Ralph Fiennes' directorial debut, Coriolanus, scripted by John Logan, updates one of Shakespeare's more difficult plays without sacrificing the Bard's original dialogue. Set in modern times, the movie stars Fiennes as the title character, a fierce General able to fight Rome's most dreaded enemies as well as quell civil unrest from a lack...
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Silent Movie Speaks of Romance
Hollywood's finest offerings often appear during the holiday season. This year, one of them is Michel Hazanavicius' "The Artist," a black-and-white homage to the silent films of the 1920s. "The Artist," a silent film itself, is a romantic story that reflects the sensibilities of that era. It has garnered praise from critics and...
New Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted Trailer: It’s Still a Jungle Out There!
Ah, another movie, another attempt to get back home to New York City. In this trailer for the third installment of the popular Madagascar series, our fearless (OK, a little fearful)...
Angelina Jolie Denies Plagiarism Charge Against Directorial Debut: "It’s Par for the Course"
Well, that didn't take long. Just a couple of days ago, Angelina Jolie's artistic integrity was called into question when a Croatian journalist filed suit against the movie star,...
Movie Mayhem For Brangelina Brood
Find out why a trip to the movie theatre turned chaotic for Angelina and three of her children in Manhattan.
The Cat is Back in ‘Puss In Boots’
A furry feline from the "Shrek" films now has his own animated adventure in the fairy tale comedy "Puss In Boots." This orange tabby cuts a dashing figure, from his wide-brimmed hat to his rugged leather boots, with his deadly sword ever at the ready. Since his first appearance in the 2004 hit...
‘The Muppets!’ Are Back in New Hilarious Adventure
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, The Swedish Chef and the entire gang are back together for a hilarious new adventure after more than a decade out of the spotlight. Their new film is titled - appropriately - The Muppets . It's hard to believe it was 35 years ago when "The Muppet Show"...
Conrad Pope Tells Marilyn Monroe Story Through Music
The new film "My Week with Marilyn" tells the story of a week in the life of the legendary film star Marilyn Monroe, who in the 1950s was in Britain making a film with the iconic actor Laurence Olivier. The task of composer Conrad Pope, who wrote the score for the new film,...
‘My Week with Marilyn’ Captures Icon’s Volatility
In the summer of 1956, Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe joined the equally iconic British actor, Laurence Olivier, to film “The Prince and the Showgirl” in London. "My Week with Marilyn" is based on Colin Clark’s account of that shoot and the week he spent with the star. Directed by Simon Curtis, the...
Leonardo DiCaprio Devotes Off-Screen Time to Saving Planet
Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the world's most popular movie stars. His films, including Titanic, The Aviator and The Departed have grossed almost $5 billion worldwide. But the actor is trying to use his celebrity status to do more than sell tickets. Alan Silverman has a look at DiCaprio's off-screen commitment to the...