Topic: 300 (Movie)

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'Man of Steel' trailer shows character exploration, big-budget visuals (+trailer)

'Man of Steel' will explore the character of Superman before he has fully assumed his superhero identity.

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Is Europe really on the brink?

Europe's biggest crisis in the postwar era is not just about the economy. It's about a search for identity – and a rationale for staying unified.

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'Man of Steel' trailers shows a mix of old and new Superman

'Man of Steel' trailers for the Superman reboot shows a more serious take on the caped hero.

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What would happen if Iran had the bomb? (+video)

Even as Tehran signals an interest in nuclear talks, many experts have already envisioned what the world would look like if the country got nuclear weapons. It wouldn't be as dire as many fear, but it would unleash new uncertainties - and perhaps a regional arms race.

How Iran could beat up on America's superior military

America's defense budget is roughly 90 times bigger than Iran's. But Iran has a well-honed strategy of asymmetric warfare.

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Fall 2011 movie preview

The 2011 Fall Movie Season is here, and we have your guide to all the films keeping you warm at the theater, complete with images, release dates, and our recommendations!

Sucker Punch: movie review

'Sucker Punch' is like a videogame with scantily clad young women doing the heroics, but it lacks life or a coherent story line.

'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' is weekend winner

'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' brought in $19 million this weekend. It edged ahead of the children's 3-D fantasy film 'Legend of the Guardians,' but Guardians may have longer legs.

Centurion: movie review

'Centurion' is set in 2nd-century Britain where a Roman legion finds itself hunted by a band of vicious warriors bent on their demise.

Opinion: America must come to terms with a new vulnerability

Our enemies no longer need to win a war, or even a battle, to bring the nation to its knees.

The Bounty Hunter: Yikes, put a bounty on this movie!

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Modern Warfare 2: Will it make sales history?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 could demolish video-game and box-office records when it launches Tuesday.

Ten best films: Biopics and classroom acts score high

The Monitor's critic sorts through what he sat through this year.

One man's quest to keep nukes away from Al Qaeda

Rolf Mowatt-Larssen, a former CIA counterterrorism expert, lays out his ideas on how to prevent the spread of nuclear materials on the black market – including the controversial 'Armageddon test.'

Review: 'The Ugly Truth'

Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler star in this raunchy romantic comedy that plays along a predicable curve.

Review: 'Watchmen'

Intensely violent superhero movie is a film noir for comic-book geeks.

Ultimate Arm: Capturing action from every angle

The technology behind movie magic.

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Stephen Colbert's DNA heads toward final frontier

An asteroid cop gets ready to patrol

Set for launch in 2010, a Canadian satellite will look for near-Earth asteroids that could pose a threat to the planet.

New on television: 'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles' and 'Comanche Moon'

The Terminator is back, this time on television. Also returning this week, the characters of 'Lonesome Dove' in a miniseries prequel.