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The atmosphere was festive in the cavernous Village Gate on Saturday afternoon. Every seat was filled and dozens stood to witness presentation of the Tenth Annual Village Voice Off-Broadway Awards.

Whatever happened to Michael Keaton? He starred in "Mr. Mom," "The Paper," "Beetlejuice" and the first two "Batman" movies.

How come magazine and fashion editors are always portrayed as such unpleasant termagants in movies? We could answer that, but we don't want to get in trouble with our boss.

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.