Movies: The Cold War Revisited in 'Phantom' + 'Jack the Giant Slayer' and the CGI Overload

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, March 01, 2013 This time, root for the bad guy Ann Hornaday "Phantom" is a good-not-great film that tells a fascinating tale from the annals of Cold War brinksmanship. 'Jack the Giant Slayer' Michael O'Sullivan Bryan Singer's tale of magic beans­­ has its roots in English folklore, but its head in the CGI clouds. Also Opening 'The Frankenstein Theory' Michael O'Sullivan Modern spin on monster movie brings found-footage trope to search for Mary Shelley's creature. 'A Place at the Table' Michael O'Sullivan Muckraking food documentary argues that hunger in America is not because of a food shortage. 'No' Ann Hornaday The film starring Gael Garcia Bernal re-creates 1980s Chilean politics with seamless authenticity. More Movie Info Four-star movies Keep tabs on the films that received top honors from Post critics over the past year. What not to watch A sampling of recent movies that received one star or less from Washington Post film critics. 'The Master' and other new DVDs Stephanie Merry Check out this week's new releases and see what Washington is watching. Family Filmgoer Movie reviews with children in mind This week, a new take on an old English fairy tale. 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 ©2013 The Washington Post Privacy Policy