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'Killing Them Softly' Could Earn Brad Pitt His First Oscar

Brad Pitt in Killing Them Softly

After Killing Them Softly received a 10 minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival, it appears Oscar buzz is growing early for a man that has yet to hoist an Academy Award: Brad Pitt.


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'The Cabin In The Woods' Turns The Horror Genre On Its Head

'The Cabin In The Woods

'The Cabin in the Woods,' written by Joss Whedon (Buffy The Vampire Slayer & Avengers) and Drew Goddard (Cloverfield) who also directed, is one of the most clever horror films I've seen in a really...


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'The Cabin In The Woods' Gets An 'A' For Effort But Falls Short

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On the one hand I applaud the attempt by both co-writers Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon to reinvigorate the horror genre by mocking certain conventions and creating all new ones. But in its wry atte...


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Q&A: 'The Cabin In the Woods' Stars Fran Kranz And Kristen Connolly Discuss Joss Whedon And Acting In Horror

Kristen Connolly

When Fran Kranz and Kristen Connolly first signed on for the Joss Whedon-penned horror flick The Cabin in the Woods, they immediately knew they were going to be part of something special. Helmed b...


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Review: 'The Rum Diary' A Lackadaisical Booze Cruise

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I left the screening of The Rum Diary feeling as if the pacific ocean itself had washed over me. There was a warmth in my belly, and this sort of slack smile on my face as I pondered what I would w...


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Rachel Bilson Stars In Waiting For Forever - On Blu-ray & DVD May 3rd (Watch Trailer)

Waiting for Forever

Don't miss your chance for love when Waiting for Forever comes to Blu-ray and DVD from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. From the producer of Walk the Line, Waiting for Forever tells a st...


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Our Favorite Character Actors

Anthony Anderson

Have you ever been watching a movie when an actor you have seen countless of times appears on screen but you just can’t think of who they are or where you have seen them? As frustrating and distrac...


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Biggest Oscar Surprises Of The Last 10 Years... What's Next?

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Every year, the Oscar nominations seem all sewn up. There are so many predictors – winners of critics’ awards, Golden Globe nominees and winners, BAFTA nominees and the SAG nominees. Yet somehow,...


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Overlooked Films #3: 'Let The Right One In'

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This weekend, moviegoers will finally get to see the much-hyped and surprisingly well-reviewed film “Let Me In” directed by “Cloverfield” director Matt Reeves. The marketing for the film has been r...


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Fall Movie Preview Part 2: October

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September will offer some interesting and intriguing titles for moviegoers, but October is when the Oscar race will officially begin. More than a handful of titles that are already garnering awards...


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Rachel Bilson: Skirt? Check. Bra? Check. Blouse…Blouse?

Rachel Bilson

Rachel Bilson brought some sex appeal to last night's premiere of "Waiting for Forever" at the 15th Anniversary of the Gen Art Film Festival. But we're not sure what's going on with the bustier-ins...


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'Mad Men' Star Vincent Kartheiser: 'I Like This Season Most Of All, It's Really, Really Brilliant'

Vincent Kartheiser

The critically acclaimed and Emmy award winning series "Mad Men" is returning for its third season (Sunday, August 16 at 10 p.m. on AMC). Vincent Kartheiser, who plays the dastardly, at times, Pete...


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Scott Porter Discusses 'Bandslam,' His Duet With Hugh Grant & More

Scott Porter

Scott Porter, who stars in the upcoming film "Bandslam" (opening Friday, August 14) joins us to discuss his character, Ben Wheatly, whose musical inspiration seems to stem from a slight misinterpre...


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Julia Roberts Worried About Playing Javier Bardem's Lover

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Julia Roberts is anxious to see how Javier Bardem will sweep her off her feet in their forthcoming film Eat, Pray, Love - after watching the actor's violent performance in No Country For Old Men. ...


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Mega Oscar Diary

Sean Penn

Before we get started on the Mega Oscar Diary, let's go to a few random ramblings from the cadre of pre-shows around the dial: -Philip Seymour Hoffman's hat probably came with a matching set o...


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2009 Oscar Predictions: Who Should Win & Who Will Win

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After months of speculation, it's finally time to man up and throw down with some hardcore Oscar predictions. But before we tell you who will and should win the Oscar on Sunday night, let's addres...


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Sean Penn: 'I Should Be Competing For An Oscar With Del Toro'

Sean Penn

Sean Penn is stunned pal Benicio Del Toro hasn't been recognized for his portrayal of revolutionary Che Guevara in biopic Che. Penn singled out Del Toro as one name the film award organizatio...


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An Idiot's Guide To The Oscar's Best Actor Award

Sean Penn/Mickey Rourke

(TJAGS is a weekly column) "Whatever happens, whether it includes Mickey or I, or not, at this next thing ... we know that the TV people have got their dog fight. But, they're idiots." - Sean ...


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Oscar Nomination Reaction: The Snubs, Surprises & Who Shouldn't Have Been Nominated

The Dark Knight

There's nothing better than a good surprise on Oscar morning, and this year we had one in almost every category. Before we get to the snubs, the surprises and who shouldn't be nominated, let's tak...


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Final Oscar Nominee Predictions

Slumdog Millionaire

The time has come, after several months of campaigning and voting, we're finally set for the big day. No, not the inauguration. Please. We're talking about Oscar morning. Those fifteen minu...


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2009 Early Oscar Nomination Predictions

The Dark Knight

The first major precursor award nominations were handed out this morning as the Screen Actors Guild revealed their 15th set of nominations. This marks the end point of the first phase of the...


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Early Oscar Predictions

The Dark Knight

With today's release of the Coen Brothers' "Burn After Reading" we can officially declare Oscar season open. The movie has everything that Oscar loves: big stars who are actually good actors (...


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'The Visitor' Works Out America's Demons Following Sept. 11, 2001

The Visitor

(Hollywoodchicago.com) – “The Visitor” is a subtle film. Created by the unique talent of writer and director Thomas McCarthy – who also generated the equally subtle world of “The Station Agent” – t...


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Opening April 11: The Visitor

The Visitor

A lonesome widower and college economics professor finds his mundane existence suddenly shaken up when he befriends a pair of illegal immigrants, one of whom has recently been threatened with depor...


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TV On DVD Recommendation: 'Six Feet Under'

Six Feet Under

A very eclectic recommendation for a very eclectic series that those without premium channels have only heard about. Alan Ball's ("American Beauty") landmark HBO series "Six Feet Under" seamlessly...


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Adam McKay Discusses The Writers Strike and What Makes Comedy Successful

Adam McKay

Adam McKay is a big player in the world of comedy. The former SNL head-writer co-wrote and directed Will Ferrell in the films Anchorman and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Now he's tak...


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