Topic: Austin Powers

'Game Change': HBO movie depicts devoted and unhinged Sarah Palin

In the controversial new TV movie that aims at a behind-the-scenes portrait of the former US vice presidential candidate, Julianne Moore portrays Sarah Palin as a devoted Republican who lacks basic knowledge of world affairs and careens out of control.

'Act of Valor' glorifies Navy SEALs. But can they act? (+trailer)

Act of Valor: War movies in wartime inevitably are controversial. "Act of Valor" – the movie about US Navy SEALs – is bringing mixed reviews from professional film critics and moviegoers.

Act of Valor: movie review

Using active-duty US Navy SEALs boosts 'Act of Valor' beyond being a garden-variety action flick.

Jean Dujardin, star of 'The Artist,' adored in France

Jean Dujardin, who has already won a Golden Globe for his role in 'The Artist' and is nominated for an Oscar, has endeared himself – particularly his eyebrows – to the French.

McDonald's recalls 12 million cadmium-tainted Shrek drinking glasses

The toxic metal cadmium has been detected in the paint on Shrek-themed drinking glasses being sold McDonald's in the United States, forcing the company to recall 12 million of the collectibles.

OSS 117: Lost in Rio: movie review

A spoof of 1960s spy thrillers, 'OSS 117: Lost in Rio' gives French self-mockery a decided edge.

Afghanistan war decision: how Robert Gates thinks

Pentagon chief Robert Gates is the swing vote in Obama's decision on the Afghanistan war.

Obama's $100 million budget cut amounts to a cup of coffee

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

New vinyl to take for a spin, novelist Francine Prose at her best, a hundred hours of 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,' and more.

Time-traveling James Bond

With a nod to Ian Fleming, 007 takes on Tehran.

Review: 'The Love Guru'

Mike Myers pulls off some hilarious moments in this crude but funny comedy.