The Uninvited ***1/2: I enjoyed this movie because it not only works as a horror film but as a psychological study as well. It’s full of surprises, the cast being one, particularly Emily Browning who delivers one of the most convincing performances ever in a horror film. She’s a gifted actress, fresh, with a beautiful innocent appearance.  If you like horror films or thrillers with twists and turns, see “The Uninvited.”

Yes Man **1/2: Jim Carrey is always funny but sometimes even he can save the film from failing. I enjoyed the casting of Zooey Deschanel who deserves more roles. She is stunning to watch on screen and there is a nice chemistry between her and Carrey. Terence Stamp also manages to squeeze in a few laughs as a YES guru who won’t take NO for an answer. The film should have centered on Carrey’s reliance on the word NO and his rehabilitation towards a YES attitude but the story only spends a few minutes on this issue and then focuses on a love story that has nothing to do with saying YES or NO.

Frost/Nixon ****: Anyone who doesn’t know about the Frost/Nixon interviews must see this movie. David Frost (played here by Michael Sheen) was the host of a satirical BBC program called That Was The Week That Was. In May 1977, Frost convinced the then-impeached Richard Nixon to agree to a three-part televised interview. The interviews drew an impressive audience. Forty five million viewers watched in America alone as Frost questioned Nixon on everything from Vietnam to China to the abuse of power right down to the Watergate scandal. The third and final interview is the main attraction. The film takes viewers behind the scenes to recreate the excitement of a political era and the drama surrounding the historical interview. Frank Langela portrays Nixon with unparalleled accuracy. The film is so finely directed (Ron Howard) and acted that you’d swear you were watching the real interviews. Yes, that accurate.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona **1/2: No one understands the complexities of love better than Woody Allen. The film unfolds in Barcelona, an appropriate setting for a romantic film. The landscape of the city is as attractive as the cast which includes Javier Bardem, Scarlett Johansson, and Penelope Cruz. The film contains a great deal of good dialogue and enough situations to keep viewers interested although it puts no spin on the love triangle scenario. The film is 96 minutes long but feels longer. Woody Allen films are usually original but here the writer/director avoids experimentation. The end result is a very ordinary love “triangle” story. We’ve seen this kind of film before. Alfonso Cuaron’s “Y Tu Mama Tambien” (2001) did it better.

Milk ****: “Milk” is the inspiring true story of an inspiring humanitarian and activist. Harvey Milk (portrayed by Sean Penn) was man with morals and integrity. At the age of 40, he was drawn into politics. His main objective was to fight for gay rights. He didn’t just represent himself but the entire gay community, particularly the community in California. Milk made history by becoming the first openly-gay supervisor of California. “Milk” is a story about hope and courage. It is moving and anyone who believes homosexuality is a brain dysfunction or some sort of disease should see the film even if only to hear Milk articulate his thoughts on the matter.