The Film Yap

Despite some witty and inventive storytelling, “Hysteria” tries a little too hard to add a satirical twist on the invention of the vibrator. Continue reading →

Pitting Batman against Harvey Dent and The Joker, Christopher Nolan’s second of three films officially changes the comic-book movie forever. Continue reading →

This is the story about the invention of the vibrator. Don’t get too excited. Continue reading →

The first movie wasn’t that great and this one takes a step down. Continue reading →

“World Trade Center” — a spiritual film of human connections, not exploited tragedy — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“Stranger Than Fiction” — a charming existential-concept comedy a la “Groundhog Day” — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“Secretary” — Steven Shainberg’s scintillatingly erotic 2002 romantic comedy — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

Just when you think all kiddie movies have puny ambitions, Nanny McPhee returns to recapture a little magic. Continue reading →

These superhero reboots continue Nick Rogers’ look back at 2000-2009′s 365 best films. Continue reading →

“Away We Go” — a film about imperfections in friendship, love and parenthood — is the latest in Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →