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Should Animals Be Soldiers?

American Anthropological Association | Posted 04.25.2012

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The use of animals in war goes much farther back than WWI, and much farther forward too, and spans more species and places than we would expect.

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DVDs: War Horse Stumbles

Michael Giltz | Posted 04.18.2012

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War Horse is based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo, a solid young adult novel with classic status in the UK. It was turned into a brilliant bit of theater (really, you should see it if at all possible). But Spielberg's film fails on every level.

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This Year's Oscar Movies Inspire Travels

Doris Gallan | Posted 04.28.2012

Read More: Paris, The Shore, The Artist, The Help, Academy Awards, Iron Lady, Tinker Tailor Solider Spy, Hugo, Oscars, Albert Nobbs, My Week With Marilyn, Pentecost, Movies, War Horse, The Oscars, The Academy Awards, Oscars 2012, Academy Awards 2012, Fifty News

In years when we can't afford to travel, we can still journey for a couple of hours for the price of a movie ticket. We can go to Paris, England, New York, Los Angeles, Sweden -- anywhere we please and enjoy a story, the scenery, and the music. All this without the cost, hassle and jet lag of a trip.

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The Untold War Story -- Then and Now

Adam Hochschild | Posted 04.27.2012

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Filmmakers and novelists have long been fascinated by the way the optimistic, sunlit, pre-1914 Europe of emperors in plumed helmets and hussars on parade so quickly turned into a mass slaughterhouse on an unprecedented scale.

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What Parents Need To Know About This Year's Oscar-Nominated Films

| Posted 02.22.2012

Read More: The Artist, Oscar Nominated Movies, Kids Movie Reviews, Reviews of Oscar Nominated Films, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Hugo, Oscar Nominated Films for Kids, War Horse, Oscar Nominated Films, Kids and the Oscars, The Descendants, The Help, Common Sense Media, The Adventures of Tintin, Puss in Boots, Oscar Nominated Films 2012, Kung Fu Panda 2, Parents News

The 2012 Oscar nominations are chock-full of family-friendly films. From the magic of Martin Scorsese's Hugo to the swashbuckling adventure of Puss in...

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A Mom's Oscar Cheat Sheet

Liz Kozak | Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: Best Picture, The Descendants, The Artist, The Help, Midnight in Paris, Academy Awards, Oscar Nominations, Oscars 2012, War Horse, The Academy Awards, Academy Awards 2012, Parents News

I wish I could call up every single person who told me, "Sleep while you can!" and inform them that their advice was terrible. I wish I had used all that nap time to go to the movies, because I miss it a whole lot.

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Oscars Recipe: 'War Horse' Carrot, Oat And Apple Cake

Tori Haschka | Posted 04.22.2012

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This cake celebrates the highs and the lows of Stephen Spielberg's War Horse. In it you'll find the apple which Albert (human) first uses to befriend Joey (horse).

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Watch Academy Award Winners Give Their Take On Best Picture Nominations

Shira Lazar | Posted 04.20.2012

Read More: The Artist, The Descendants, The Tree of Life, Jon Landau, oscar.com, Oscars, Best Picture, Hugo, Shira Lazar, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, War Horse, Dustin Lance Black, Academy Awards, Video, Entertainment News

I sat down with two Academy Award winners -- Jon Landau (Titanic, Avatar) and Dustin Lance Black (Milk) to discuss their favorite movie moments.

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A-List Stars Head To The BAFTAs

AP | JILL LAWLESS | Posted 04.13.2012

Read More: The Artist, Moneyball, Martin Scorsese, Nicolas Winding Refn, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Tomas Alfredson, Jean Dujardin, Michelle Williams, Tilda Swinton, War Horse, Margaret Thatcher, Brad Pitt, Video, The Help, Judi Dench. Stephen Fry, Lynne Ramsay, Viola Davis, My Week With Marilyn, Shame, British Film and Television Awards, George Harrison, Royal Opera House, The Iron Lady, Michael Fassbender, Drive, George Clooney, Hugo, The Descendants, Gary Oldman, Awards Season, Michel Hazanavicius, Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, Baftas, We Need to Talk About Kevin, Entertainment News

LONDON — Silent movie "The Artist" had a night to shout about Sunday, winning seven prizes including best picture at the British Academy Film Aw...

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Walking the Red Carpet

Candace Vorhaus | Posted 04.04.2012

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Several of my favorite stars and their movies are in the running but for me, the best part about the Oscars is watching the activity on the red carpet.

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War Horse: More Than A Tale of a Horse

Laura Stepp | Posted 03.27.2012

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This movie is not just another sentimental story about a boy and his horse. It conveys as clearly as any movie I've seen the utter horrors of war and the moments of grace that can occur between enemies.

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The Oscar Bounce: What's An Oscar Nomination Worth At The Box Office?

The Huffington Post | Gary Susman | Posted 03.26.2012

The much vaunted Oscar bounce ain't what it used to be. Within the last decade, a movie nominated for Best Picture could expect to see its grosses ...

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Bestiality And Shailene Woodley's Cleavage Dominate Australian Twitter Feed

Posted 01.23.2012

Read More: Shailene Woodley, Australian Twitter Feed, George Clooney, The Descendants, Jeremy Irvine, War Horse, Video, Entertainment News

Movie criticism can be harsh, especially on Twitter. One Australian theater chain found that out the hard way. In order to generate buzz, Cineple...

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The Descendants Wins Best Picture Drama At The Golden Globes!

Posted 01.15.2012

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"The Descendants" has won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Drama. The Alexander Payne-directed family drama stars George Clooney as a man s...

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George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Rob Lowe & More Gather For Lunch

Posted 03.15.2012

Read More: Justified, The Artist, Moneyball, Homeland, Award-Season, AFI Awards Movies Shows, AFI Awards 2011, The Good Wife, Boardwalk Empire, Louie, Hugo, Bridesmaids, Modern Family, War Horse, Parks and Recreation, The Descendants, The Help, Midnight in Paris, Game of Thrones, AFI Awards Luncheon, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The Tree of Life, J. Edgar, AFI Awards, Harry Potter, Entertainment News

The tables turned at one of Hollywood's most prestigious luncheons on Friday. Amidst a week packed with glitzy galas, The American Film Institute f...

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WATCH: Paul Scheer And Rob Heubel Interview A Horse

Posted 01.12.2012

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Stephen Spielberg's "War Horse" hit theaters this winter, and has been doing great at the box office. And sure, you could probably do a cursory You...

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Kate Middleton Cried During 'War Horse' Screening, Dazzled On Red Carpet

Posted 03.10.2012

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When they got married, Prince William and Kate Middleton rode in a horse and buggy to their wedding party. This weekend, they took another highly phot...

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PHOTOS: Kate Middleton Hits The Red Carpet In Black Lace

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 01.08.2012

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Kate Middleton wore many dresses in 2011, but the most famous was her long-sleeved lace wedding gown viewed by millions worldwide. The second most-...

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2011 Year-end Wrap-up Part V: The Runner-ups

Scott Mendelson | Posted 03.06.2012

Read More: Win/Win, Moneyball, X-Men First Class, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Cedar Rapids, The Licoln Lawyer, Puss in Boots, Warrior, Martha Marcy May Marlene, War Horse, 2011 Year-End Wrap Up, Underrated Films 2011, Entertainment News

I saw a lot of really good movies this year, and I see no reason not to celebrate as many of them as I can get away with. So now, in alphabetical order, the 10 'runner-ups' of the year.

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British Star Goes To Space

Posted 03.06.2012

Read More: Star Trek 2, Chris Pine, Jj Abrams Star Trek, Sherlock, Benedict Cumberbatch Star Trek, Benedict Cumberbatch Star Trek 2, Industry Buzz, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Star Trek Sequel, Benedict Cumberbatch, Star Trek, War Horse, Entertainment News

Benedict Cumberbatch is going from solving crimes in London to perpetrating them in space. The "Sherlock" star has joined JJ Abrams' upcoming "Star...

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British Star's Very Odd, Fancy Complaint

Posted 02.28.2012

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Talk about high class problems. Literally. British actor Benedict Cumberbatch has a ghost from his past casting a shadow over his career: he was to...

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Meet Hollywood's Mysterious New Blockbuster Star

HuffingtonPost.com | Jordan Zakarin | Posted 12.28.2011

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You could understand if Jeremy Irvine was feeling nervous, on edge, prickly: he's in a foreign country, bearing the burden of being the star of one of...

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Weekend Box Office: MI4 Tops and War Horse Makes Strong Xmas Day Show

Scott Mendelson | Posted 02.26.2012

Read More: War Horse, Tom Cruise Mission: Impossible IV Ghost Protocol, Christmas Movies, Steven Spielberg War Horse, Mission Impossible 4, Christmas Weekend Box Office, Entertainment News

Topping the box office was the wide release of Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol, which earned $29 million over the Friday-to-Sunday portion, with $61.3 million between the Wedneday-Monday six-day wide opening.

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Movie Review: War Horse

Marshall Fine | Posted 02.25.2012

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Based on the popular children's book that inspired the Tony-winning Broadway production, War Horse is exactly what it advertises itself to be: a schmaltzy tale of a boy and his horse, set against the backdrop of British poverty and World War I.

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Which Movie Should You See Today?

Posted 02.24.2012

Read More: Christmas Day Movies, Movie Listings, Steven Spielberg, We Bought a Zoo, Hugo, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Movie Reviews, Cameron Crowe, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, War Horse, Movies, Slidepollajax, Entertainment News

Whether you've been unwrapping gifts from beneath the tree or just enjoying a normal mid-winter Sunday morning, you're probably thinking about the nex...

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