Topic: Movies

Spend the Summer Reading the Books That Will Be Turned into Movies This Fall

Use your time on the beach and stuck in traffic this summer getting an early jump on the fall movie season by reading the source material for all the literary adaptations coming out in the Serious Movie months. That way you can be the smug person who says "Well, that's not how it happens in the book..." all autumn long!

By Ray Gustini

Jun 10, 2011

The Smart Set

Julie Taymor Goes to Court, HBO's WikiLeaks Movie Staffs Up

Plus: the former Hollywood agent who couldn't abide New York's elevators

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 8, 2011

What the 'Hangover' Stars Have Said About the Next Sequel

Zach Galifianakis thinks there will be a jailbreak from a mental institution in there

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By Ray Gustini

Jun 8, 2011

Eight Spielberg References in the New 'Super 8' Clip

A running tally of the number of times J.J. Abrams's new movie winks at its producer

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 27, 2011

Bachmann, Palin Coverage Playing Out Like a Bad 'Bridesmaids' Scene

They are both Republican, female, and may run for president, so everyone wants a fight

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By Ray Gustini

May 27, 2011

'Hangover 2': Critics Don't Care for Darker and Harsher Sequel

Not that their concerns will stop it from making a ton of money this weekend

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By Ray Gustini

May 26, 2011

'The Hangover 2' Is Going to Make a Scary Amount of Money

How much? "A big, big number" after taking in $10.4 million last night

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 25, 2011

Sarah Palin: The Movie Coming in June

Add this to the 2012 speculation: the secret $1 million project premieres in Iowa

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By Ray Gustini

May 25, 2011

Critics Somehow Shocked 'The Hangover 2' Is Crude and Tasteless

It's also 'darker and harsher' than you'd expect

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By Ray Gustini

May 24, 2011

The Eternal Sunshine of Megan Ellison

At just 25, she's putting deals together for some of Hollywood's toughest projects

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By Ray Gustini

May 23, 2011

Even in Victory at Cannes, 'The Tree of Life' Polarizes

Winning the Palme d'Or doesn't settle the debate over Terrence Malick's new film

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By Ray Gustini

May 19, 2011

Arnold Schwarzenegger Puts His Comeback On Hold

Shifts focus to 'personal matters'

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By Ray Gustini

May 18, 2011

Lars Von Trier Acts Out at Cannes: 'I Understand Hitler'

The director continues his agitprop campaign for new movie "Melancholoia"

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By Ray Gustini

May 18, 2011

Hollywood Still Loves Arnold, Love Child And All

The scandal isn't scaring producers working on Schwarzenegger projects

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By Ray Gustini

May 16, 2011

Here's What We Know About 'The Tree of Life' Out of Cannes

Yes, Terrence Malick's new movie will have dinosaurs

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By Ray Gustini

May 12, 2011

The Weirdest Press Conference Questions From Cannes

Two days in, and the weird questions are already flowing

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By Adam Clark Estes

May 11, 2011

Finally, a Bromance for Women

Critics say 'Bridesmaids' is shocking, disgusting and an absolutely hilarious must-see

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By Ray Gustini

May 10, 2011

We Swear, Al Pacino Used to Be Very Picky

Some of the most memorable movies ever once didn't meet his standards

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By Ray Gustini

May 9, 2011

Historical Accuracy Very Important in Abe Lincoln Vampire Movie

When not killing vampires, movie will be like Lincoln himself on screen

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By Ray Gustini

May 6, 2011

Kenneth Branagh's Ham-Paved Road to Thor

How the next Olivier became the director of the next great superhero movie

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By Erik Hayden

May 6, 2011

Thor: The Most Businesslike Marvel Product Yet

Critics are resigned to say the film is fine "for what it is"

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By Ray Gustini

May 6, 2011

The Egyptian Film Score Jay-Z Sampled for 'Big Pimpin'

A lawsuit over the licensing to the score of 'Fata Ahlami' is moving forward

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By Ray Gustini

May 4, 2011

Terrence Malick's New Movie Will Be Very Lizard-Heavy

Rounding up the confused responses to the newest clip from 'The Tree of Life'

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By Alex Eichler

Apr 29, 2011

Critics Give You Permission to Enjoy 'Fast Five'

See, it's actually about family values in some weird way

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 28, 2011

New York Times Deems 'Atlas Shrugged' Safe For Review

The Grey Lady finally gets around to reviewing the film adaptation

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 27, 2011

'Atlas Shrugged': The Blockbuster That Wasn't

How a can't-miss libertarian hit missed

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 27, 2011

Arnold Schwarzenegger to Return as Elderly Terminator

He's 'attached' for 'Terminator 5'

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 25, 2011

Entertainment Media Revels in Elvis Mitchell's Latest Ouster

Movieline has parted ways with the film critic following his 'Source Code' review

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 14, 2011

Tentpole Screenwriters Concede They Have It Made

The best part of writing a dopey blockbuster is...

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By Bryan Hood

Apr 9, 2011

Film Director Sidney Lumet Dies at 86

He sought to examine our conscience in films like '12 Angry Men' and 'Network'

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 8, 2011

'Hanna' Director Aims for Feminist Breakthrough

That's the goal, and some early reviews suggest it's working

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 8, 2011

Fantasy Films: The Least Loved Genre

The pans of 'Your Highness' and 'Game of Thrones' is a critical tradition

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 5, 2011

Troubled 'Hobbit' Movie Will Feature a 'Conchord'

Bret McKenzie to play elf who once heard Bilbo Baggins read poetry

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 30, 2011

The Difficulty of Casting Bill Murray Is First Finding Him

He's agreed to play FDR in a new movie, if he bothers calling the studio back

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 28, 2011

Malcolm Gladwell Can't Stop Writing CIA Scripts

Too bad his new one sounds like 'Rubicon'

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 25, 2011

The Critics Did Not Care Much For 'Sucker Punch'

Zach Snyder's action opus debuts with a thud

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 24, 2011

By Ray Gustini

Mar 23, 2011

What to Expect When You're Expecting a Pregnancy Guide Movie

The movie adaptation of What to Expect When You're Expecting now has a director

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 22, 2011

New Cleopatra Movie Will Be Nothing Like Old Cleopatra Movie

Hollywood hopes telling the Egyptian queen's story won't be a financial disaster

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 21, 2011

Darren Aronofsky Now Too Rich To Direct 'Wolverine'

After 'Black Swan' turned into a hit, a $5 million payday may not be as tempting

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By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 20, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Sunday Columns

Our promise to Libya, our changing military role, and pills to make short kids grow

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 15, 2011

AMC Theaters' Incredible Shrinking IPO

Top movie theater chain would like someone--anyone--to buy their stock

Comments | 854 Views

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