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10 book-to-movie adaptations coming this holiday season
These movies adapted from both children's and adult books are hitting the screen this holiday season.
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5 best mysteries of the holiday season
From Austen and Conan Doyle imitators to a reporter following a mysterious homicide, these five novels are sure to please any mystery fan
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'Pride and Prejudice' from Greer Garson to murder mystery
Jane Austen's classic book from the original novel to the newest take on the story, 'Death Comes to Pemberley'
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In Pictures: Oscar winners 2011
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 02/27
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West Memphis Three: $100,000 reward offered to clear their names
The West Memphis Three, convicted of killing three Cub Scouts, were released last year but not exonerated. A new $100,000 reward aims to clear their names.
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Global News Blog
France celebrates historic sweep of Oscars (+video)
'The Artist' won five Oscars last night, including the first Best Picture and Best Actor awards for France. 'Hugo' also won five awards.
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SAG Awards' unexpected winners: 'The Help,' Dujardin win
The Screen Actors Guild Awards featured some unexpected winners, including 'The Help' for best overall cast performance and French actor Jean Dujardin for best actor in 'The Artist.'
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"The Artist" leads the Golden Globes in nominations, but others not far behind
The Hollywood Foreign Press Asssociation's annual awards are considered strong predictors for Oscar glory.
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10 book-to-movie adaptations coming this holiday season
These movies adapted from both children's and adult books are hitting the screen this holiday season.
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5 best mysteries of the holiday season
From Austen and Conan Doyle imitators to a reporter following a mysterious homicide, these five novels are sure to please any mystery fan
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: movie review
Le Carré’s brilliant spy novel ‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’ is reimagined for the big screen.
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Gift ideas: 'Harry Potter,' Adele, 'Law & Order,' and 'Super Mario 3D'
Your gift list can get long with nieces and nephews, grandparents and friends all needing a present this holiday season. Try a few of these items that are sure to please like 'Winnie the Pooh,' 'Ken Burns: Prohibition,' and the video game 'Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.'
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'Pride and Prejudice' from Greer Garson to murder mystery
Jane Austen's classic book from the original novel to the newest take on the story, 'Death Comes to Pemberley'
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Culture Cafe
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!
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Diggin' It
Do you know the Mardi Gras plant?
Common names for plants can be colorful and descriptive. Maybe you've heard of dooryard plant or hearts a bustin'.
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How 'The King's Speech' spoke eloquently for those who stutter
From the community that treats and lives with stuttering, an outpouring of fervent praise for Best Picture winner 'The King's Speech.'
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In Pictures: Oscar winners 2011
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How Colin Firth learned to stammer for his Oscar-winning role in 'The King's Speech'
Actors are paid for their way with words. Colin Firth had to go above and beyond his usual craft to come up with a credible stammer for his Oscar-winning role in 'The King's Speech,' which also won Best Picture.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 02/27
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How foreign movie heroes differ from Hollywood's
Forget Matt Damon. Filmmakers outside America are more likely to favor moral heroism over physical heroism. Meet India's Salman Khan.
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My night at the Oscars
I learn not to impersonate Colin Firth and walk the wrong red carpet. Is Helen Mirren sitting in my chair?
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Oscar predictions 2011: Keep your eye on The King's Speech
Oscar predictions 2011: The Monitor's film critic Peter Rainer picks which movies, and which actors, should win in five major Oscar categories. Best picture, best director, best actor, best actress, and best documentary. Do you agree?
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The real story behind 'The King's Speech'
Doggedness and serendipity set up a small film's big success.
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Should producer convert R-rated 'The King's Speech' into family fare?
'The King's Speech' was given an R rating solely for the use of profanity in some key scenes. As the producer reportedly considers re-editing the Oscar-nominated movie, the idea is getting poor reviews.
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In Pictures: Oscar nominees 2011
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Academy Award nominees include Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush for 'The King's Speech'
Academy Award nominees were announced Tuesday morning in Los Angeles. Natalie Portman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Bale, and Helena Bonham Carter are also Academy Award nominees for acting.
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Ten best movies of 2010
If you haven't yet seen any or all of my top 10, I envy what awaits you. These are Monitor Film Critic Peter Rainer's favorite films of the year.
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In Pictures: Golden Globe nominees
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Black Swan leads Critics Choice award nominations
Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis as rival ballerinas, got a record 12 nominations in the Critics' Choice Movie Awards. Close behind was The King's Speech.
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