The Film Yap

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 →

Despite brief flashes of genuine hilarity, “Think Like a Man” remains a one-dimensional film told from an all-too-familiar male perspective. Continue reading →

Mostly self-assured in its silly-serious storytelling, “Dark Shadows” is pitched somewhere between a timeless play’s tragedy and ’70s pop-song punch. Continue reading →

Channing Tatum is an unexpected riot. The script has some fun, winking touches. The film is brazen, brash and blustery. Too bad it’s not more of a blast. Continue reading →

Always beautiful to look at, but always an empty shell, “The Three Musketeers” is a busy, noisy gobbledygook of goofy action and dopey dialogue. Continue reading →

Two parallel stories set in China walk in. One walks out as interesting. Continue reading →

The movie looks great but there is something missing at its core. Continue reading →

The dead are invading your homes with the release of AMC’s breakout hit “The Walking Dead.” Continue reading →

What could have been a provocative tale just ends up feeling really empty and mishandled. Continue reading →

“Billy Madison” meets “Kick-Ass” is patently ridiculous on many levels, but somehow it manages to work. Continue reading →