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'Charlie Wilson's War'- Momentous But Momentless

Charlie Wilson's WarCharlie Wilson was a man who took risks with seemingly no regard to the danger he was placing himself in. He would rather make a joke than admit defeat. Ultimately, when he's resolved to take action, he lowers his head and rams into adversity - crashing down hallways and flying in jet airplanes, unflappable and resolute.

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Movie Review: 'Charlie Wilson's War' Is A Crisp Satire With Irresistible Star Power

Charlie Wilson's War''Charlie Wilson's War,'' a crisp, biting satire that confidently mixes sex and politics, glides along so smartly and smoothly, it makes you wonder how it's possible that director Mike Nichols and writer Aaron Sorkin have never teamed up before.

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Oscar Winners Tom Hanks And Julia Roberts Star In 'Charlie Wilson's War'; Out Dec. 25

Charlie Wilson's WarCharlie Wilson's War is the true story of how a playboy congressman, a renegade CIA agent and a beautiful Houston socialite joined forces to lead the largest and most successful covert operation in history.

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War Comes to Hollywood

RedactedAs far back as the 30s, celebrities and even cartoon characters endorsed the purchase of war bonds to support World War I. Then again, there were those who opposed war. For example, producers came up with films such as "Johnny Got his Gun" in 1971, which was based on the 1938 anti-war novel by Dalton Trumbo.

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George Clooney & Renee Zellweger Talk About Work, Prostitutes & More

George & ReneeIn the December issue of W magazine, on newsstands November 23, George Clooney says he didn't know what prostitutes were until he cruised around in a Porsche with his cousin, actor Miguel Ferrer, when he first moved to California:

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Celebrity Birthdays, November 6

Thandie NewtonHappy Birthday to hoops star Lamar Odom (1979), Zambian actress Thandie Newton (1972), actor Ethan Hawke (1970), actress Lori Singer (1957), Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval (1949), Eagle Glenn Frey (1948), actress Sally Field (1946), director Mike Nichols (1931), baseball player Walter Johnson (1887), and patriotic composer John Philip Sousa (1854).

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Clay Aiken To Join Broadway's 'Spamalot' In January

Clay AikenNEW YORK (AP) - From ''American Idol'' to Eric Idle's ''Spamalot.'' Clay Aiken will join the Broadway cast of ''Monty Python's Spamalot'' on Jan. 18, playing one of the leads, Sir Robin, in the Tony Award-winning musical directed by Mike Nichols.

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Emily Blunt Was Starstruck By Tom Hanks & Julia Roberts

Tom HanksEmily Blunt fears she let director Mike Nichols down while filming love scenes with Tom Hanks in new film Charlie Wilson's War because she was awestruck by the Oscar winner. Blunt couldn't believe her luck when she was cast opposite Hanks and Julia Roberts in her moviemaking hero's latest film - but she isn't proud of her acting.

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Bowling For Soup Introduce Their 'Six Million Dollar Video'

Bowling For SoupJive Recording Artist Bowling For Soup continue to bring their own brand of creative expression with their new video "When We Die," as they cast Lee Majors in a leading role. "When We Die," a the current single from their album, The Great Burrito Extortion Case is a departure from the usual happy go lucky videos that fans may have been accustomed to,

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Mike Nichols Taught George Clooney German For 'The Good German'

The Good GermanThe Good German director Mike Nichols had to double up as a dialect coach, because the expert hired for the movie couldn't speak German. The coach was fired after the film was shown to German speakers and they couldn't understand what was being said.

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