Movies: The Bloodbath of "Immortals" + Millennial Angst Masterwork "Melancholia"

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, November 11, 2011 A deflating portrait of the FBI director Ann Hornaday Leonardo DiCaprio delivers an impressive performance as J. Edgar Hoover in "J. Edgar," Clint Eastwood's ambitious, ultimately deflating portrait that somehow manages to elide his worst abuses of power while making a burlesque of his personal vulnerabilities. [Read more] Happily never after "Melancholia" is a masterwork of grandeur and millennial angst. [Read more] Also Opening 'Jack and Jill' Michael O'Sullivan Adam Sandler plays identical twins in this lazy drag comedy from the star's Happy Madison production company. [Read more] 'Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey' Michael O'Sullivan The documentary is the feel-good story of Kevin Clash, the Baltimore-born puppeteer behind "Sesame Street's" Elmo. [Read more] 'Into the Abyss' Ann Hornaday Werner Herzog's documentary about two men imprisoned for a brutal triple homicide, purports to examine the contradictions of death penalty justice. [Read more] 'The Women on the 6th Floor' Michael O'Sullivan The French "Upstairs, Downstairs" is a charming and unexpectedly deep mix of romance and politics. [Read more] 'Immortals' Mark Jenkins Mickey Rourke stars in this action movie in which a mortal is chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against an evil king. [Read more] 'Elevate' Stephanie Merry The documentary follows four Senegalese basketball-playing teens trying to make it big in the United States. [Read more] More Movie Info Holiday Movie Guide Ann Hornaday "The Muppets" and more make for wild entertainment this season. Our critic previews the new flicks. [Read more] Celebritology Brian Grazer to replace Brett Ratner at Oscars Also in the morning mix: Piers Morgan steps away from 'America's Got Talent;' Barry Williams wants to serve you brunch. The Eddie Murphy comeback is canceled With the "Tower Heist" star now out as Oscar host, his comedic reemergence may be on hold. Morgan Freeman will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes He's getting the Globes equivalent of a lifetime achievement award. New and popular DVDs Stephanie Merry Check out this week's new releases and see what Washington is watching. Family Filmgoer Kid-focused movie reivew Family Filmgoer offers advice on "Puss in Boots," "Jack and Jill," "Like Crazy," "Tower Heist." Box Office 'Puss in Boots' trounces 'Tower Heist' in weekend box office The film that ran away with this weekend's box office dollars was the animated "Shrek" spinoff. Reader Reviews You review 'Tower Heist' "Not that much Eddie and not that funny." 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