Movies
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‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ gathers an epic castAug 01, 2013 3:03 pm - “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” — G.I. Joe is an action figure created by the Hasbro toy company more than 50 years ago. Director Jon. M. Chu has given us a film with explosions...
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‘Spectacular Now’ a surprising, heartfelt teen romanceAug 01, 2013 6:15 am - “Live in the moment.” It’s a pat piece of advice we all get at some point in our lives, usually when we’re being anxious or obsessive about something we can’t control. ...
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Bad things happen to characters we love to hate in 'Blue Jasmine'Aug 01, 2013 6:00 am - Mini-review: "Blue Jasmine" The heart of Woody Allen's latest comedy, "Blue Jasmine," is a beating tragedy, a Greek tale of a fallen financial goddess who, like Tenness...
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'2 Guns' engaging, energetic action comedy capped by charismatic starsAug 01, 2013 6:00 am - "2 Guns"? More like "A Kazillion Guns." That would be a more accurate title for Baltasar Kormakur's zany, amped-up buddy action comedy filled with even more surprises ...
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A double dose of Nintendo nostalgiaAug 01, 2013 5:00 am - Nintendo gives us a reason to care about the Wii U on Sunday when "Pikmin 3," the latest installment in the colorful strategy franchise, hits stores. The game puts you i...
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3-D ‘Smurfs’ sequel panders to its kid audienceJul 31, 2013 5:54 am - A sequel largely unwarranted other than for box office and promotional purposes, the unimaginatively titled “The Smurfs 2” should have little trouble scaling stratospher...
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Actor Dennis Farina’s funeral Tuesday in ChicagoJul 30, 2013 8:34 am - The funeral for actor and onetime police officer Dennis Farina is to take place in Chicago. A funeral Mass is scheduled for Tuesday at Assumption Catholic Church. Burial...
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Evan Rachel Wood gives birth to baby boyJul 29, 2013 5:27 pm - NEW YORK — Evan Rachel Wood is a mom. Her representative said Monday that she gave birth to a baby boy. The 25-year-old actress married British actor Jamie Bell last yea...
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Seth Meyers unveils new animated superheroJul 29, 2013 5:01 am - NEW YORK — Seth Meyers and Michael Shoemaker first began plotting “The Awesomes,” their new comic animated superhero series, in 2006, when Meyers was ascending to the We...
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Ryan Gosling adds insults to dialogue in ‘Forgive’ scriptJul 29, 2013 5:00 am - NEW YORK — When it comes to conjuring up the most mean-spirited insults a mother could hurl at her son, leave it to Ryan Gosling. In his latest film, “Only God Forgives...