Movies: Arty Horror in 'Silent House,' 'John Carter' Flops + 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, March 09, 2012 This blockbuster self-destructs Ann Hornaday "John Carter" seems to exist primarily to remind viewers of older, better movies. Audiences ancient enough to remember Ray Harryhausen will pine for the days of that animator's great 1950s stop-motion epics. [Read more] Horror or art? "Silent House" is deeper than your average frightfest. [Read more] Also Opening 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen' Ann Hornaday The absurdist but gently winning romantic comedy somehow manages to be both twee and edgy. [Read more] 'Being Flynn' Michael O'Sullivan Robert De Niro and Paul Dano play tortured father-and-son writers in the thoughtful adaptation of Nick Flynn's 2004 memoir of biology and destiny. [Read more] 'Friends with Kids' Ann Hornaday Any resemblance of this comedy to last year's breakout hit "Bridesmaids" is purely intended in a film that seeks the same kind of liberated raunch but often succumbs to glibness. [Read more] 'The Forgiveness of Blood' Michael O'Sullivan Set in Albania, this tale of two feuding families delivers on the promise of the filmmaker's acclaimed first film, "Maria Full of Grace." [Read more] 'A Thousand Words' Mark Jenkins Eddie Murphy portrays a motormouth L.A. hustler who must give up talking or die in this comedy that's more bland than actively bad. [Read more] 'The Pruitt-Igoe Myth' Stephanie Merry Filmmaker Chad Freidrichs uses archival footage of the St. Louis housing project and interviews with former residents to add human dimension to what is often viewed as a misguided blip. [Read more] Celebritology Photo: Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer in 'The Lone Ranger' "The Lone Ranger" is in production in New Mexico. 'John Carter': Can it turn Taylor Kitsch into a movie star? Will the alleged first blockbuster of 2012 propel the "Friday Night Lights" star into the big-screen stratosphere? Or does he need some other projects under his belt first? Song ideas for new 'Animal House' musical I mean, they have to do a number called "Food Fight!" Am I right? Watch the new 'Men in Black 3' trailer While the film centers around a trip from the present to 1969, the dialogue — namely the word "shiznit" — will make you feel like it's the '90s all over again. Box Office 'The Lorax' wins weekend box office Jess Righthand Moviegoers flocked to "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" this weekend, paying a grand total of $70.7 million to see the adaptation of the beloved children's book. New and popular DVDs: 'Footloose,' 'Game of Thrones' 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 "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax," "John Carter," "Tyler Perry's Good Deed" and more. Reader Reviews You review 'Act of Valor' "This movie really should be called propaganda, or at least a military recruitment video and not a work of art." 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 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy