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Young Hollywood stars strike out on own at Cannes
Vampires, Transformers, singing high-schoolers: They can all be tough to outrun.
55 years later, 'On the Road' is finally a movie
Fifty-five years after its publication, Jack Kerouac's "On the Road" is finally burning on the big screen.
No flowers for Christy Turlington Burns this Mother's Day
Please, no flowers for Christy Turlington Burns this Mother's Day. No chocolates and no last-minute, convenience-store cards, either.
Review: 'Avengers' hits big screen with a blast
After a series of summer blockbusters that individually introduced Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor and Captain America, all these characte…
Avengers, Spidey, Batman lead huge lineup at the movies
As superhero summers go, this one is truly super.
Downey's Iron Man shows team spirit in 'Avengers'
Billionaire genius Tony Stark had to learn to play well with others in "The Avengers" after two "Iron Man" films where he was the main attraction.
Cybill Shepherd's back, and on the 'List'
For Cybill Shepherd, her role on "The Client List" is all about happy endings.
Dick Clark's biggest impact was personal
He showed us how to dance, what music to listen to, and gave us something to do on New Year's Eve.
Moe Stooges? Farrelly brothers resurrect the knuckleheads
Resurrect Curly, Larry and Moe? As any Three Stooges fan might say, that's soitenly sacrilege.
Movie review: 'Titanic' stays afloat with help of 3-D
If any film should be redone in 3-D, it's "Titanic." And if any filmmaker should be the one doing the redoing, it's James Cameron.
Movie review: Morgan Spurlock doc 'Comic-Con' for geeks only
People who love Comic-Con spend about an hour and a half telling you how much they love Comic-Con. That's pretty much the extent of "Comic-Con…
Movie, centennial return Canada town to spotlight
Among the graves of Fairview Lawn Cemetery, there is one that was a magnet for bouquets and weeping girls in the 1990s. The name on the tombst…
Pakistan bans film featuring Indian James Bond
The Indian James Bond can disarm a bomb while flying a helicopter, dodge bullets from deadly assassins and save his country from nuclear disas…
Movie review: 'Bully' focuses on intolerable cruelty
The documentary "Bully" is essential to see, whether you're a parent or a kid, whether you've been on the giving or receiving end of such incr…
Back to the future for new season of 'Mad Men'
In retrospect, the bombshell with which "Mad Men" concluded last season was inevitable.
Movie review: 'Hunger Games' should satisfy fans
Recently, I made the mistake of joking on Twitter about the possibility of a Team Peeta vs. Team Gale dynamic, referring to the two young men …
Photographer and actor Ryan Bolger helps rejuvenate Michigan City
If you think you'll find Ryan Bolger relaxing behind the desk of his downtown Michigan City photo gallery, think again. You'd be more apt to f…
Jennifer Lawrence relates to hype about 'Hunger Games'
Jennifer Lawrence was already on Hollywood's radar after earning rave reviews and an Oscar nomination for her role in the 2010 film "Winter's …
'Hunger Games' has perfect blockbuster ingredients
With "Harry Potter" done and "Twilight" nearly done, there's a strong craving for Hollywood's next teen-based fantasy franchise. And what an a…
'Hunger' strikes at midnight: Highly anticipated book series opens at local theaters
This is the weekend millions of readers have hungered for. "The Hunger Games" movie, based on the wildly popular book of the same name, opens …
Cookbooks answer: What would Tony Soprano eat?
Andy Griffith always saved room for Aunt Bee's rhubarb pie. The Brady bunch couldn't wait for Alice's meatloaf. It's not Sunday in Tony Sopran…
Party like mad ... Or at least like Mad Men might
Does Don Draper do finger food? Judging by the first four seasons of TV's popular "Mad Men" show it doesn't seem likely unless we're talking a…
Team Peeta or Team Gale? Josh Hutcherson won't pick
Move over Edward Cullen and Jacob Black, there's a new love triangle causing spirited debate and girls to swoon.
Kiefer Sutherland talks up new show
Kiefer Sutherland admits he had no intention of going back to television after the action-packed "24" ended — but that all changed when he rea…
James Cameron, others to explore the real abyss
Earth's lost frontier is about to be explored firsthand after more than half a century. It's a mission to the deepest part of the ocean, so de…
Movie review: Trip to Mars is no fun in 'John Carter'
Yes, there is life on Mars in "John Carter," and it's deadly dull.
Movie review: 'Silent House' an impressive gimmick
Let's just get something out of the way off the top: "Silent House" creates the illusion that it's a haunted-house thriller crafted in one lon…
'Downton Abbey' actor Dan Stevens gets another period project
"Downton Abbey" star Dan Stevens has been spending twice as much time in the past.
Projectionist sheds light on crime
If you'd been asked to take a guess at what the future held for Kent Dickinson when he was growing up in Highland the answer might have been t…
Nostalgic Oscars party like it's the 1920s again
It's only the 84th year of the Academy Awards, yet the nostalgia factor feels as though Hollywood is celebrating a centennial of some sort.
'The Artist' a picture worth just few words
The 2011 Academy Awards season started out as a year of no sure things — not even the host. Now infamously, after producer Brett Ratner got in…
Paula Deen: No regrets in diabetes reveal
A month after being widely criticized for revealing she has diabetes — as well as a lucrative endorsement deal for a drug to treat it — Paula …
Movie review: Laughs are hit and miss in 'Wanderlust'
"Wanderlust" would provide an intriguing double feature with the acclaimed indie drama "Martha Marcy May Marlene."
Spirit Award nominees share low-budget secrets
The Spirit Awards celebrate the best in low-budget filmmaking. But within those honors, the John Cassavetes Award goes to films with even lowe…
Philadelphia museum automaton has link to Scorcese's 'Hugo'
The Franklin Institute's automaton can't help you find a good sushi place, direct you out of a traffic jam or check your bank balance.
Costumes from 'The Artist,' 20 other films on view
To create the Oscar-nominated costumes for "The Artist," designer Mark Bridges had to think in both color and black and white.
Movie review: Stars make 'This Means War' tolerable
Having great-looking stars who have the added bonus of actually being able to act makes the noisy romp "This Means War" more tolerable that it…
Movie review: 'Borrowers' tale 'Arrietty' has warm charm
Considering the eccentric, almost psychedelic fantasy worlds created in Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki's tales, a story of tiny peop…
'The Artist' dog honored at Golden Collar Awards
Even dog actors can get awards in Tinseltown, and six pooches collected prizes at the inaugural Golden Collar Awards.
Angelina Jolie says directing 'Blood and Honey' inspired her
Angelina Jolie said Wednesday working as a director has rekindled her love for the film industry, even if it was something of a personal artis…
Angelina Jolie hopes her film draws notice to Syria
Angelina Jolie on Tuesday premiered her film "In the Land of Blood and Honey" in Bosnia, where the fictional tale of a romance between a Bosni…
VU Grad, legendary pitchman JoBe Cerny scratches his head at some Super Bowl commercials
The Academy Award nominated film "The Artist" is attracting crowds as it tells a story of drama and humor in two hours — all without saying a world.
NBC's 'Smash' blends drama with original songs in a celebration of Broadway, ordinary life
As TV series go, "Smash" does a smashing job of abstaining from the usual: no courtrooms, no operating rooms, no interrogation rooms.
Regis Philbin Shares His Gratitude
"Mom, Dad—don't say anything. You've waited a long time for this, so now I'm going to tell you what it is I want to do for the rest of my life…
These are 'Goodnights' and days for Luke Perry
Actor Luke Perry is no stranger to putting a unique stamp on memorable characters.
Movie review: 'Man on a Ledge' teeters on brink of blah
The so-called thriller "Man on a Ledge," about a disgraced cop who threatens to jump off a building to divert attention from a heist going on …
'War Horse' star one of Hollywood's equine elite
One star of Steven Spielberg's latest epic likes to end his work day by rolling around in the dirt, kicking his legs in the air and flaring hi…
'Dark Knight,' 'Spidey,' 'Hobbit' lead 2012 films
Hollywood is respecting the environment and recycling — again.
Movie review: The laudable 'Red Tails' misses its target
In "Red Tails," the famed Tuskegee Airmen get the John Wayne-style heroic rendering they very much deserve, but in a hackneyed and weirdly con…
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