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T2 and Aliens Anniversaries Point Up the Problems With Today's Action Movies

William Bradley | Posted 11.18.2011

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William Bradley

After a summer of action films, many of them rather indifferent, it's useful to consider two classic movies having their 20th and 25th anniversaries.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Puts Acting Career On Hold

AP | ANTHONY McCARTNEY and JOHN ROGERS | Posted 07.19.2011

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LOS ANGELES — Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger delayed his Hollywood comeback Thursday as he braced for what could be a costly divorce prompted...

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Rehab, Religion and the Resurrection of Filter's Richard Patrick

Andrew Shaffer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Andrew Shaffer

Sobriety has re-invigorated and re-energized Richard Patrick. He enjoys his life, his music, and his family. "Life isn't a dress rehearsal," he says, grateful to make the most of his second chance.

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From Governator BACK To Terminator?

people.com | Sara Hammel | Posted 05.25.2011

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In the meantime, respected Hollywood industry Web site Deadline reports that interest in reviving the "Terminator" franchise is "kicking back up" in T...

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Special Effects Wizard John Nelson on The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Dan Lybarger | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dan Lybarger

For over three decades, John Nelson has specialized in making impossible images seem real.

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Immersion in Pandora: The Virtual World of Avatar

Chris McGowan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris McGowan

Avatar is a beautiful movie, but it isn't due to artful cinematography. Rather, the visual splendor lies in the inherent beauty of the alien world in which we are immersed.

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Hollywood's Hidden Morality Tale in The Hurt Locker vs. Avatar

Dr. Wendy Jacobson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dr. Wendy Jacobson

In the hidden drama of the Oscars, Cameron starred as brilliant megalomaniac/erratic ex-spouse/father. Fostering Bigelow's win was her image as a class-act -- a finer person, not necessarily a finer artist.

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Open Letter To James Cameron: Fairness For Visual Effects Artists

Lee Stranahan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lee Stranahan

Visual effects artists typically work with no contract, no paid vacation, no benefits, and often no paid overtime. And because of the nature of the work health problems are common.

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The Common Threads of Avatar

William Bradley | Posted 05.25.2011

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William Bradley

With television series now generally at least as good as if not better than feature films, there are fewer reasons to drive to a theater. But you'll never see anything at home like Avatar.

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9 Ways Hollywood Has Destroyed The World (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Dan Abramson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Hollywood loves to destroy the earth. Whether it comes in the form of an alien attack, a giant lizard, or just a good old fashioned asteroid, director...

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When the Coming Attractions are the Main Attraction

Scott Mendelson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Scott Mendelson

With the Internet, it is no longer necessary to go to a theater to see the must-see coming attraction, and I genuinely miss the days when I would watch Entertainment Tonight hoping for a sneak peak at a major preview.

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Blu-Ray DVDs: Loved Up? Watch A Bug's Life

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michael Giltz

This column today is dedicated to Blu-ray DVDs. I'll talk about the title and whether it's worth owning or upgrading if you already own the regular DVD.

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