The Film Yap

The rule of thumb this week is if it doesn’t involve dancing, it’s not a good movie. I know, I thought “Thankskilling” would be a winner, too! Continue reading →

Six young dancers put it all on the line at a high-stakes ballet competition in Bess Kargman’s fast-paced and stirring documentary. Continue reading →

Everything you loved about the original “Footloose” is brought up to speed for a new generation. But no Kevin Bacon, no care. Continue reading →

I was under the impression that the dance movie craze was dead, but apparently getting “served” via dance is alive and somewhat well. Continue reading →

“Burlesque” is what “Showgirls” would have been had it not realized how sleazy it was. Continue reading →

It’s almost as if they were trying to make a film that would be easy to make fun of. Continue reading →

Lauren Whalen counts down five of the worst dance scenes on film. Continue reading →

“Hairspray” — a truckload of sugar you won’t mind having shoveled down your throat — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

Wait…Dracula was in this movie? Oh yeah, I remember that part! Continue reading →

“Billy Elliot” — about a British boy who discovers art — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →