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This reliable supporting actor has appeared in a handful of successful films in the 1990s, mostly as the leading man's best pal.

A tall, slender character player whose olive complexion, severe eyebrows and wide, etched cheekbones make her a natural for ethnic roles, Roma Maffia had played small parts in three movies and worked on TV, but her career did not really take off until Ron Howard "discovered" her and cast her as an eager, loud-mouthed reporter in "The Paper" . That ...

Famous people often decide they are multi-talented, an assumption built on no mortal foundation You've got actors who want to sing and actors who want to act.

For grins, next time you're in the mood for a movie, go rent "The Paper" with Michael Keaton and Glenn Close.

Six of our favorite newspaper flicks full of intrepid reporters, romance, and quick-witted repartee.

Second chances play big at the movies, and here we have a double-whammy: the tale of a washed-up wrestler with a second bite at the cherry, and in the starring role, one-time great Mickey Rourke.

"News is a thrilling business, for all its faults." - Catherine Shen, public relations professional Read The Paper ... Freedom - Day 26 07:32, 12/29/2008 .. 0 trackbacks .. Link DECEMBER 26 "Education of a ...

"We like the snow here," he said. "...once it gets below zero it doesn't really matter what the numbers are anymore." Right, David.

It never was. It is a tool of civic life. It is a necessary tool." - Michael Schudson, educator-author Read The Paper ... Freedom - Day 14 03:40, 12/16/2008 .. 0 trackbacks .. Link DECEMBER 14 "There's ...