Topic: Cary Grant

The 25 best movie musicals of all time

The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.

Jonathan Winters dies: Ground-breaking improv comic inspired funny men and women

Jonathan Winters dies following a long career as a comic and writer. Jonathan Winters dies after working with some of the greats in the comedic arts.

Chapter & Verse Marilyn Monroe: Anything but a dumb blonde

Writer Sarah Churchwell says the real Marilyn was smarter, tougher and a better actress than we think.

Decoder Wire Obama fundraiser at Sarah Jessica Parker's house: How'd it go? (+video)

The $40,000-a-plate event chez Sarah Jessica Parker raised plenty of cash, but also raised eyebrows, feeding conservative criticism that the 'celebrity-in-chief' is out of touch with needs of struggling families.

The 50 best movies of all time

From film critics Gail Kinn and Jim Piazza's new book 'The Greatest Movies Ever,' their picks for the 50 greatest films

10 romantic movies for Valentine's Day

Check out these 10 movies for the holiday

10 tell-alls by children with famous parents

Martha Stewart's daughter Alexis has recently published Whateverland: Learning to Live Here, a non-too-flattering book detailing her life with the domestic queen. Stewart is just the latest in a long line of children to publish memoirs about their lives with famous parents – some complimentary, others less so. The veracity of several have been called into question by family members or other doubters.

6 questions on "Rin Tin Tin" for Susan Orlean

Rin Tin Tin was a magnificent German Shepherd with a great backstory and an unmatched Hollywood career. But more recently he was looking a bit like a fading babyboomer memory. Then, this fall, came the publication of Susan Orlean's book, Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend. Suddenly, Rin Tin Tin is trending on Twitter – and finding a whole new place in our hearts. I recently asked Orlean six questions about her book and its regal subject. Here are excerpts of our conversation.

A top-dog tale

When a new dog arrived, cocker spaniel Heidi seemed to lose more than her familiar status.

Tony Curtis remembered for acting versatility and artwork

Tony Curtis died at his Las Vegas-area home late Wednesday night. A World War 2 veteran, Tony Curtis acted in both film and television. He also painted and wrote his autobiography later in life.

Heartbreaker: movie review

In the chic French comedy 'Heartbreaker,' a father hires a professional to bust up the impending nuptials of his daughter.

Road-trip glimpses of America's true worth

Despite persistent joblessness and taxing wars overseas, a summer road trip shows that the American spirit is alive and well.

'Knight and Day': Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz star as a fugitive couple

'Knight and Day' stars Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise in this high-energy action comedy.

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

The Postmistress

The lives of three women converge in the months leading up to the US's entry into World War II.

Controversy flourishes at Toronto film fest

Michael Moore's latest, along with a spotlight on films from Tel Aviv, brings out the protesters, while others swoon over Clooney.

Movie review: 'Art & Copy'

Documentary falls for advertising's first trick.

Six Picks: Newspaper movies we recommend

Six of our favorite newspaper flicks full of intrepid reporters, romance, and quick-witted repartee.

Karsh’s art – iconic yet intimate

Canadian photographer's celebrity portraits avoided cynicism and remain revealing decades on.

Home Girl

Drug dealers, house renovation, and rebirth in West Harlem.

Florida woman runs a sanctuary for big cats

Judy Berens takes in abandoned leopards, panthers, and other exotic animals at a conservation center on her home property.

Monitor Picks

Five things we think you'll like, including a TV compendium of Jane Austen, a food show for adventurous travelers, and a 24/7 guitar tutor of your own.