The Film Yap

“Parker” isn’t run-of-the-mill. It’s the work of misfits who broke into a mill shuttered on the edge of town and fired up machines without knowing how they work. Continue reading →

A grand, brave film, “Cloud Atlas” is often puzzling but sometimes brilliant, a true sci-fi epic. Continue reading →

Despite the Norwegian countryside as a stunning backdrop, “Escape” is a historical thriller that’s all too forgettable in nearly every facet. Continue reading →

The creepy, atmospheric horror flick shows you how to effectively use CGI effects without overwhelming the story. Continue reading →

Exactly the sort of well-paced, whip-smart thriller everyone bemoans a lack of but rarely pays to see, Tom Cruise’s “Jack Reacher” gets a second shot on Blu-ray. Continue reading →

A boilerplate road trip comedy with good leads and bad humor. Continue reading →

This quirky, offbeat romantic dramedy looks at two people with fractured psyches grasping for love, or at least stability. Continue reading →

Based on a true story from the 1970s, the story of a gay couple and their foster child is only slightly schmaltzy and, sadly, still relevant. Continue reading →

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

Blunt and brisk in its own inoffensive way, “Gangster Squad” is still a piece of meathead cinema and one that’s mostly sizzle, no steak. Continue reading →