Movies
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Story sacrificed to politics in Jolie's 'Blood and Honey'Jan 05, 2012 5:00 am - The heavy-handed touch of Angelina Jolie's directorial debut "In the Land of Blood and Honey" is evident right from the start, when a bomb explodes in a nightclub before...
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Strong performance marks drama 'Pariah'Jan 04, 2012 10:00 pm - Reel Life mini-review: 'Pariah' Dee Rees' black teen coming-of-age drama "Pariah" is a heart-rending plea for empathy, compassion and understanding, a work that not onl...
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Hard works pays off for actress Octavia SpencerJan 03, 2012 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES — After 15 years as “a rank-and-file actor,” Octavia Spencer is stepping into Hollywood's gilded spotlight. The 39-year-old actress was nominated for a Scree...
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'Help,' 'War Horse' earn nods for producer awardJan 02, 2012 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES — The historical epic “War Horse,” the Deep South drama “The Help,” the silent film “The Artist” and the wedding comedy “Bridesmaids” are in the running for ...
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Decatur native studies electronic dance musicJan 01, 2012 7:00 am - DECATUR — For most people who step out onto the dance floor, the rhythm and beat are simple timekeepers, letting us know when to step and where to move. For others, howe...
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Cruise’s ‘Mission’ stays on top with $31.3 millionDec 31, 2011 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES — Tom Cruise’s new mission remains impossible to beat at the box office. Studio estimates Sunday placed “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol” in the No. 1 s...
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Movie crowds dip to 16-year low as apathy lingersDec 31, 2011 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES — Hollywood has more tricks in its bag than ever with digital 3-D and other new film tools. Yet as the images on screen get bigger and better, movie crowds k...
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Critics have different views of top 10 filmsDec 30, 2011 1:30 pm - LOS ANGELES — Associated Press reviewers Christy Lemire and David Germain saw the same films in 2011, but they clearly weren't seeing the same pictures. They usually hav...
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From 'The Descendants' to 'Drive,' Dann sums up his favorite films of the yearDec 30, 2011 5:00 am - The year 2011 gave us an unwanted remake (“Conan the Barbarian”), a remarkable reboot (“Rise of the Planet of the Apes”), a new low in PG-13-rated sleaze (“Sucker Punch”...
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Russell Brand, Katy Perry to divorceDec 29, 2011 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES — Russell Brand and Katy Perry are getting a divorce, the British comedian told The Associated Press Friday. “Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I’ll...