The Film Yap

Over time, superhero mythology gets junked up with tertiary characters and subplots. “Iron Man 3″ has taken this hardware as far as it can go. Continue reading →

A narrative mess, “Prometheus” is nonetheless a worthy cinematic experience, a potpourri of Ridley Scott’s flair for sumptuous visuals and sly, creepy mood-building. Continue reading →

Taken on terms of arrested-adolescence action movies, “Lockout” finds itself in pass-fail territory. Consider it a success by way of social promotion. Continue reading →

James M. Cain’s cautionary tale of pride and motherhood gets the star treatment from director Todd Haynes, a formidable Kate Winslet and an accomplished cast. Continue reading →

Piecemeal treats are fun here, but never add up to a cumulative chill. Honestly, the most frightening things it has to offer are end credits with Comic Sans. Continue reading →

From the school of Inspiring Historical Stories, “The King’s Speech” makes up for a lack of novelty by executing this type of film about as well as can be done. Continue reading →

“Traitor” — combining the “Bourne” films’ geopolitical savvy with “24′s” adrenaline — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

Aussie director David Michod makes his arrival with one of the finest spawns of Martin Scorsese, Michael Mann or Francis Ford Coppola’s seminal gangster works. Continue reading →

“The Promotion” — a marriage of Terrence Malick’s majesty and Sam Peckinpah’s macabre — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“Memento” — an eminently re-watchable movie about a man with no memory — continues Nick Rogers’ look at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →