The Film Yap

Tim Burton’s most personal and poignant film since “Edward Scissorhands,” “Big Fish” is a seamless fusion of magic and reality. Continue reading →

Julia Roberts stumbles with her first foray into leading-woman territory in 10 years with this soulless jaunt of spirituality. Continue reading →

The inauthentic “Eat, Pray, Love” is mass-produced gruel dressed up as native cuisine. Continue reading →

“Big Fish” — Tim Burton’s melancholy, but immensely moving, masterpiece — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“Almost Famous” — Cameron Crowe’s trenchantly observed look at the allure of rock ‘n’ roll — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →