LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Battleship" steams into movie theaters overseas this week, giving international audiences the first chance to decide whether a board game-based movie is sea-worthy. The Hasbro Inc.

When I’m not wearing my Techland goggles, I’m just your average film buff. Or maybe that should be film snob. Either way. And right at the top of my list as one of 2009’s best films is The Hurt Locker ...