Movies: The Buzzed-About 'Bully' + The Farrelly Brothers Update 'The Three Stooges'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, April 13, 2012 Teens enter forest: What could go wrong? Ann Hornaday A fiendishly clever brand of meta-level genius propels "The Cabin in the Woods," a pulpy, deceivingly insightful send-up of horror movies that elicits just as many knowing chuckles as horrified gasps. [Read more] Time to grow up "Bully" is an intimate, often wrenching portrait of five families. [Read more] Also Opening 'The Three Stooges' Sean O'Connell The latest from the Farrelly brothers is nothing more than a cover band version of the old slapstick television series. Lame, lame, lame. [Read more] 'Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope' Michael O'Sullivan Set during the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con, Morgan Spurlock's documentary takes a funny, affectionate and honest look at movie, TV and video-game fandom. [Read more] 'Damsels in Distress' Ann Hornaday After a thirteen-year absence, writer-director Whit Stillman returns with his signature brand of prolix, observational humor in a movie sure to reward the filmmaker's most die-hard fans. [Read more] 'Lockout' Michael O'Sullivan Set during an inmate uprising on a prison spaceship, the sci-fi action ad­ven­ture flick is meat-and-potatoes filmmaking at its most unimaginative. [Read more] 'Blue Like Jazz' Michael O'Sullivan Based on the 2003 bestseller, the movie is an unsanctimonious look at a Southern Baptist who loses — and then finds — his faith at Reed College. [Read more] Celebritology 'The Avengers' premieres in L.A. The film is on track for a very strong opening weekend, according to Deadline. 'Anchorman 2': The plot involves ... a custody battle? So says writer/director Adam McKay. Joss Whedon talks 'Avengers,' killing characters Directing the cast of "The Avengers" was "like herding adorable kittens," Whedon told one Redditor. Gary Ross has officially confirmed he won't direct 'Catching Fire' After some back-and-forth on the filmmaker's plans, he's now off the project. Box Office 'The Hunger Games' strikes yet again at box office Jess Righthand Moviegoers this weekend once again spent considerably more money watching Katniss Everdeen compete in "The Hunger Games" than they did on both the "American Pie" sequel and the return of Kate and Leo in "Titanic 3D." 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 Jane Horwitz lets parents know which films are suitable for children — and which ones kids should avoid. Reader Reviews You review 'The Deep Blue Sea' "This movie started slow, dark and depressing and miraculously stayed on that same keel throughout." 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