Movies: Tyler Perry sheds Madea in 'Alex Cross' + 'Tai Chi Zero'

Friday, October 19, 2012

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Tyler Perry's action hero

As the sleuth in "Alex Cross," Tyler Perry's mission is to catch an assassin and banish all thoughts of Madea. [Read more]

Kung fu fighting

Kung fu meets steampunk in "Tai Chi Zero," a lively but silly martial-arts epic. [Read more]

Also Opening

'Beauty Is Embarrassing'

'Beauty Is Embarrassing'

The artist Wayne White proves a charismatic, inspiring, cheekily profane subject in this documentary. [Read more]

'Sister'

'Sister'

The bleak story of a boy and his sister, eking out an existence on the margins of a wealthy Swiss resort. [Read more]

'Smashed'

'Smashed'

The tale of a recovering alcoholic is well-acted, but sheds no new light on the subject of addiction. [Read more]

'War of the Buttons'

'War of the Buttons'

In this moving French drama, gangs of children battle with each other against the backdrop of World War II. [Read more]

'Hating Breitbart'

'Hating Breitbart'

We learn little about the man in a documentary that ultimately falls flat. [Read more]

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Box Office

'Taken 2' beats 'Argo' at weekend box office

In this weekend's box office battle between Liam Neeson's "Taken" sequel and Ben Affleck's Iranian hostage drama "Argo," Neeson eked out a win.

Celebritology

Did Joaquin Phoenix knock himself out of Oscar race?

The short answer is no. But he did express his disdain for the campaigning process.

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson photographed

They look so happy together! Fine, they actually look kind of bored.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host Golden Globes

Is it too early to say this is the best news of the week?

'Moonrise Kingdom' and other new DVDs

'Moonrise Kingdom' and other new DVDs

Check out this week's new releases and see what Washington is watching.

Family Filmgoer

Family Filmgoer

Kid-friendly movie reviews.

Reader Reviews

You review 'Argo'

"Finally a smart, thoughtful, entertaining, and yes nailbiting movie that did not show scurrilous sex scenes or undue violence. Bravo!" That's one reader's take. Agree? Write a review and let your voice be heard.

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