The Film Yap

“Hermano” is a heartfelt and brutal tale of brotherhood set in the eclectic barrios of Venezuela. Continue reading →

Timothy Dalton didn’t have much time to probe 007′s psyche. But the small things add up to a bigger accomplishment than is usually acknowledged. Continue reading →

Roger Moore would have higher highs and lower lows. Still, “Live and Let Die” is a fine introduction to a 007 more prone to crack wise than crack heads. Continue reading →

A modern day “Romeo & Juliet” tale as told by Oliver Stone, “Savages” is every bit as violent as it is mediocre. Continue reading →

Channing Tatum is an unexpected riot. The script has some fun, winking touches. The film is brazen, brash and blustery. Too bad it’s not more of a blast. Continue reading →

Far less ambitious and audacious than it thinks it is, “Project X” is the sort of party where there’s too much booting and not enough rallying. Continue reading →

This unexpectedly shrewd and efficient, if imperfect, Murphy’s Law thriller is probably as close to that “Italian Job” sequel as Mark Wahlberg will ever get. Continue reading →

“The Guard” never lives up to its potential and lives audiences wanting more. Much, much more. Continue reading →

“Weeds” is still on the air and has nothing to say anymore. Continue reading →

“Traffic” — an anthropological look at the cocaine trade and a terrific social epic — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →