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 →

Nick’s monthly look at films celebrating major anniversaries in 2013 begins with Robert De Niro’s directorial debut — an emotionally complex coming-of-age tale. Continue reading →

Thanks to a strong sense of realism, “Terri” stands out amongst other coming-of-age films. Continue reading →

With such talent behind this, it’s hard not to be disappointed by its simplicity. Continue reading →

Wanting to be sweet does not excuse embarrassingly bad writing. Continue reading →

The movie takes the easy path, but it’s still a fun movie. Continue reading →

It’s a very flawed film, but it has a lot of heart. Continue reading →

It didn’t play in America but this coming-of-age film really should have. It’s probably because of those unknowns like Ralph Fiennes and Ricky Gervais. Continue reading →

The best Potter film continues Nick Rogers’ look at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“An Education” — an acutely intelligent look at young love’s wiles — continues Nick Rogers’ daily, alphabetical look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →