Movies
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'Shame' poses intriguing test for NC-17 ratingDec 01, 2011 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — The NC-17 rated “Shame” poses an intriguing test for the much-lamented rating and stands a chance of being one of the most notable adults-only releases since ...
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Fassbender, Mulligan turn in fearless performances in 'Shame'Dec 01, 2011 5:00 am - There comes a moment in Steve McQueen's bold and visually aggressive NC-17-rated drama “Shame” when a parade of attractive, sexually grinding bodies loses its power to s...
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'Beautiful' doc tells ugly tale about eatingDec 01, 2011 5:00 am - Reel Life mini-review: "America the Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments" This eye-opening documentary on America's obsession with body weight begins with independent Chi...
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Fassbender fleshes out characters with physicalityNov 30, 2011 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — It may be three years since he played the hunger-striking Irish national Bobby Sands, but it's still a relief to see Michael Fassbender eat. So strong is the...
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Playing Marilyn Monroe a release for Michelle WilliamsNov 30, 2011 5:00 am - NEW YORK — The connection between Michelle Williams' acting and her personal life is so strong that even she gets the two confused sometimes. Making last year's “Blue V...
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‘Artist,’ ‘Shelter’ grab 5 Spirit Award nominationsNov 29, 2011 12:00 pm - LOS ANGELES — The silent movie “The Artist” and the doomsday drama “Take Shelter” led the Spirit Awards honoring independent film on Tuesday with five nominations each, ...
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'Tree,' 'Beginners' tie at Gotham Film AwardsNov 28, 2011 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — Award season kicked off with a tie for Best Feature at the annual Gotham Independent Film Awards as Terrence Malick's highly imaginative “The Tree of Life” sh...
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‘Twilight’ shines at box officeNov 28, 2011 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES — The latest “Twilight” movie has plenty of daylight left with a second-straight win at the weekend box office. “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1” t...
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Oscar-winning director starts film on Lech WalesaNov 27, 2011 5:47 am - WARSAW, Poland — Oscar winner Andrzej Wajda said that his new film on former Polish president and Solidarity founder Lech Walesa will be his greatest challenge in 55 yea...
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Kermit the Frog talks reuniting for 'The Muppets'Nov 25, 2011 5:00 am - UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — It's not easy being green — or staging a comeback. That's exactly what Kermit the Frog and his pals are attempting with “The Muppets,” their fir...