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Kate Winslet's wow factor is worth...
THE Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet is a 60m national treasure, according to an analysis of her value to Britain by economists funded by the government.
Ewan Morrison: 'When I blew the dust from the old book, I found a key to a fraternity of devotees'
I'M anxious about going to see the film adaptation of Revolutionary Road. Why? Because the book was passed to me by a dear old friend and, believe it or not, it was one of those rare novels that both reflected and changed my life.
Pop Scan: My Week in Leisure Culture
Submitted by Laura Capitano on Wed, 11/04/2009 - 13:19. On TV: "The Botany of Desire," a PBS documentary, based on the Michael Pollan book of the same name, was a captivating peek into the plant world.
No Orson. No zither. No masterful expressionism. Tobey Maguire instead of Joseph Cotten.
Clooney, Depp and DiCaprio in frame for Scorsese biopic
Three of Hollywood's leading men are in the frame to star in Martin Scorsese's forthcoming Frank Sinatra biopic George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp are fighting to play Frank Sinatra in a forthcoming biopic.
The cherubically pretty Zoe Kazan a ' 26-year-old granddaughter of Elia Kazan a ' has already been seen in Sam Mendes's Revolutionary Road, playing the fatale-innocent secretary with whom Leonardo DiCaprio has his sordid fling.
John Farr: Leo and Kate: They Didn't Go Down With The Ship
Earlier this month Kate Winslet celebrated her birthday. To this aging fan, she still seems astonishingly young, but of course, success came fairly early for her.
Talking Out of Frame: Art House Cinema on DVD
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the debut installment of our new column, Talking Out of Frame, a round-up of all-things art house here on DVD Talk.
With its jokes and classic detective movie setup - a boozy, chain-smoking P.I. is hired to follow a mystery man on a train - you might think this is just another noir parody, but this film aims for bigger things.
Baba, I don't like my books to have pictures," my eight-year-old daughter told me the other day, looking up from the pages of Well Done, Secret Seven in which her nose had been buried.
The Product: Sam Mendes just might be the most divisive director in Hollywood. He already has an Oscar, and at least two award winning classics on his brief, but brilliant resume.
Ricky Gervais: I don't play the Hollywood game
Ricky Gervais has come a long way from playing David Brent in The Office. But as he appears in - and directs - a major feature film, Rob Driscoll discovers that he hasn't forgotten his British roots HE'S arguably the most famous and popular British actor in Hollywood since Hugh Grant, but Ricky Gervais isn't about to let that go to his head.
Mendes to take 'Willy Wonka' to the stage
Director Sam Mendes arrives at Paramount Vantage's Los Angeles premiere of 'Revolutionary Road' held at Mann Village Theater on December 15, 2008 in Westwood, California.
What Are You Watching? Monsters, Aliens and such?
September 2009 Archives What Are You Watching? Monsters, Aliens and such? Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 10:53 AM Today's DVD selection brings us monsters, aliens, misfits, and a porn star starring in a movie by an Oscar-winning director.
Willy Wonka may star in stage musical
Willy Wonka could soon be kicking up his heels. Warner Bros. is developing a stage musical based on "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," the children's classic that it bought to the big screen four years ago.
Media Room: DVD & Blu-ray reviews
"Away We Go" was a departure for director Sam Mendes, a look at America that suggests the country might not be without hope after all.
Away We Go DVD Review Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 09.29.2009 Sam Mendes's journey through the many states of love is out on DVD; does it fly high or break down at the side of the road? Directed by: Sam Mendes Written by: Dave Eggers & Vendela Vida Starring: John Krasinski - Burt Farlander Maya Rudolph - Verona De Tessant Carmen Ejogo - Grace De ...
Ita TMs reputedly Sam Mendesa TM first comedy. With John Krasinski cast in the lead role and a feelgood, upbeat ending, you can assuredly attach the comedy tag to Away We Go.
Sixth time's the charm for Kate Winslet
Five-time Oscar bridesmaid Kate Winslet must have caught the bouquet when Helen Mirren flung it over her shoulder, because she finally got her turn at the altar this year.
Films: All over the place in pursuit of a perfect home
Mendes must have read it and said: "The roof is falling through on this, the walls don't stand up properly.
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