The Film Yap

With a bait-and-switch on a badass villain, an obvious central twist and whatever it is that Denise Richards is doing, this is the second-worst Bond film ever. Continue reading →

“The Heineken Kidnapping” is the Dutch equivalent of our “Suicide Kings,” except it’s a true story. Continue reading →

The wild and true story of Joyce McKinney makes for the funniest film of the year. Continue reading →

A nerve-shredding thriller that also offers subtle civilian-in-wartime commentary and a revelatory performance from Ryan Reynolds. Continue reading →

“White Chicks” — 105 minutes of torture padded with overwrought messaging — continues Nick Rogers’ weekly look back at the 52 worst films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“The Way of the Gun” — with roaring, bloodletting gunfire to do Sam Peckinpah proud — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

A wrenching, riveting documentary that is accessible without losing sight of its importance. Continue reading →