Reviews

The un-American way of life

A controversial new history of Communism suggests that most everything we think we know about it is wrong

By Andrew O'Hehir Jul 3, 2009

"Public Enemies"

Johnny Depp may be the sexiest gangster ever in Michael Mann's stylish, brutal heist movie

By Stephanie Zacharek July 1, 2009
"I Hate Valentine's Day"

Nia Vardalos' big fat romantic stinker shows what happens when an actress overwhelms her own movie

By Stephanie Zacharek July 1, 2009
Who's to blame for the housing crash?

Alyssa Katz, author of "Our Lot," discusses the good intentions and mass delusion that led to the real estate boom

By Mark Schone June 30, 2009
"The Hurt Locker"

Could an Iraq war movie actually be good? Kathryn Bigelow's unsettling film is more than explosions and gore

By Stephanie Zacharek June 26, 2009

"Chéri"

As an aging courtesan, Michelle Pfeiffer brings beauty to this Colette adaptation -- but can she bring heat?

By Stephanie Zacharek June 26, 2009
The Galactica fan tease

Is Ronald Moore's "Virtuality" an incomplete TV movie, a marketing ploy or a great series you'll never see?

By Heather Havrilesky June 25, 2009
"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"

Giant robots battle it out (and hump Megan Fox's leg) in this loud and clumsy summer spectacular

By Stephanie Zacharek June 24, 2009
Guillotine those rich teens!

The fledgling blowhards of "NYC Prep" offer a cathartic release for that sickness inside your soul

By Heather Havrilesky June 23, 2009
The unbearable lightness of Lauren Conrad

The "Hills" star puts reality TV behind her -- with a novel about a reality star who just wants to be a normal girl

By Thomas Rogers June 19, 2009
"Whatever Works"

Woody Allen and Larry David return to New York, bringing their crotchety self-mockery with them

By Stephanie Zacharek June 19, 2009
"The Proposal"

Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds try to skate around the law -- and genre clichés -- in this romantic comedy

By Stephanie Zacharek June 19, 2009
"Year One"

Jack Black and Michael Cera get in touch with their inner cavemen in this time-traveling bromance

By Stephanie Zacharek June 19, 2009
TV apocalypse now!

The bad science and special effects of "Impact" are hurtling toward your TV this summer. Be afraid, be very afraid!

By Heather Havrilesky June 18, 2009
White male seeking sexy Asian women

What is the deal with Western men's erotic obsession with the East?

By Laura Miller June 16, 2009
"The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3"

John Travolta and Denzel Washington face off in this New York subway thriller. But will they hijack a classic?

By Andrew O'Hehir June 12, 2009
Why are you working so hard?

Alain de Botton's riveting book examines jobs from painting to rocket science and wonders what it all adds up to.

By Heather Havrilesky June 11, 2009
"Land of the Lost"

Dinosaurs and Sleestaks -- oh yeah, and Will Ferrell -- roam the earth in this update of the trippy '70s TV show.

By Stephanie Zacharek June 5, 2009
"The Hangover"

A bachelor party gone haywire, an anxious bride and Zach Galifianakis add up to a wickedly funny buddy movie.

By Stephanie Zacharek June 5, 2009
"Away We Go"

John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph play parents-to-be in this movie by real-life couple Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida.

By Stephanie Zacharek June 5, 2009
Excuse me, do you speak Klingon?

A delightful journey through the realm of invented languages and its cast of dreamers, weirdos and obsessives.

By Andrew O'Hehir June 3, 2009
Susan Boyle loses! And still wins!

The singer escapes "Britain's Got Talent" with her soul intact, perhaps the greatest feat in this twisted age

By Heather Havrilesky May 31, 2009
"Up"

Pixar's latest is bursting with charming visual touches and life-affirming messages, so why does it feel so cold?

By Stephanie Zacharek May 29, 2009
Mike Judge's guilty cartoon liberals

New animated series "The Goode Family" charts the pitfalls of the p.c., eco-friendly lifestyle.

By Heather Havrilesky May 27, 2009
Biggest "Idol" upset ever

Kris Allen surprises everyone, including himself, by beating Adam Lambert and winning the show's eighth season

By Sarah Hepola May 21, 2009