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Glory: Reflections on a Civil War Classic: June/July 2009
Nearly 20 years have passed since Glory, director Edward Zwick's treatment of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, made its debut in December 1989.
Denzel Washington to Star in Revival of August Wilson's "Fences": Behind the Curtain | Frank Rizzo
When August Wilson's "Fences" had its premiere at New Haven's Yale Repertory Theatre before moving on to Broadway in 1987 it starred James Earl Jones as Troy Maxson.
It's a fine October weekend, and I'm on the phone with God himself. Well, more accurately, I'm on the phone with Morgan Freeman, who has played God a couple of times, as well as any number of human saints.
Denzel Washington to Star in 'Fences' on Broadway
Another major film star is heading to Broadway: Two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington will play Troy Maxson in a revival of August Wilson 's "Fences" in late spring of 2010, according to an executive involved with the production.
Flickgrrl: Shirtless Cute Boys
Taylor Lautner and his tenpack. Is this the kid who played Sharkboy? The shirtless cute boy is a pinup who displays his sixpack for the delectation of his fans.
A much-lauded stage performer whose relatively few screen appearances have yielded four Oscar nominations, Jane Alexander first caught the attention of moviegoers reprising her Tony-winning stage role as the white.... A much-lauded stage performer whose relatively few screen appearances have yielded four Oscar nominations, Jane Alexander first ...
Tall and dashing, this fair-haired, blue-eyed English lead generally has been at his most appealing in heroic roles but in the mid-1990s branched out to playing the occasional villain with equal success.
The 5 Most Unintentionally Racist Movies About Racism
Congratulations, America! Now that we've elected a black president, there's no more racism! But don't be so modest, crackers--go ahead, pat yourselves on the back! If it wasn't for you making a bunch of well-meaning but ham-handed and accidentally racist films, why, the rest of us would have never learned our lessons! Hail our conquering heroes, ...
'Days of Glory' nominated for Oscar, but misses the mark with clichd scenes, underdeveloped characters Scott Hansen Issue date: 10/22/09 Section: Currents "Days of Glory" isn't horrible by any means, but it is too clich to be anything magnificent.
Pittsburgh addicted to Gyllenhaal's 'Love and Drugs'
Director Ed Zwick sets up a shot on the set of "Love and Other Drugs" in Pittsburgh.
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Broderick, Bening headline Charlottesville fim festival
Matthew Broderick, Annette Bening and Cherry Jones will be among the headliners at this year's Virginia Film Festival.
"Blood Diamond" is about the moral conundrums of the international gem trade, but the movie offers its own form of barter.
David Duchovny plays the hapless creator of a would-be hit and Sigourney Weaver is an assured, soulless programming executive; both are great fun to watch.
How to Get a Very Sophisticated Glass and Chrome Room Divider that...
Finding a sophisticated glass divider for your Contemporary or Bohemian Designed living room is easy to do on the cheap when you know the right thing to look for at a thrift shop.
Love in All Its Feverish, Irrational Glory
"Reason and love keep little company together nowadays," says Bottom in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," marveling at the suddenly smitten Titania's professions of besotted attraction.
'Thirtysomething' finally on DVD
Twentytwo years ago this fall, just before ABC premiered "thirtysomething," the producers were keeping their expectations low.
'thirtysomething' twentysomething years later
Twenty-two years ago this fall, just before ABC premiered "thirtysomething," the producers were keeping their expectations low.
This young supporting and occasional lead player, of the late 1980s and early 90s is the son of 60s pop/folksinger Donovan and brother of actress Ione Skye.
Air Force One and Glory Blu-ray Reviews
The catalog flood of titles to Blu-ray is one of the best and worst things about getting the new toy that is Blu-ray. The good news is that a lot of great titles are coming out looking better than ever.
Air Force One and Glory Blu-ray Reviews
The catalog flood of titles to Blu-ray is one of the best and worst things about getting the new toy that is Blu-ray. The good news is that a lot of great titles are coming out looking better than ever.
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