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Friday, September 3, 2010

‘Going the Distance’ a pleasant surprise

Justin Long and Drew Barrymore in “Going the Distance.” First, let me say how much I hate the title “Going the Distance.” In the age of “Superbad” and...

‘Tillman Story’ tackles true meaning of heroism

Pat Tillman, left, and his brother Kevin from Amir Bar-Lev’s ‘The Tillman Story.’ “The Tillman Story” packs a devastating punch. This documentary...

‘Mesrine’ is on the money


PERFECT SHOT: Vincent Cassel hits the mark with his portrayal of French gangster Jacques Mesrine. 

The lifelong crime spree of France’s most notorious modern criminal, Jacques Mesrine, comes to a bloody, blazing...

Robert Rodriguez butchers bloody ‘Machete’

Jessica Alba stars as Sartana in ‘Machete.’ Robert De Niro hits a career low in trashfest “Machete.” Lindsay Lohan...

Danny Trejo takes stab at playing the hero

He’s the guy you’ve loved to hate. Danny Trejo made his big-screen debut in 1985’s “Runaway...

George Clooney’s mission unfocused in spy thriller

SCRIPT MISFIRES: Leading man George Clooney, as always, looks good in ‘The American,’ but the script for his new spy thriller is a dud. You’ve heard of “Jason Bourne.” Here’s “Jason Boring.” ...

Fellow Ranger praises Tillman

HERO: Pat Tillman is the subject of ‘The Tillman Story.’ Pat Tillman never publicly discussed why he left his professional life as a highly...

Rock ’n’ roll vampires lack bite

If you’re a down-and-out rock band that made the sadly ironic choice of calling yourselves The Winners, why wouldn’t you confuse your manager’s...

‘Wave’ makes splash

A talky, intelligent visual essay, the French documentary “Two in the Wave” celebrates the accomplishments of two movie-mad youngsters whose early...

Judge: Paris Hilton may owe $160K over movie deal

In this June 6, 2010 photo, Paris Hilton arrives at the MTV Movie Awards in Universal City, Calif. MIAMI — Paris Hilton may owe investors in her 2006 movie "Pledge This!" about...
Thursday, September 2, 2010

‘Black Swan’ opens Venice Film Festival

Actress Natalie Portman poses at the photo call for the film Black Swan at the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Wednesday. VENICE, Italy — Darren Aronofsky sees his newest film "Black Swan" as the companion piece to "The Wrestler." "Black...
Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Love connection

NOT PHONING IT IN: Drew Barrymore plays a woman whose phone is her only connection to a boyfriend living on the opposite coast. As she filmed “Going the Distance,” Drew Barrymore discovered she was more a Method actor than she ever...

Robert Rodriguez unleashes edgy ‘Machete’

Danny Trejo arrives at the premiere of ‘Machete’ in Los Angeles. One of the deciding moments in the making of the neo-exploitation, ultra-violent-comedy...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Venice film festival focuses on film innovation

The ambassador of the Venice Film Festival, Italian actress Isabella Ragonese, poses during a photo call on the eve of the opening of the 67th edition of the International Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, Tuesday. VENICE, Italy — In film, recession may be the mother of innovation. The Venice Film Festival opens Wednesday...

Michael Douglas optimistic about cancer recovery

Michael Douglas. NEW YORK — Michael Douglas says he faces an "eight-week struggle" against throat cancer but is optimistic about...

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SCRIPT MISFIRES: Leading man George Clooney, as always, looks good in ‘The American,’ but the script for his new spy thriller is a dud.
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