Movies: Tim Burton's monster love in 'Frankenweenie' + Liam Neeson in 'Taken 2'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, October 05, 2012 A deliciously dark tale Michael O'Sullivan Tim Burton's black-and-white, stop-motion feature "Frankenweenie" is a loving homage to monster movies. [Read more] Too-tidy sequel can't be saved Even the strong, instantly sympathetic Liam Neeson can't save "Taken 2," the uninspired sequel to the 2009 surprise hit. [Read more] Also Opening 'The Paperboy' Michael O'Sullivan From Lee Daniels, a pulpy, overheated potboiler that's strangely compelling. [Read more] 'The Oranges' Michael O'Sullivan Marital infidelity is played for laughs — with mixed success — in the New Jersey-set comedy. [Read more] 'Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare' Ann Hornaday A lucid documentary that lays out the flaws of U.S. health care and suggests some common-sense solutions. [Read more] 'Butter' Sean O'Connell A strange, outrageously offensive, hilarious movie that bucks all Hollywood genres. [Read more] 'The Other Dream Team' Stephanie Merry The inspiring documentary looks at the history of Lithuania through some of its renowned basketball players. [Read more] 'Flight of the Butterflies' Stephanie Merry The visually arresting 3D documentary looks at the monarch butterfly's annual migration south. [Read more] 'V/H/S' Sean O'Connell This horror flick tries — and fails miserably — to get over the found-footage horror gimmick. [Read more] Box Office 'Hotel Transylvania' sets Sept. box office record Jess Righthand The animated monster movie starring the voice of Adam Sandler wins the top spot at the weekend box office. Celebritology The Hungry Hungry Hippos movie Jen Chaney It's an epic story about ... eating marbles and then doing it again? Second 'Lincoln' preview Jen Chaney Much better than Honest Abe trailer No. 1. 'The Guilt Trip' trailer Jen Chaney Rogen. Streisand. High jinks. 'The Lone Ranger' trailer Jen Chaney Yes, Depp has that bird on his head during the entire thing. 'Dark Shadows,' 'Downton Abbey' and other new DVDs Stephanie Merry Check out this week's new releases and see what Washington is watching. Family Filmgoer Family Filmgoer Movie reviews with the family audience in mind. Reader Reviews You review 'Looper' "It is provocative, thrilling, gritty and surreal." 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