Movies: An over-the-top 'Snow White and the Huntsman' + 'Moonrise Kingdom'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, June 01, 2012 Bad apples spoil a tale Michael O'Sullivan Overlong, overcrowded and overstimulating, "Snow White and the Huntsman" is a toxic cocktail of fantasy-film cliches. [Read more] Eccentric adolescent love "Moonrise Kingdom" is already shaping up to be this summer's art house sleeper hit, and no wonder: It traffics in the very kind of escapist spectacle that the season was made for. [Read more] Also Opening 'For Greater Glory' Michael O'Sullivan A dramatization of a little-known chapter of Mexican history, with the subtlety of a 143-minute infomercial. [Read more] 'The Intouchables' Michael O'Sullivan The French film tells the touching, if slightly unrealistic story of the friendship between a wealthy paralyzed man and his caregiver. [Read more] 'Turn Me On, Dammit!' Michael O'Sullivan A funny and honest look at adolescent female sexuality. [Read more] 'U.N. Me' Michael O'Sullivan In the mold of Michael Moore's serio-comic documentaries, this film skewers the modern United Nations. [Read more] 'Bill W.' Stephanie Merry A look at the life of the man who founded Alcoholics Anonymous. [Read more] 'Ultrasonic' Stephanie Merry The low-budget local film has a few bright spots, including an enigmatic, D.C.-based plot. [Read more] Celebritology Watch the 'Les Miserables' teaser trailer Tom Hooper's film adaptation of the musical stars Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe. 'Star Wars' turns 35 The first movie in the Luke Skywalker franchise gave us many things, not the least of which was our first obsession with movie paraphernalia. Will Smith: Still our movie hero? With the arrival of "Men in Black 3," Smith's first film in four years, we contemplate our feelings about the Fresh Prince. Watch 'The Great Gatsby' trailer Is it possible for something to be Baz Luhrmann-y? Because this is. Box Office 'Men in Black 3' tops 'Avengers' at Memorial Day weekend box office Jess Righthand Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones' third "Men in Black" installment was the preferred choice for Memorial Day weekend moviegoers. Silverdocs lineup announced Stephanie Merry AFI's documentary film festival kicks off June 18 with a slate of movies dominated by art and music. New and popular DVDs Stephanie Merry Check out this week's new releases and see what Washington is watching. Family Filmgoer Family filmgoer Kid-focused movie reviews of "Snow White and the Huntsman," "Moonrise Kingdom" and more. Reader Reviews You review 'Men in Black 3' "I felt like I wasted 1.5 h of my life. I hope there isnt a MIB IV." 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