Warren Beatty

Loren Singer Dead: "Parallax View" Author Dies At 86

The New York Times | William Grimes | Posted 12.24.2009 | Books


Loren Singer, whose 1970 conspiracy thriller, "The Parallax View," later made into a movie starring Warren Beatty, was one of the first novels to offe...

The Common Threads of Avatar

William Bradley | Posted 12.22.2009 | Entertainment


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.

Chinatown's 35th Anniversary Edition and the Polanski Scandal

William Bradley | Posted 10.24.2009 | Entertainment


William Bradley

On the surface, it's a period detective picture. Beneath, it's much more. The film creates its own mesmerizing world through evocative music, costuming, and production design.

Still Crazy After All of These Years: An Interview With Carrie Fisher

Ashley Van Buren | Posted 10.23.2009 | Entertainment


Ashley Van Buren

Carrie Fisher has been called a lot of things in her life: an actress; an author; a wife (twice); an alcoholic; bipolar; the Princess of Alderaan; and a product of Hollywood inbreeding.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jerry Brown, Bill Clinton and That Crazy California Governorship

William Bradley | Posted 10.08.2009 | Politics


William Bradley

California's next governor is likely someone who's already won a landslide election as governor, albeit 30 years ago. That's Jerry Brown, who won his latest landslide for Attorney General in 2006.

Madonna's Many Lovers: Who's The Hottest? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Huffington Post | Posted 10.23.2009 | Entertainment


Madonna accumulated her share of bedtime stories before meeting her current beau and Israel travel buddy, 22-year-old Brazilian model Jesus Luz. Which...

The Centennial of Elia Kazan

John Farr | Posted 10.23.2009 | Entertainment


John Farr

Today marks the centennial of director Elia Kazan's birth, and doubtless Hollywood will soon be giving us souped-up special editions of his finest film work, if they haven't already.

The Ten Best Movies About Journalism by Farr

John Farr | Posted 08.27.2009 | Entertainment


John Farr

In the wake of the revered Walter Cronkite's passing, I've attempted to isolate the ten best movies about journalism.

Another '60s Anniversary: The Ur-Action Blockbuster Goldfinger

William Bradley | Posted 08.21.2009 | Entertainment


William Bradley

Though Goldfinger looks almost sedate compared to today's jittery, mashed-up action pictures, editor Peter Hunt's work 45 years ago, emphasizing fast hard cuts, was an innovation.

Warren Beatty Doesn't Want Deposition Videotaped

AP | RANDALL CHASE | Posted 08.17.2009 | Entertainment


WILMINGTON, Del. — Warren Beatty has made a living in front of the camera, but he doesn't want one at his upcoming deposition in a bankruptcy co...

Catherine Zeta Jones Dances And Stars Celebrate Michael Douglas (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Katherine Thomson | Posted 07.13.2009 | Entertainment


Michael Douglas received the 37th Annual AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards at Sony Pictures Studio Thursday night for his role advancing the art of film...

Celebrities At NBA Finals: Jack, Warren, Leo, Rihanna & More (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Katherine Thomson | Posted 07.08.2009 | Entertainment


As per THE usual, celebrity fans packed Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the Staples Center to watch the Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 101-96 on overtime. ...

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

John Farr | Posted 06.24.2009 | Entertainment


John Farr

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

Celebrities Hit Auction Block for Human Rights

Jeffrey Buchanan | Posted 06.05.2009 | Entertainment


Jeffrey Buchanan

The online auction will raise funds supporting the RFK Center's vital work around the globe.

The State of Play of "State of Play"

William Bradley | Posted 05.19.2009 | Entertainment


William Bradley

State of Play is a political thriller wrapped inside a journalistic thriller that works better as the latter.

Tribune Sues Warren Beatty Over Dick Tracy Rights

Reuters | Posted 04.21.2009 | Media


Tribune Media Services has filed a lawsuit against Academy-award winning director and actor Warren Beatty to recover motion-picture and television rig...

The Guy In My Refrigerator: Paul Newman

William Bradley | Posted 10.28.2008 | Entertainment


William Bradley

Newman was one of the biggest stars in the history of movies, equally adept at playing the hero and the anti-hero.

Four On The Floor: Mac TV

William Bradley | Posted 08.09.2008 | Politics


William Bradley

So why did lovable old John McCain suddenly put out FOUR negative TV ads in less than two weeks? Are new campaign director Steve Schmidt and company crazy like foxes? Or just crazy?

Meet Mac's New Supremo: Steve Schmidt And His Tumultuous First Week

William Bradley | Posted 07.18.2008 | Politics


William Bradley

Schmidt's experience with Schwarzenegger tells him about the problems with the conservative base as the candidate runs a campaign aimed at independents.

Warren Beatty Honored With Lifetime Achievement At At Star-Studded Gala

AP | SANDY COHEN | Posted 06.21.2008 | Entertainment


LOS ANGELES — Bill Clinton was among those saluting Warren Beatty as the Oscar-winning actor-director received a lifetime achievement award from...

Warren Beatty Honored By American Film Institute

AP | Posted 03.28.2008 | Entertainment


Warren Beatty had two words to describe his reaction at learning he would receive the American Film Institute's career honor: "Concealed weepiness." ...