Movies: Summer Movie Guide + Johnny Depp in Tim Burton's 'Dark Shadows'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, May 11, 2012 Summer flicks with big-screen sizzle Michael O'Sullivan Navigate the summer of 2012's movie options with The Washington Post's movie guide. [Read more] Pale satire "Dark Shadows" doesn't know where it wants to dwell. [Read more] Also Opening 'Last Call at the Oasis' Ann Hornaday The film provides a lucid primer in the growing crisis surrounding water, from shortages and pollution to political fights and long-term droughts. [Read more] 'Headhunters' Stephanie Merry The Norwegian film about an art thief bridges the gap between thriller and comedy. [Read more] 'First Position' Amy Hitt Bess Kargman follows seven young dancers as they compete for scholarships and job offers. [Read more] 'Hit So Hard' David Malitz The documentary about Patty Schemel leaves the former drummer for Courtney Love's band Hole in the background. [Read more] 'God Bless America' Michael O'Sullivan The satire, written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, is a tedious exercise in wish fulfillment. [Read more] 'Once Upon a Time in Anatolia' Michael O'Sullivan The metaphysical thriller is set in Turkey during a nighttime search for a murder victim's body. [Read more] 'Changing the Game' Michael O'Sullivan It's every man for himself in this cynical, cliched parable of urban survival. [Read more] Celebritology Poehler, Rudd to star in rom-com parody The film will be directed by "Wet Hot American Summer's" David Wain. Alan Rickman to play Ronald Reagan? He could be the former president to Jane Fonda's Nancy in "The Butler." 'Dark Shadows' and Johnny Depp Is the whole offbeat thing becoming too predictable? Watch the trailer for 'Gangster Squad' Sean Penn, Josh Brolin and Ryan Gosling don fedoras, wield guns and face off in 1940s Los Angeles. Box Office 'The Avengers' overshoots box office record Jess Righthand To say that "Marvel's The Avengers" had a great weekend at the box office would be a drastic understatement of the movie's debut. 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 Get the scoop on "First Position," "Dark Shadows" and more. Reader Reviews You review 'Marvel's The Avengers' "If you are expecting from this movie over the top action, good laughs and fantastic CGI destruction you get it, and you get it in boatloads!" 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