Dan Persons, 06/25/12

Film Journalist

Another daring redefinition of the family film from the people who turned a near-dialogue-free tale about a love-struck robot, an adventure about a cantankerous, air-bound septuagenarian, and a fantasy about a culinary-obsessed rat into worldwide, critical and commercial hits?

George Heymont, 06/24/12

San Francisco-based arts critic

If there is one drawback to Annenberg's film it's that viewers may be torn between trying to read the rapidly changing subtitles while listening to people speaking conversational Yiddish onscreen for the first time in decades.

Scott Mendelson, 06/23/12

Film critic at Mendelson's Memos, Valley Scene Magazine

Brave is rarely boring but rarely engrossing, a trifling piffle that fails as art and nearly fails at entertainment as well. It may not supplement Cars 2 as the worst film Pixar has yet made, but it clearly qualifies as the most disappointing.

Zach Puchtel, 06/25/12

Actor, Musician, Former Basketball Player

Directors: you need to stop scaring the people. Aliens are not going to kill us, and if they are, nothing we can do. Create something beautiful that inspires a child to want to go into space, not fear that black goo will attack them. Anyway, you're more creative than scary alien bad guys.

Rick Mele, 06/22/12

Writer, film critic, sports fan

Despite a few obvious liberties, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter claims to play its history relatively straight (apart from the central premise that slavery was a cover for widespread vampirism, that is). So, as a public service to history students everywhere, I attempted to separate fact from fiction, at least according to the historical horror mash-up.

Debra Ollivier, 06/23/12

Contributing editor and writer at large, Huff/Post50

Reiner has had a long, illustrious career starting as an actor in the TV role of "Meathead" in "All in the Family" and moving on to directing classics such as "When Harry Met Sally," "A Few Good Men," and "Sleepless in Seattle." Huff/Post50 recently spoke with Reiner about and his third act.

John Farr, 06/22/12

Editor, bestmoviesbyfarr.com

Today, our most celebrated actress, Meryl Streep, turns 63. Can it be possible? My own top-ten list below reflects what I believe are her best films. On her birthday, let's say: "Bravo, Meryl Streep."

Farihah Zaman, 06/22/12

Film Critic, Programmer, and Filmmaker

That BAM seems to care more about bringing a focused curatorial vision to bear than vying for a jumbled mix of higher-profile titles and obscure premieres is very much in keeping with the organization's philosophy of building programming around its loyal Brooklyn audience.

Kristen Howerton, 06/21/12

Blogger, Rage Against the Minivan

I'm thrilled that Disney has given us a princess with two engaged parents and a lot of spunk. She's a fantastic role model for young girls.

Bishop Pierre Whalon, 06/22/12

Bishop of Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe

What struck me -- besides the quality of the acting, direction, amazing sets, and excellent effects -- was the theme of faith.

Annette Bourdeau, 06/21/12

Entertainment Reporter

People often fault Adam Sandler for making the same movie over and over again. You know -- family-friendly flicks about a goofy manchild who matures over the course of the movie. But can you blame him?

Erica Abeel, 06/21/12

Author, 'Conscience Point'

We were at the press day for Woody Allen's To Rome with Love and you had to love the guy. Below, six intriguing revelations about Woody Allen that emerged from the press day.

Bryan Safi, 06/21/12

Emmy Award-winning comedian

Marshall Fine, 06/21/12

Author and film critic, hollywoodandfine.com

Scafaria, who wrote the script for Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, says she was pushed to end life on Earth by her experience on that earlier film -- and by the growing media interest in the Mayan calendar's supposed prediction of the world ending in 2012.