Movies: 'The Muppets' Are Back + Martin Scorsese's Family-Friendly 'Hugo'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Wednesday, November 23, 2011 They break a leg, or would if they could Michael O'Sullivan "The Muppets" is a movie with an entertaining identity crisis. You'll laugh at it and with it at the same time. [Read more] 3-D becomes art "Hugo" is a love letter to cinema's earliest days. [Read more] Also Opening 'Arthur Christmas' Michael O'Sullivan Santa's inept but idealistic son must save the day in this charming animated ad­ven­ture. [Read more] 'The Swell Season' Ann Hornaday Musicians Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova are the subjects of this modest, intimate documentary about life after an Oscar win for the musical "Once." [Read more] 'My Week With Marilyn' Mark Jenkins Michelle Williams captures Marilyn Monroe's range of emotions and personae, her shifts from vulnerability to brashness. If only the movie was more profound than pleasant. [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 Jason Segel Muppets it up in Washington (Video) And he wants everyone to do Muppet face. Jason Segel: Star of 'The Muppets' and the most earnest actor in Hollywood There's the lovers, the dreamers and Jason Segel. 'Breaking Dawn' and 'American Horror Story' pregnancies: A comparative study They actually share a lot in common. Really. Ethan Hawke, Richard Linklater and Julie Delpy will write third 'Before Sunrise' film If you miss the unrequited adventures of Jesse and Celine, this is excellent news. Family Filmgoer Kid-focused movie reviews Get the scoop on "The Muppets," "Happy Feet Two," "Arthur Christmas," "Hugo" and more. Box Office 'Breaking Dawn' tops the weekend box office The 'Twilight' film easily outpaces the other openings. Reader Reviews You review 'Breaking Dawn' "Fans of the books and the movies know this isn't Shakespeare, so go along and watch. I did and I enjoyed it for what it was; a reasonable attempt to bring a wordy book to life." 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