Willis and Edward Norton star in Wes Anderson’s tale of young love on the run in “Moonrise Kingdom” and Adam Sandler is father of the groom in “That’s My Boy” on DVD & Blu-ray this week. Continue reading →

It’s cliche, it’s predictable, and at times it’s even cringe-worthy. Yet, “That’s My Boy” remains to be Sandler’s best effort in years…thanks to Andy Samberg that is. Continue reading →

The boingy action and gastrointestinal humor may amuse wee ones, but parents will just be counting the minutes until they can check out. Continue reading →

It’s twice the dose of Adam Sandler as twins in “Jack and Jill” and a revival of the 80′s musical “Footloose” on DVD and Blu-ray this week. Continue reading →

Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of laughter. Jack fell down and made us frown, and audiences went filing outta there. Continue reading →

Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler have a sticky situation in “Just Go With It,” and Jeff Bridges channels the John Wayne classic “True Grit” on DVD this week. Continue reading →

Non-traditional leading men like Russell Brand & Danny McBride have found themselves starring in a lot of movies lately. What makes for an unlikely movie star? Continue reading →

It’s always a good sign when the title is a plea. Continue reading →

Six alternative Christmas movies to knock the festive spirit out of you. Continue reading →