Movies: Paul Thomas Anderson's 'The Master' + Clint Eastwood in 'Trouble With the Curve'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, September 21, 2012 Dazzles, but falls short Ann Hornaday "The Master" finds director Paul Thomas Anderson framing an unrequited love story with epic scale and scope. [Read more] Eastwood using the same pitch Clint Eastwood brings his trademark gruff to "Trouble With the Curve." [Read more] Also Opening '10 Years' Michael O'Sullivan At a high-school reunion, themes of regret and growing up surface in a fresher way than in many similar movies. [Read more] 'Dredd 3D' Sean O'Connell Good news for the comic book's fans. This movie is true to the source material. [Read more] 'Liberal Arts' Stephanie Merry The second feature from writer-director-actor Josh Radnor follows a 35-year-old longing for his college days. [Read more] 'Hello I Must Be Going' Michael O'Sullivan Melanie Lynskey shines in this dramatic comedy about a 30-something woman who has a fling with a 19-year-old. [Read more] 'Keep the Lights On' Ann Hornaday Ira Sachs looks to real life for inspiration in this authentic but uninvolving film. [Read more] 'End of Watch' Michael O'Sullivan "Training Day" writer David Ayer mixes intense police action with a nuanced portrait of the friendship between two young officers. [Read more] 'Step Up to the Plate' Michael O'Sullivan The documentary about father-and-son French chefs examines the circle of life. [Read more] 'You May Not Kiss the Bride' Mark Jenkins This screwball comedy would be a lot more fun if the slapstick middle of the film extended to the beginning and end. [Read more] 'Unconditional' Mark Jenkins Though contrived and simplistic, this movie preaches a sermon of acceptance and cross-racial understanding. [Read more] Box Office 'Resident Evil: Retribution' wins weekend box office Jess Righthand Mila Jovovich and the sequel "Resident Evil: Retribution" earned $21.1 million over the weekend, earning the No. 1 spot at the box office. Celebritology New 'Les Miserables' clip Jen Chaney I dreamed a dream of seeing another preview for this movie. That dream has come true. 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' trailer Jen Chaney In which Bilbo fights scary beasts and chats up Gollum. The 'Manimal' movie Jen Chaney Remember that horrible '80s show? No? Want to see the movie anyway? 'The Cabin in the Woods' and other new DVDs Stephanie Merry Check out this week's new releases and see what Washington is watching. Family Filmgoer Kid-focused movie reviews The scoop on "Trouble With the Curve," "End of Watch" and "The Master." Reader Reviews You review 'Arbitrage' "Swindler, liar, cheater, morally bereft, philanthropist, family man — all of these characteristics are rolled neatly into one tycoon." 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