The Film Yap

The final chapter of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy ends not with a bang but an allegory. Continue reading →

There’s something for everyone with “The Dark Knight Rises,” starring Christian Bale and Anne Hathaway and the romantic comedy “Hope Springs” with Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones on DVD & Blu-ray this week. Continue reading →

The Batman saga ends not with a bang but an allegory. It’s a darker, bolder superhero flick that often tries to do too much. Continue reading →

Director Christopher Nolan changed the landscape of superhero movies forever with “Batman Begins” — delving into superhero psychology. Continue reading →

The 1970′s was a time of dark thrillers, one-man action missions and horror-genre solidification. Taken out of context, this era’s classic films have been reworked into hollow remakes. Continue reading →

A new, fifth addition to the X-Men saga is out today and, like a growing number of other superhero movies, is looking decidedly more British than usual. Continue reading →

Mark Wahlberg sacrifices showiness to set up his supporting cast for a knockout in “The Fighter,” a rough-and-tumble boxing pic that puts family first. Continue reading →

Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale deliver in “The Fighter,” Matt Damon examines the “Hereafter” and Jennifer Aniston undergoes “The Switch” on DVD this week. Continue reading →

Nick Rogers takes a look back at his picks for the 25 best — and 10 worst — films of 2010. Continue reading →

For 2010, the youngsters can expect to dominate the acting categories at the Oscars. Continue reading →