The Film Yap

Daniel Day-Lewis shines in his mesmerizing portrayal of our 16th President. Continue reading →

Two heartfelt, exquisitely acted dramas, “The Sessions” and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” were virtually shunned by the Oscars. Continue reading →

“Lincoln” has captured the sweet spot between historical hagiography and fully fleshed dramatic portrait of our 16th and greatest president. Continue reading →

A masterwork of acting and filmmaking, “The Sessions” is about sex and shows a lot of sex but isn’t sex-obsessed. Continue reading →

First-time filmmaker Olivia Silver talks about directing John Hawkes and some promising young actors in “Arcadia,” an evocative coming-of-age road-trip story. Continue reading →

This coming-of-age story about a 12-year-old girl showcases the acting talents of Ryan Simpkins, and the storytelling acumen of writer/director Olivia Silver. Continue reading →

The mysterious title is just a tease to a richer world full of dreamlike paranoia and reasons why I’m afraid of John Hawkes. Continue reading →

Beautifully disturbing, “Martha Marcy May Marlene” is a movie you can only see once. But you should see it. Continue reading →

Vera Farmiga picks a difficult but satisfying tale about religious isolation as her directorial debut. Continue reading →

Since all of the other cool kids were doing it, Austin also made a Top Ten list. Continue reading →