Behind the Fake Report of Jeff Goldblum's Death

Paul Krassner, 07.07.2009

Author

The roster of fake death reports that have gone megaviral includes Tom Hanks and Tom Cruise and now Goldblum; all fell to their death in New Zealand. I contacted the man behind the electronic curtain.

What Ever Became of the Epic Movie Theme Song?

Jon Chattman, 07.07.2009

Founder of thecheappop.com, Pop Culture Writer, and Author of "Sweet Stache"

For the past few years (give or take "Once," which rightfully won two years back), the Oscars have missed the boat on best song nominations and often award ho-hum picks.

StyleCaster: A Free Personal Stylist, Only Nicer

Andrea Chalupa, 07.02.2009

Editor at AOL Money & Finance

StyleCaster will provide you with the dream cyber closet of ideas and network you with stylists, models, and other fashionistas with similar tastes. It's Facebook meets Elle.

For Independence Day, Ten Movies That Scream America

John Farr, 07.01.2009

Writer, editor and lecturer on timeless film

As we head into Independence Day weekend, for those who'd like to move beyond the evergreen "Yankee Doodle Dandy", I want to suggest some classic titles that evoke our country's unique character.

Just When Did The Quality Of Hollywood Films Start To Drop?

John Farr, 06.24.2009

Writer, editor and lecturer on timeless film

While Hollywood continues to dominate the global film market, the most original, intelligent, and enduring movies today are being made outside this country.

Sarah, Greta & Scientology--Part II: Van Susteren Doth Protest Too Much

Geoffrey Dunn, 04.29.2009

Award-winning journalist, filmmaker and historian

There are some serious journalistic conflicts of interest taking place here, and Van Susteren is either being duplicitous or disingenuous to characterize them as "silly."

To Celebrate Spring, The Best Road Movies By Farr

John Farr, 04.22.2009

Writer, editor and lecturer on timeless film

What we call "the road movie" represents a direct descendant of Homer's enduring, universal epic. Delving into this sub-genre, I was astonished at how many of our finest pictures actually fall into this category.

Palin Pallin' Around with Scientologists: Todd & Sarah & John & Greta

Geoffrey Dunn, 04.21.2009

Award-winning journalist, filmmaker and historian

At best, what's going on is a journalistic conflict-of-interest on behalf of Van Susteren; at worst, it's a sleazy, national power play by a couple of practitioners of Scientology.

Britney, Tom, Michael Jackson and the Case Against Second Acts for Famous People

Jason Notte, 04.07.2009

Editor-turned-freelance writer

Not everyone deserves a comeback just because they're famous.

Tom Cruise Stars in Valkyrie, And Illustrates That Slide Down the Slippery Slope to Fascism

Brad Balfour, 02.27.2009

Veteran interviewer and pop culture chronicler

Tom Cruise: When I read a script, I see it like an audience and not as a filmmaker, particularly when I get caught up in the picture.

Drooping at the Saggy Awards

Tallulah Morehead, 02.27.2009

Award-Eligible Film Legend, Goddess, and Lush

I worship her, but Tina Fey couldn't have won more awards if she'd died tragically a year ago. She'll probably pick up an Oscar next month, and she's not even nominated.

Dick Cheney Shopping His Memoir: The Joys of Torture, Trampling the Constitution, and Bankrupting America the Dick Way

David Henry Sterry, 02.16.2009

Top aides of Dick Cheney revealed that he is shopping his new memoir, even as they lashed out at critics who claim that he abused his power as vice pr...

Your 12 Biggest Questions About Hollywood, Answered

Chris Kelly, 02.09.2009

Writer, Real Time with Bill Maher

Director Bryan Singer worked really hard to get all the Nazi paraphernalia just right in Valkyrie, so why does he let Tom Cruise call Joseph Goebbels "George Gobel?"

Good the Movie is Only Somewhat So: Another Nazi Film About a Flawed Relationship

Michael Russnow, 02.07.2009

Professional TV/Screenwriter, former Member Writers Guild west Board of Directors and former U.S. Senate aide

Good hasn't a prayer of making any money but if you don't care about only seeing what's in vogue you won't go away feeling unmoved.

The Strange Case of Claus Von Stauffenberg and Valkyrie

Brad Balfour, 02.05.2009

Veteran interviewer and pop culture chronicler

The Tom Cruise of Valkyrie is all about control, and though his mania seethes beneath the surface, he manages it as Stauffenberg makes his bid to determine Germany's destiny.

Christmas At The Box Office (So Far)

Scott Mendelson, 01.27.2009

Film Critic and Pundit for Film Threat, Huffington Post, and Mendelson's Memos

Everything looks to be absolute gangbusters for the end of the year -- the top three movies that opened on Christmas day all broke the record for the biggest Christmas Day opening of all time.

In Defense of Tom Cruise

Matt Littman, 01.22.2009

Tom Cruise is one of those rare people -- someone who consistently gives a good product to an extremely fickle audience. I'm not saying he's a poet, but I am saying that he's great at his job.

Review: Valkyrie (2008)

Scott Mendelson, 01.17.2009

Film Critic and Pundit for Film Threat, Huffington Post, and Mendelson's Memos

Valkyrie is every bit as good as you remember a Tom Cruise movie being, back when you still liked Tom Cruise.

Milk Robbed of Globes

Chris Goldberg, 01.14.2009

Sean Penn nails it in Milk (even the Queens accent, which I can personally attest to as a Sunnyside resident). The movie is nearly flawless. It puts most biopics to shame.

Holiday Songs for Scientologists

Matthew Filipowicz, 01.12.2009

Comedian, Cartoonist, Satirist

Being a secular progressive, I want everyone to be included in the forced holiday cheer. And I got to thinking, why aren't there holiday songs for Scientologists?

Barack and the Prize

Doon Baqi, 12.11.2008

Let's make this an American celebration, and not a black or white one. Let us remember that the other half of "united we stand" is "divided we fall."