Movies: 'Rock of Ages' + Adam Sandler's Lazy Comedy

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, June 15, 2012 Toe-tapper too polished to rock Ann Hornaday "Rock of Ages" is a frenetic, only fitfully amusing pastiche that pays homage to grit, sweat and authenticity but never deigns to traffic in those pops-and-scratches values. [Read more] Complicated love Very little is simple in "Your Sister's Sister," except the film's pleasures. [Read more] Also Opening 'That's My Boy' Michael O'Sullivan The Adam Sandler vehicle is lowbrow comedy at its laziest. [Read more] 'Safety Not Guaranteed' Michael O'Sullivan Aubrey Plaza of "Parks and Recreation" offers a funny and surprisingly nuanced performance playing a snarky magazine intern investigating a man who claims to have invented a time machine. [Read more] 'Lola Versus' Ann Hornaday Greta Gerwig plays a woman on a narcissistic journey of self-discovery in Manhattan. [Read more] 'Gerhard Richter Painting' Michael O'Sullivan The documentary opens a window onto the studio practice and philosophy of one the greatest living painters. [Read more] 'The Woman in the Fifth' Ann Hornaday Ethan Hawke plays an American writer in Paris in this enigmatic slice of gothic suspense. [Read more] Celebritology Lindsay Lohan cast in 'The Canyons' Bret Easton Ellis said he "could not have dreamed of a better cast." 'Goodfellas' inspiration dies, Ray Liotta comments The actor did not know the real Henry Hill. Aubrey Plaza on 'Safety Not Guaranteed' She also talks about time travel. Box Office 'Madagascar 3' takes box office by storm Jess Righthand The third installment of the "Madagascar" franchise shot straight to the top of the weekend box office list, earning $60.4 million and beating out Ridley Scott's "Prometheus." Silverdocs sampler Stephanie Merry Some stellar documentaries put the focus on singular individuals. 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 "Rock of Ages," "Madagascar" and more. Reader Reviews You review 'Moonrise Kingdom' "Wes Anderson brings together humour, pathos, fantasy and rain in a deliciously eccentric mix." 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