Mank
A zesty portrait of screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he toiled on "Citizen Kane," "Mank" may be a pretty overt piece of Oscar bait. But if so, it's a damned good one.
Gone Girl
Unlike David Fincher’s other films, this one doesn’t offer much beyond its alluring air of mystery.
This Magic Moment: Top Five David Fincher Scenes
Sam takes a look back at director David Fincher's finest moments in anticipation of his new film, "Gone Girl."
House of Cards: Season One
Netflix's political drama features Kevin Spacey at his reptilian best. But its Blu-ray/DVD release raises questions about the nexus of television & home video.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
What is the American take on the material? Pretty much the same you have already seen.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest
This strong and powerful trilogy's end works wonderfully as a supplement to Stieg Larsson's novels.
The Social Network
A verbose drama that cuts between legal depositions and nerds hunched over computers is the best movie of 2010? Double-click yes.
Coming to DVD Jan. 11
David Fincher's "The Social Network" channels the rise of Facebook, and "Piranha 3D" channels "Jaws" ... sort of, on DVD this week.