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'Horrible Bosses,' 'Bad Teacher': Why we love 'bad' – and bad – movies

Adults behaving badly in 'The Hangover' led to the runaway hit of 2009, and studios paid attention, bringing the Summer of Bad to a multiplex near you. 'Horrible Bosses' opens Friday.
Bad times at the box office: Is it competition, the economy, or bad films?

Box office revenues are down 20 percent for the first quarter of 2011. While it is fair to blame the bad economy and abundance of alternatives, some good movies could turn things around.
Oscar nominations: Actor-driven movies stand out

Oscar nominations have everyone in Hollywood buzzing with predictions, observations, and trends. Directors' mega-films got less notice than movies with meaty roles for actors, some note.
How 'Tangled' topped 'Harry Potter' at box office

Disney's Rapunzel tale, 'Tangled,' was the No. 1 movie in the US last week, surprisingly beating 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1' by mixing the studio's old-school princess formula with a dash of action appeal for boys.
Documentaries a hit with audiences, accountants

'The Tillman Story' and 'Countdown to Zero' are among several highly anticipated feature documentaries premiering this summer. Studios have cut back on the number of films they produce, and theaters have converted to digital, making it easier to get small films screened.
Can 'Toy Story 3' save summer movies?

Summer movie profits have been held down by tepid sequels and remakes so far. 'Toy Story 3' represents one of a few chances for Hollywood to turn around its traditional blockbuster season.