Movies: Seann William Scott in 'Goon' + A Smart 'Think Like a Man'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, April 20, 2012 Cool punch line Michael O'Sullivan Seann William Scott is weirdly endearing as a polite, slightly dim and almost preternaturally nice hockey enforcer in the otherwise formulaic sports comedy "Goon." [Read more] An all-star rom-com "Think Like a Man" is a movie sure to find an appreciative audience in anyone longing to see at least some recognizable reality folded into cinematic fantasy. [Read more] Also Opening 'The Lucky One' Ann Hornaday Based on yet one more sudsy Nicholas Sparks novel, this romantic melodrama tries hard to re-bottle the lightning of 2004's break-out romantic hit "The Notebook," but to no avail. [Read more] 'Marley' David Malitz Without falling into the trap of fawning over him, Kevin Macdonald paints a portrait of Bob Marley that is about so much more than marijuana. [Read more] 'Chimpanzee' Michael O'Sullivan Centering around the adventures of a baby chimp named Oscar, "Chimpanzee" is a new breed of nature film: half documentary and half talking-animal tale. [Read more] 'The Island President' Ann Hornaday An engrossing, visually lush documentary about former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed, portrays the leader as a charismatic embodiment of political courage. [Read more] 'The Lady' Adam Bernstein Director Luc Besson and screenwriter Rebecca Frayn created a melodrama about Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese democracy advocate, who supposedly never wanted a melodramatic life. [Read more] 'Surviving Progress' Michael O'Sullivan Based on Ronald Wright's 2004 nonfiction bestseller, "A Short History of Progress," this documentary questions whether modern civilization is too much of a good thing. [Read more] 'A Simple Life' Mark Jenkins A tender depiction of the bond between a Hong Kong movie producer and a longtime family servant. [Read more] Celebritology Vince Vaughn to play Jim Rockford in 'Rockford Files' movie Vaughn is the new James Garner. 'Magic Mike' trailer: Channing Tatum has a dream, no shirt The film also stars Matthew McConaughey (as a stripper), Matthew Bomer (as a stripper) and Alex Pettyfer (as a stripper). Jonathan Frid, star of 'Dark Shadows,' dies The actor made a cameo in Tim Burton's film adaptation of the show. Box Office 'Hunger Games' lives to see yet another week at No. 1 Jess Righthand You may be tired of hearing it, but after nearly a month out in theaters, "The Hunger Games" maintains its hold on the No. 1 slot at the weekend box office. 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 are best to avoid. Reader Reviews You review 'The Cabin in the Woods' "Horror fans will love it until they realize no one can ever make a good horror movie again after this." 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