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The Man Behind Marilyn (VIDEO)

Crane.tv | Posted 05.30.2012

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Not many people can claim to have won an Oscar, seven Emmys, written five bestsellers, travelled the world, been to the brink of collapse and reinvented themselves and, most famously, spent years photographing the enigma that was Marilyn Monroe.

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Hulk Inspires Brazil to 3-1 Victory Over Denmark

Arnal Dayaratna | Posted 05.28.2012

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Arnal Dayaratna

Brazil fans will take heart from Hulk's brace and overall impressive play. Moreover, Oscar delivered a stellar performance in the number 10 jersey and was involved in all three goals.

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Review: Trust Me by George Kennedy

Carole Mallory | Posted 05.14.2012

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Carole Mallory

They struggled, sleeping in doorways or cars until a woman named Dolly gave them shelter, but Dolly's generosity had a price tag. Torture was commonplace in her household, and she beat George and his mother.

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Kasdan Meets Kline: It's the Kev and Larry Show!

Marshall Fine | Posted 04.23.2012

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Marshall Fine

It's a gorgeous spring day in Manhattan, which seems to have both actor Kevin Kline and writer-director Lawrence Kasdan restless.

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Review: Disneynature's Chimpanzee, at Home in the Cote d'Ivoire

Carole Mallory | Posted 04.19.2012

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Carole Mallory

Watching a giant chimpanzee named Freddie groom his tiny son, Oscar, is one of the highlights of the Disneynature film Chimpanzee. By unfolding each s...

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Brazil Includes Ronaldinho on Preliminary Squad for Olympics

Arnal Dayaratna | Posted 05.16.2012

Read More: Neymar, Hulk, Ganso, Kaka, Ronaldinho, Soccer, Mano Menezes, London Olympics, Brazil, Casemiro, Oscar, Thiago Silva, Henrique, Sports News
Arnal Dayaratna

Brazil national coach Mano Menezes announced a preliminary list of 51 players for the 2012 Olympic games in London on Wednesday.

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Israeli Filmmaker Joseph Cedar Talks About His Footnote

Marshall Fine | Posted 05.07.2012

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Marshall Fine

Footnote, Joseph Cedar's fourth film, won the award for best screenplay at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2011 and was one of the nominees for this y...

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Oscar Winner for The Artist, Producer Thomas Langmann: Where Did He Come From?

Carole Mallory | Posted 04.28.2012

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Carole Mallory

What this whole crowd had in common was relentlessness and an unwillingness to give up despite tragedy. During my St. Tropez days Thomas Langmann was an infant, but he was raised with this mad hatter kind of joie de vivre which carried him.

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Poll: Angelina’s Leg and J-Lo’s...

Posted 02.27.2012

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If you were getting all of your Oscars commentary last night from Ryan Seacrest and Billy Crystal, you missed half the show. The real excitement was o...

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Navigating The Oscar Party: 5 Strategies To Combat Food Social Pressure

Heather Bauer, RD, CDN | Posted 04.26.2012

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Heather Bauer, RD, CDN

The Academy Awards are the female version of the NCAA Final Four. There's no better excuse for a little gal-pal get together, but spending time with the girls can be a double-edged sword.

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Wim Wenders on Pina: Capturing the Spirit of a Dance Legend With 3D

Terry Keefe | Posted 02.18.2012

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Movie review: Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel

Marshall Fine | Posted 02.13.2012

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Marshall Fine

It's hard to believe no one has done a film tribute to Roger Corman before Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel, Alex Stapleton's loving time...

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Williams Has Same 'Hunger as Monroe,' Says My Week With Marilyn Director

Felice Arenas | Posted 01.23.2012

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Felice Arenas

Both are flaxen-haired, beautiful, and have had their personal ups and downs dominate headlines. But what is the most striking similarity between Michelle Williams and Marilyn Monroe?

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Movie review: Rampart

Marshall Fine | Posted 01.21.2012

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Marshall Fine

Having teamed up for the emotionally demanding The Messenger, filmmaker Oren Moverman and actor Woody Harrelson join forces again for Rampart, a seari...

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Woody and Jerry: Docs Celebrate Comic Genius

Marshall Fine | Posted 01.19.2012

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Marshall Fine

If you look at comedy in the 20th century, the list of those whose work has depth, breadth and longevity is a small one: Charlie Chaplin, Lewis, Allen.

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Movie Review: The Descendants -- The Year's Best Film

Marshall Fine | Posted 01.17.2012

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Marshall Fine

I'll say it flat out -- Alexander Payne's new film, The Descendants, is my favorite of the year, a movie that manages to be heart-breaking and laugh-out-loud funny at the same time.

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Review: Happy Feet Two

Marshall Fine | Posted 01.15.2012

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Marshall Fine

I can't imagine that Happy Feet Two will charm any but the youngest viewers. It has less plot than an hour of Sesame Street, fewer jokes than a Republican presidential debate -- and astonishing computer animation, this time in wholly unnecessary 3D.

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Why Did Oprah Winfrey Win An Honorary Oscar?

AP | By SANDY COHEN | Posted 01.08.2012

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By SANDY COHEN, Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Oprah Winfrey says she understands why some balked when the film academy announced it would give her ...

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Movie Review: Janie Jones

Marshall Fine | Posted 01.01.2012

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Marshall Fine

The name of the title character of Janie Jones is meant to resonate with a certain generation: "Oh, like the Clash song," someone says early on in the...

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'Les Mis' To Hit Big Screen In 3D

Posted 11.19.2011

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Whether you love them or hate them, Broadway musicals are known for their bombastic dramatics, and the upcoming film adaptation of 'Les Miserables,' t...

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Movie Review: Moneyball

Marshall Fine | Posted 11.19.2011

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Marshall Fine

Michael Lewis' book, Moneyball, was a sports thriller disguised as a nonfiction volume about statistics wonks. And Bennett Miller's film of Thomas' bo...

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Live from Toronto Film Festival: Wednesday 9.14.11

Marshall Fine | Posted 11.15.2011

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Marshall Fine

Given the size of the Toronto Film Festival and the goals I have when I'm here (primarily to see movies that will be released so I can bank reviews fo...

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Movie Review: Main Street

Marshall Fine | Posted 11.09.2011

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Marshall Fine

It's not hard to see how a movie like Main Street got made, at least in theory. Why it's being released is another question altogether.

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Review: The Adjustment by Scott Phillips

Carole Mallory | Posted 11.01.2011

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Carole Mallory

Just where do many of America's criminals come from? Scott Phillips' searing fourth novel, The Adjustment, plots the journey of PR man Wayne Ogd...

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HuffPost Review: Chasing Madoff

Marshall Fine | Posted 10.24.2011

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Marshall Fine

Chasing Madoff is a searing indictment of the fast-and-loose free-market attitude that nearly sank the world economy. I can't imagine how painful it would be to watch it, were I someone who had lost a fortune to Madoff's malfeasance.

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