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They Played Presidents: Who Was Believable? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Huffington Post | Katy Hall | Posted 08.19.2009 | Entertainment


Whether playing a fictional head of state or a real-life US president, these leading men have found themselves in the role of POTUS--some more convinc...

A Wistful Champagne Toast to William Powell

John Farr | Posted 08.15.2009 | Entertainment


John Farr

One of the finest actors and leading men from Hollywood's Golden Age, William Powell was born towards the end of this month way back in 1892. It's unlikely most people under 30 would even recognize his name, which is sad, but also easily remedied.

For Independence Day, Ten Movies That Scream America

John Farr | Posted 07.31.2009 | Entertainment


John Farr

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.

ReThinking 12 Angry Men: On Sotomayor and Empathy in Our Justice System

Jonathan Kim | Posted 07.28.2009 | Entertainment


Jonathan Kim

It's empathy, the ability to imagine yourself in someone else's shoes, that protects us from the kind of simplistic, closed-minded caricaturing that leads to racism, classism and sexism.

The Bigger Star By Farr: Bette Davis or Joan Crawford?

John Farr | Posted 03.10.2009 | Entertainment


John Farr

Who was the bigger star -- Bette Davis or Joan Crawford? Maybe reviewing some highlights of their respective careers can help resolve this thorny question.

The Best City Movies by Farr

John Farr | Posted 02.10.2009 | Entertainment


John Farr

For those of you who love cities, movies, and by extension, cities in movies, here's a batch of capital DVD titles, and the capitals that inspired them.