Movies: Oscar Nominee Glenn Close in 'Albert Nobbs' + Liam Neeson Shines in 'The Grey'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, January 27, 2012 Manly, yes, but you'll like it, too Ann Hornaday Glenn Close has received a deserved Oscar nomination for her depiction of a woman impersonating a man in the 19th century period piece "Albert Nobbs," which like the enigmatic character at its center contains a swirl of fascinating contradictions beneath its placid surface. [Read more] Sink your teeth in Liam Neeson brings his imposing physical strength and emotional sensitivity to "The Grey." [Read more] Also Opening 'Man on a Ledge' Ann Hornaday Sam Worthington and Elizabeth Banks topline this tick-tock about, well, a man on a ledge that grows ever more preposterous as the title character's motives come into focus. [Read more] 'Young Goethe in Love' Stephanie Merry The German language film is more of an amusing diversion about first love than historically-accurate biopic. [Read more] More Movie Info Where to watch Oscar-nominated movies Jess Righthand See what Post critics thought about the top flms, and get showtimes for the ones playing now. Box Office Kate Beckinsale's 'Underworld Awakening' dominates box office The latest in the 'Underworld' franchise made an estimated $25.4 million this weekend and took No. 1 at the box office. Celebritology Matthew Broderick to star as Ferris Bueller, again? It sure looks like it. 'The Artist's' Uggie to retire The 10-year-old pooch is done with feature films. WATCH: Best picture nominee trailers There's still time to see many best picture nominees in theaters. Oscars nominations: the shockers The Academy Award list that surprised us most. New and popular DVDs Stephanie Merry Check out this week's new releases and see what Washington is watching. Family Filmgoer Kid-focused movie reviews Get the scoop on "Man on a Ledge," "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" and more Reader Reviews You review 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' "This is designed to make you cry, so if that's what you want, take a box of tissues and cry away." 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 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy