The Film Yap

Oversized and ambitious, “The Great Gatsby” better captures the passions and human conflict of Fitzgerald’s book than previous film adaptations. Continue reading →

In “This Boy’s Life,” Leonardo DiCaprio’s leading-role debut, he acts as if announcing his career’s mission statement — indicative of inevitable stardom. Continue reading →

Chris examines “Seabiscuit,” the book and the movie, to see how a written work gets translated to the screen. Continue reading →

A new, fifth addition to the X-Men saga is out today and, like a growing number of other superhero movies, is looking decidedly more British than usual. Continue reading →

“Wonder Boys” — a bizarre comic odyssey more comfortably broken-in with each viewing — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“Seabiscuit” — an exciting, tactful probe into the heart of the underdog principle — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

“Brothers” is less concerned with the rightness of the war on terror than the dire effects on the men and women touched by it. Continue reading →

“Brothers” — which chronicles a family demonized by war — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading →

Raimi and Maguire are out–who’s in? Continue reading →

Emotionally raw, unnervingly tense and impeccably acted across the board, “Brothers” is a return to form for director Jim Sheridan. Continue reading →