The Film Yap

Fast-moving & technically astute, this update of America under siege trades less on U.S. anxiety than bankability its stars acquired as the film sat on shelves. Continue reading →

The other young adult box office phenom, “The Hunger Games” actually has a brain in its head and a story to tell. Continue reading →

Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine and Matthew McConaughey star in the dark comedy “Bernie” and a little movie called “The Hunger Games” hits the shelves. Continue reading →

Have a taste for “The Hunger Games”? Catch Josh Hutcherson in “The Forger” on DVD & Blu-ray, as well as Toni Collette in the quirky “Jesus Henry Christ.” Continue reading →

Sustained tension, vivid cinematography and mostly spectacular casting make this adaptation of the bestselling young adult novel a winning fighter. Continue reading →

“Zathura” — akin to ’80s movies with effects that didn’t come at creativity’s expense — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

Flawed humans, sharply drawn and spiritedly portrayed, populate this winning dramedy from Lisa Cholodenko. Continue reading →

Carefully observant and splendidly acted, this comedy/drama from Lisa Cholodenko looks at an alternative family. Continue reading →

Director Paul Weitz goes for good dumb fun but misses the mark on “good” and “fun.” Continue reading →