'The Expendables 2': Return of Reagan-Era Heroism

"The Expendables 2" knows what its audience wants - blood, bombs and bombastic action. The fact that it features little else won't matter to those who live to see '80s faves like Sylvester Stallone, Chuck Norris and Arnold Schwarzenegger back in the action movie saddle again. 25 Aug 2012

'The Apparition' Review: Dumb Characters, Recycled Scares Appear in Horror Movie Mess

The new horror movie "The Apparition" recycles the standard scare tactics while delivering precious new shocks for genre fans. 24 Aug 2012

'Sparkle' Review: Whitney Houston's Voice Provides Film's Sole Highlight

The new musical drama "Sparkle" lacks focus, but it will still be remembered for featuring Whitney Houston's last big-screen appearance. 20 Aug 2012

'Hope Springs' Review: Welcome Dramedy for Older Movie Goers

"Hope Springs" dares to depict a romance not between beautiful twenty-somethings but AARP types trying to save their marriage. 8 Aug 2012

'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days' Review: Fun, Frivolous Family Treat

The third installment in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" franchise holds true to form, delivering a trouble-making lad surrounded by quirky but endearing characters. 3 Aug 2012

'Killer Joe' Review: Violent Tale Pushes Content to Limits of Decency

Matthew McConaughey stars in "Killer Joe," a disturbing character study that pushes the boundaries of its NC:17 rating. 3 Aug 2012

'Trishna' Review: Cold Drama Does Star Freida Pinto No Favors

Freida Pinto snares what should have been a juicy lead role in the new film "Trishna," but her character's wavering actions makes it hard for audiences to applaud the busy actress' latest work. 22 Jul 2012

'Savages' Review: Stone's Shakespearean Ode to Drug Violence

In director Oliver Stone’s new film, two types of people are identified as savages: monsters who use intense violence to achieve their objectives and two men who share a physical relationship with the same woman. Both types of individuals go head to head in "Savages," an intoxicating, violent drama about the drug trade. 6 Jul 2012

Silverdocs Rewind: D.C. Film Festival Offers Intriguing Stories - and One Dud

The recently wrapped Silverdocs film festival offered a number of intriguing new documentaries as well as one that should have stayed on the shelf indefinitely. 4 Jul 2012

'The Amazing Spider-Man' Review: Garfield Sticks the Landing in Imaginative Super-Reboot

"The Amazing Spider-Man" may be an unnecessary reboot, but director Marc Webb's retelling features a superb cast and a heaping helping of imagination to remind us some stories should be told more than once. 3 Jul 2012