Movies: Gosling and Clooney in 'The Ides of March' + 'Real Steel'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, October 07, 2011 Political potboiler gets a 'no' vote Ann Hornaday George Clooney directs and stars in "The Ides of March," a crafty political thriller that, while adroitly executed and terrifically acted by Ryan Gosling and Philip Seymour Hoffman, offers few penetrating insights into contemporary campaign culture. [Read more] Bots bust a move "Real Steel" is tailor-made for 11-year-old boys. [Read more] Also Opening 'Thunder Soul' John DeFore The documentary is the kind of true story Hollywood loves to adapt for inspirational classroom drama. [Read more] 'Weekend' Michael O'Sullivan The steamy and surprisingly sweet tale of two gay Brits whose Friday-night hook-up stretches into 48 hours — and the beginning of something potentially more lasting. [Read more] 'The Way' Ann Hornaday Writer-director Emilio Estevez provides equal parts secular and spiritual pleasure in this alternately funny and touching drama. [Read more] 'The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceausescu' Ann Hornaday Filmmaker Andrei Ujica makes a stunning contribution to an emerging genre of documentaries that re-purpose propaganda to uncover buried truths. [Read more] 'Toast' Stephanie Merry The uneven drama is based on the upbringing of food writer and British television personality Nigel Slater. [Read more] 'The Human Centipede II: Full Sequence' Michael O'Sullivan The horror movie is a dismal, nauseating yet perversely artful compilation of cinematic atrocities. [Read more] Celebritology Charlize Theron acts immature in trailer A sneak peek at filmmaker Jason Reitman's follow-up to "Up in the Air." Connie Britton: 'FNL' movie 'happening for realsies' The actress gave Celebritology the scoop. 'My Week With Marilyn' trailer Will Michelle Williams garner her third Oscar nom for playing Monroe? Who's the new Perry Mason? Warner Bros. plans to make a new movie, with Robert Downey Jr. in the leading role. 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 "Dolphin Tales," "Real Steel," "Moneyball," "Abduction" and more. Box Office 'Dolphin Tale' beats 'Moneyball,' Seth Rogen at box office And "Courageous" comes close to matching "50/50's" box office numbers. Reader Reviews You review 'Machine Gun Preacher' "Gerard Butler is a stud and he knows it. I think it is one of the better movies that has come out recently." 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