Movies: 'Ice Age' defies extinction + '5 Broken Cameras'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, July 13, 2012 A franchise that avoids extinction Sean O'Connell Energetic, inventive and frequently amusing. In Hollywood's current age of remakes and reboots, that's pretty cool. [Read more] Occupation seen through a lens Emad Burnat chronicles a five-year period in his hometown, a Palestinian village on the Israeli-occupied West Bank. [Read more] Also Opening 'Ballplayer: Pelotero' David Malitz An often-enthralling documentary about two Dominican hopefuls on their way to Major League Baseball. [Read more] Celebritology The final 'Dark Knight Rises' trailer The movie comes out next week. So this is our last chance to imagine how it will be via a fresh two-minute clip. Ernest Borgnine: Eight of his small roles Sure, he won an Academy Award for "Marty." But let's not forget that he also appeared on "Magnum, P.I." 'The Amazing Spider-Man' vs. 'Spider-Man' How does Marc Webb's origin story measure up against Sam Raimi's? We're so glad you asked. Box Office 'The Amazing Spider-Man' tops weekend box office Jess Righthand No big surprise here: "The Amazing Spider-Man," which opened last Tuesday, posted huge numbers at the box office. 'American Reunion' and more new 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 "Ice Age: Continental Drift," "Katy Perry: Part of Me" and more. Reader Reviews You review 'The Amazing Spider-Man' "I keep reading how this film is 'not necessary.' Well, is ANY film really necessary? The only issue is whether this reboot is good or not. And it is very good." 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