The Film Yap

Daniel Day-Lewis shines in his mesmerizing portrayal of our 16th President. Continue reading →

Indiana film critics name “Safety Not Guaranteed” Best Film of 2012; Jon Vickers of IU Cinema wins Hoosier Award. Continue reading →

There’s something for everyone with “The Dark Knight Rises,” starring Christian Bale and Anne Hathaway and the romantic comedy “Hope Springs” with Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones on DVD & Blu-ray this week. Continue reading →

For what feels like a cynical chance to revive some flagging careers, “Men in Black 3″ is a reasonably engaging bit of disposable entertainment. Continue reading →

“Lincoln” has captured the sweet spot between historical hagiography and fully fleshed dramatic portrait of our 16th and greatest president. Continue reading →

“Men in Black III” gets brownie points simply for not being “Men in Black II.” A reasonably engaging bit of disposable entertainment. Continue reading →

Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson give two powerhouse performances and prove that nothing is ever as black and white as it may seem. Continue reading →

Chris Evans plays Marvel Comics’ American hero in “Captain America: The First Avenger” and “Winnie the Pooh” and friends return to delight viewers of all ages. Continue reading →

“Captain America: The First Avenger” surprises by not being completely god-awful. Continue reading →

An occasionally heavy-handed but effective drama about how corporate culture in America has gone seriously askew. Continue reading →