Movies
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Woman tells a sordid tale in 'Nymphomaniac Vol. 1'Mar 20, 2014 6:00 am - Controversial director Lars von Trier promoted his adult art house film "Nymphomaniac Vol. 1" by creating posters from photographs of his actors captured during moments ...
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'Bad Words' is cringe-inducingly hilariousMar 20, 2014 6:00 am - If you've seen the poster for "Bad Words," starring and directed by Jason Bateman, you'll see a sneer on Bateman's face. It's truly nasty. More than most movie posters, ...
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These 'Muppets' not wanted all that muchMar 20, 2014 6:00 am - Statler and Waldorf are touring Germany when they see a theater ad reading "Die Muppets!" "Are the reviews out early?" Statler asks. "Maybe it's a suggestion box!" Waldo...
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Futuristic 'Divergent' action-packed, but suspense-starved tale of Chicago on the edgeMar 20, 2014 5:00 am - "Divergent" propels us into a seedy, futuristic world of teen angst and hormonally inspired romance where body, emotion and character are constantly pushed to the breaki...
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Ebert documentary to open critic's film festivalMar 20, 2014 1:01 am - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Roger Ebert's film festival will open this year with a screening of a documentary about the late film critic. The Ebertfest lineup was announced Thursd...
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'Divergent' author Roth cites her suburban mentorsMar 18, 2014 5:30 am - Best-selling dystopian science fiction writers don't just fall off trees. They need mentors. Just ask Barrington High School grad Veronica Roth, author of “Divergent,” n...
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Chicago-set 'Divergent' sprang to life in author's Barrington bedroomMar 18, 2014 5:00 am - Most university students don't bang out a best-seller over winter break. Veronica Roth did. "My parents were gone traveling," the Barrington High School grad said. "I wa...
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'Peabody & Sherman' tops box officeMar 17, 2014 5:30 am - LOS ANGELES — Street racers couldn't catch a time-traveling dog and his son at the multiplex this weekend. Though Disney's “Need for Speed” was expected to take the No....
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DVD previews: 'American Hustle,' 'Frozen'Mar 15, 2014 5:45 am - Here's a look at DVDs coming out Tuesday, March 18: “American Hustle” (R, 138 minutes, Sony): A larky, anarchic life force runs through David O. Russell's screwball ...
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Aaron Paul goes for fun after 'Breaking Bad' roleMar 15, 2014 5:30 am - When Aaron Paul received the script for "Need for Speed," he had very little interest in even reading the story, let alone taking a starring a role in the movie. He saw...