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It’s true, boys and girls. Movie theaters used to only have one screen. And speaking of things that at least one generation of Americans will find befuddling, people used to have to look at wristwatches to know if their movies were about to start — and sometimes the watches needed to be wound.
At the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, where the Oscars will be staged this Sunday, every entrance is decked with a sign that warns unauthorized people to keep out.
Netflix has locked up the right to show "The Artist" and other movies from The Weinstein Co. on its Internet video service before the films are released to the leading pay-TV channels.
Los Angeles— When the names of winners are revealed on Oscar night, months of suspense give way to tears, smiles and speeches. Yet when the curtain falls, one question remains: Who cast the votes?
Los Angeles— The President's Day weekend box office was too close to call as the action tale "Safe House" and the love story "The Vow" competed for the No. 1 spot.
Los Angeles— "The Help" collected three prizes at the NAACP Image Awards, including top actress honors for Viola Davis, the supporting actress prize for Octavia Spencer and outstanding motion picture.
Since its November release, “The Intouchables” has made more than $226 million. And what, you may ask, is “The Intouchables”? Because it sure isn’t at your local cineplex.
‘This Means War” is preposterous. It’s loud, dumb, derivative, schlocky and manufactured from beginning to end. It’s also kind of fun. Actually, it’s a lot of fun if you don’t mind seeing genres mashed together for maximum crass commercial effect.
As tales for children go, “The Secret World of Arrietty” goes quite well. Which is hardly surprising, since it’s an adaptation of the classic 1952 children’s book “The Borrowers.”
It’s hard to imagine Oscar saying anything but “Oui!” when it comes to this year’s best actor award. Yes, there’s still the Clooney factor. And the Pitt factor. And maybe even the Oldman factor. But it’s Dujardin’s statue to lose.
More of these flicks, which are new and notable on DVD this week.
Nicolas Cage plays a guy on a motorcycle whose head bursts into flames. Gee, wonder why they wouldn't let critics screen this movie for review? Could it be — terrible?
The 84th annual Academy Awards show is 10 days away, so we thought we’d let film critic Tom Long and pop culture writer Adam Graham prognosticate about the potential winners, losers and the meaning of it all.
From big shows to music to clubs and djs, to stage and comedy, film, children's events and more, Metro Detroit has no shortage of fun to suit all tastes. Read on for the lowdown on what's goin' on.
How good are you at predicting the Oscars? Take a shot at guessing who will win best picture, director, actor, actress, supporting actor and supporting actress ...
This was to be Whitney Houston’s year, not her last. The pop star, who died Saturday in Los Angeles, was returning to the big screen this summer in the remake ...
Los Angeles— Director Michael Bay plans a fresh take on shape-shifting robots with the fourth installment in his "Transformers" franchise.
Los Angeles— Love triumphed over action at the weekend box office with a No. 1 debut for the romantic drama "The Vow."
Imagine your life on a computer screen. All the plot points are there — the highs, lows, a wedding, perhaps a baby. Now highlight the last five years. ...
"Gotterdammerung," the final installment in the Metropolitan Opera's new production of Richard Wagner's "Ring" cycle, is the most theatrically effective ...
With it’s high, bloody body count, paranoia-driven politics and movie-star handsome movie star leads, “Safe House” fits comfortably into the modern action ...
Directed and co-written by the Material Girl, the film follows two separate stories that have little in common.
The best actress competition is likely the fiercest of the year, with multiple nominees Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Michelle Williams and Viola Davis in the ...
This old-fashioned amnesia tale would seem totally implausible and manufactured for maximum melodrama; as it turns out, director Michael Sucsy’s film is indeed ...
It’s easy to see why an 8-year-old might like “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.” It’s difficult, on the other hand, to imagine why anybody else would.
More on that and other flicks new and notable on DVD this week.
‘Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace” gets re-released in theaters on Friday, this time in 3-D. I haven’t seen the re-release. I will never see it. And ...
Bigger isn’t necessarily better. Just look at this year’s Oscar-nominated short films. They’re playing this weekend and next at the Detroit Film Theatre, five ...
It’s been a long, difficult road for African-Americans in achieving equality in all aspects of American life, and Hollywood is no exception. Long relegated to ...
Los Angeles— The Lorax, perhaps the most famous anti-industrial crusader from children's literature, is getting support from companies that are willing ...
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Adam Graham Hey so did you guys hear Chris Brown and Rihanna did a pair of songs together? When news that Brown would appear on Rihanna’s remix of “Birthday Cake”... Read More
Tom Long Bad is apparently very good for Denzel Washington. “Safe House,” in which Washington plays a CIA agent gone bad, won the weekend domestic box office, although not... Read More
Mekeisha Madden Toby The cool thing about the Writers Guild Awards is that it really honors the movies and the shows that everyday people root for and enjoy. For proof, just look at this... Read More
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