Movies: Viola Davis in 'The Help' + A Movie for Gleeks

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, August 12, 2011 Using stereotypes to explain racism Ann Hornaday Whether "The Help" is inspiring or patronizing may depend on your taste and point of view. [Read more] Big screen voices "Glee: the 3D Concert Movie" is a perfect representation of the TV show. [Read more] Also Opening 'The Guard' Ann Hornaday Brendan Gleeson stars in the funny, tough tale of a policeman in provincial Ireland. [Read more] 'The Whistleblower' Michael O'Sullivan Inspired by actual events, the drama is a tale of corruption that manages to feel false. [Read more] 'Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness' Adam Bernstein Joseph Dorman's superb documentary looks at the "Jewish Mark Twain." [Read more] 'If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front' Stephanie Merry The documentary follows Daniel McGowan, an environmentalist facing a life-long prison sentence. [Read more] '30 Minutes or Less' Ann Hornaday Jesse Eisenberg punches far below his weight with this lame action comedy that feels as stale as one of his character's perpetually cold pizzas. [Read more] 'Final Destination 5' John DeFore Once again, survivors of a deadly accident find themselves stalked by death. [Read more] Celebritology Is Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow a threat to national security? Rep. Peter T. King has raised concerns about Bigelow and screenwriter Mark Boal's access to classified information as they prepare to make a film about the hunt for Osama bin Laden. 'Barefoot Bandit' signs $1.3 million movie deal: Who should play him? We are very pro Nicolas Hoult. 'A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas': A trailer that mocks 3D It also features Claymation. Jennifer Grey cool with 'Dirty Dancing' remake "I'm so excited about this news," the actress said in a statement. Family Filmgoer Kid-focused movie reviews Get the scoop on "The Smurfs," "Glee" and more. Box Office 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' rules box office The monkeys lured moviegoers to theaters. "The Change-Up" did not. Reader Reviews You review 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' "This movie was wonderful on so many levels, despite its few flaws." 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