The Film Yap

This harrowing drama about the 2004 tidal wave takes some liberties with the facts, but it’s still a tremendously compelling story. Continue reading →

A harrowing depiction of the 2004 tsunami that swept over much of southeast Asia, “The Impossible” is a top-drawer portrait of humans struggling to survive. Continue reading →

For a biopic about one of the most polarizing political figures of the 20th century, “J. Edgar” is a curiously flat affair. Continue reading →

A curiously flat biopic that uses shadowy whisperings about J. Edgar Hoover’s personal life to paint a skewed portrait of his public one. Continue reading →

In this week’s show, Joe and Chris yap about Australian movie stars and why they’re so prevalent. Continue reading →

It has its flaws, but Woody Allen is still tackling fascinating topics. Continue reading →

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

The latest Iraq related movie has flaws, but has plenty of payoffs. Continue reading →

It’s not that Woody Allen’s latest is bad — it’s just that we’ve seen this style and these characters so much it’s become cookie-cutter. Continue reading →

“Mulholland Dr.” — David Lynch’s dark journey into the psyche — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →