Movies: A New 'Dragon Tattoo' and Old-Timey 'Artist' + Spielberg's 'War Horse'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, December 23, 2011 The cyberpunk as feminist icon Ann Hornaday Rooney Mara exerts an undeniable command of the screen as cyber-sleuth Lisbeth Salander in "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," David Fincher's adaptation of the best-selling novel. [Read more] Go to 'War' Steven Spielberg spares no beauty, action, melodrama or historical sweep in "War Horse." [Read more] Also Opening 'The Artist' Ann Hornaday The fact that the buzz-worthy film is silent — and in black-and-white, no less — shouldn't deter viewers from giving it a whirl. [Read more] 'The Adventures of Tintin' Ann Hornaday Steven Spielberg has brought the comic book character to the screen — with technological prowess — but not to life. [Read more] 'We Bought a Zoo' Ann Hornaday Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson star in Cameron Crowe's low-key comedy about a man starting over with his two kids after his wife dies. [Read more] 'My Reincarnation' Michael O'Sullivan The documentary is a fascinating if imperfectly told tale about the worldly son of a Tibetan Buddhist master. [Read more] Celebritology Watch the 'Prometheus' trailer Ridley Scott returns to sci-fi to terrify audiences everywhere. Damon, Crowe discuss 'We Bought a Zoo' In an interview, the film's star and director also dish on music, John Cusack and Tom Cruise. Unconventional holiday movies: What to watch if you're sick of 'It's a Wonderful Life' Seven viewing options to make this a non-traditional cinematic Christmas. 'The Hobbit' trailer: Once more into Middle-earth The first preview for the "Lord of the Rings" prequel has been released. That sound you hear is Tolkien and Peter Jackson nerds, weeping with joy. Box Office 'Sherlock Holmes' tops box office Domestic movie attendance fell to the lowest it's been in 16 years this past weekend, but that didn't stop "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" from taking first place in this weekend's box office. New and popular DVDs Stephanie Merry Check out this week's new releases and see what Washington is watching. Family Filmgoer Going Out Guide movie reviews for families Jane Horwitz reviews "The Adventures of Tintin," "We Bought a Zoo" and more. Reader Reviews You review 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' "Definitely surprised about this sequel. Better than the first. Downey did a great job, once again." That's one reader's take. Agree? Write a review and let your voice be heard. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy