The Film Yap

A blood-soaked romp through the zombie-riddled streets of Havana, “Juan of the Dead” is a uniquely Cuban film that stands to be an instant Schlock Vault classic. Continue reading →

Based on “The Dictator,” I’d say Sacha Baron Cohen’s reign of funny has come to an end. Continue reading →

People will be talking about “The Dictator” in 10 years — just about whether it emboldened Sacha Baron Cohen to greater challenges or mired him in mediocrity. Continue reading →

Austin watches the remaining shows and awards prizes for the best recommendations. Continue reading →

This French satire about the battle of the sexes in 1977 is awfully routine. Continue reading →

One of the funniest films of 2010 was also one of the darkest in this week’s Cheap Flicks. Continue reading →

“Weeds” is still on the air and has nothing to say anymore. Continue reading →

“Zoolander” — Ben Stiller’s funniest film, chomping at fashion’s vanity and vapidity — concludes Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“With a Friend Like Harry…” — a French-language, evil-interloper thriller — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“W.” — in which Oliver Stone’s usually wicked satire turned toward subtle invective — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →