The Film Yap

With two fatal casting errors and a fixation on sheer spectacle for its own sake, “Oz the Great and Powerful” was doomed from the outset. Continue reading →

James Franco introduces us to tortured poet Hart Crane in “The Broken Tower.” Continue reading →

With terrific CGI special effects, a lot of smarts and visceral appeal, “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” doesn’t monkey around. Continue reading →

Colin Farrell brings fear to the neighborhood in “Fright Night” and James Franco stars in “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” on DVD and Blu-ray this week. Continue reading →

Danny McBride sets out on quite an adventure in “Your Highness,” and Seth Rogen is an alien trying to find his way home in “Paul” on DVD and Blu-ray this week. Continue reading →

“Your Highness” is a medieval low point — a great idea badly botched. Continue reading →

What a jaw-dropper. We had to wait till the end of the summer for the movie of the summer, and it came from a reboot of a moribund, cheesy film franchise. Continue reading →

So much more than “that movie about the guy who cuts off his arm,” “127 Hours” is one of the most life-affirming cinematic experiences of my lifetime. Continue reading →

If the Oscars pumped you full of movie love, there’s plenty that awaits you as “127 Hours,” “Burlesque” and “Love and Other Drugs” hit shelves this week. Continue reading →

Ring in the New Year with “Machete” and “Dinner for Schmucks,” on DVD this week. Continue reading →