The Film Yap

In “This Boy’s Life,” Leonardo DiCaprio’s leading-role debut, he acts as if announcing his career’s mission statement — indicative of inevitable stardom. Continue reading →

Chris examines “Seabiscuit,” the book and the movie, to see how a written work gets translated to the screen. Continue reading →

A joyous walk down memory lane for Gen X kids who can now bring their own moppets to see the Muppets. Continue reading →

Much of “The Muppets” was wonderful, but I didn’t love it as much as I wanted to. Continue reading →

Prospero becomes Prospera in Julie Taymor’s new vision. Continue reading →

An occasionally heavy-handed but effective drama about how corporate culture in America has gone seriously askew. Continue reading →

Ben Affleck proves he’s become one of the better crime directors of recent years. Continue reading →

“Seabiscuit” — an exciting, tactful probe into the heart of the underdog principle — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

Ben Affleck gives an assured and confident performance both in front of and behind the camera in this crime drama. Continue reading →

“Remember Me” is a mess of a movie, but I respected some of the ambitious things the filmmakers tried to do. Continue reading →