Movies
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Scott, Bale defend choice on 'Exodus' castingDec 09, 2014 4:00 am - NEW YORK - The biblical film, "Exodus: Gods and Kings," has come under fire for casting white actors in the film's main roles as Egyptians. Some have even called for a b...
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BET to honor Kanye, Usher, Phylicia RashadDec 09, 2014 12:01 am - NEW YORK - Someone other than Kanye West is confirming his visionary status. The superstar rapper will receive the Visionary Award next month at the BET Honors. West - w...
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Independent film will dramatize Obamas' 1st dateDec 08, 2014 10:00 pm - NEW YORK - An independent film that will dramatize President Barack Obama's first date with Michelle Obama is in the works. Producer Stephanie Allain confirmed Monday t...
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Gifts for movie lovers that go beyond the box setDec 08, 2014 4:00 am - LOS ANGELES - When shopping for the movie lover on your list, why not think outside the box (set)? While DVD or Blu-Ray box sets can still make great gifts, here are oth...
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Making 'Wild' a soul-baring ride for WitherspoonDec 07, 2014 4:30 am - NEW YORK — Once she'd decided to take on her gritty new role in “Wild,” there were a few things Reese Witherspoon knew she DIDN'T want to hear from movie studio executiv...
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'Hunger Games' tops slow weekend at the box officeDec 07, 2014 12:01 am - LOS ANGELES - "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" continues to dominate the domestic box office, but awards season hopefuls "Wild" and "The Imitation Game" proved th...
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DVD previews: 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' 'Dolphin Tale 2'Dec 06, 2014 5:45 am - Here's a look at DVDs coming out Tuesday, Dec. 9: "Guardians of the Galaxy" (PG-13, 121 minutes, Disney): Under normal circumstances, the mere presence of Rocket Raccoon...
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Are you still infected with 'Frozen' fever?Dec 05, 2014 5:00 am - Another winter is upon us, and though last year's polar vortex won't be returning (right?), another phenomenon that introduced itself last November still has us in its c...
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Witherspoon's brave, uncompromising performance a transformational joy in 'Wild'Dec 04, 2014 4:30 am - Bloody her toes. Dirty her hair. Cover her body with scabs and bruises. Dress her in grungy hoodies, stenchy jeans and foul-smelling T-shirts. It doesn't matter. Reese W...
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Reel life: Dann & Raymond aim for the starsDec 04, 2014 4:00 am - Film critics notebook: • What are the greatest science fiction films from the 1970s into the 21st century? Easy. Check out Dann & Raymond's Movie Club at 7:30 p.m. Thurs...