Topic: Helen Mirren

'Red 2': A little of oldsters in action movies goes a long way (+video)

'Red 2' stars Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, and John Malkovich as senior citizens in a shoot 'em-up film.

Emmy nominations make history as online-only 'House of Cards' receives major nominations

The Emmy nominations were led by 'American Horror Story: Asylum' and 'Game of Thrones,' which scored 17 and 16 nods, respectively. The Emmy nominations also honored series such as 'Mad Men' and 'Downton Abbey.'

'Monsters University' is a funny prequel with a good life lesson

'Monsters University' is a Pixar prequel to their film 'Monsters, Inc.'

Culture Cafe Margaret Thatcher: Her portrayals in pop culture

Margaret Thatcher, like other politicians before and after her, has appeared often in movies, TV shows and stage productions. Everyone from Meryl Streep (who received an Oscar for her performance) to Monty Python comedian Michael Palin has portrayed the 'Iron Lady.'

Modern Parenthood Faith Hill braces and Helen Mirren pink hair: Parsing the fairy tale of beauty

Faith Hill braces and Helen Mirren pink hair? As a parent it makes you realize beauty is more a fairytale we tell our children and ourselves at every age.

Oscars 2013: Is Hollywood ready for gender-neutral awards?

With the 2013 awards season in full swing, Hollywood insiders discuss whether Oscars and other awards should still be separately awarded to actors and actresses.

Adele says pregnancy enriched her 'Skyfall' performance (+video)

Adele won the Golden Globes best original song award for "Skyfall,"  the James Bond theme song. Adele shared the award with songwriter Paul Epworth.

Lincoln leads in British 'Oscars' nominations, Spielberg snubbed

'Lincoln,' starring Daniel Day-Lewis, got 10 BAFTA nominations, the British version of the Academy Awards. 'Les Miserables' and 'Life of Pi' followed with nine BAFTA nominations each, while the latest James Bond film, "Skyfall", garnered eight.

Golden Globe Awards: The 2012 nominees

Who are the nominees for the prestigious Golden Globes? Check out our list.

Diane Keaton is honored at a Women in Entertainment breakfast

Diane Keaton, who starred in 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather,' among other films, received the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at the breakfast. Keaton paid tribute to her parents during her speech.

Anthony Hopkins plays the legendary director in 'Hitchcock': movie review

Anthony Hopkins does a reasonably good impression of the director, but it's a tough job to take on.

'Lincoln': 6 actors who won Oscars for portraying historical figures

'Lincoln' actor Daniel Day-Lewis is already a frontrunner for this year's Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of the sixteenth president. Here are a few other actors who took home a statuette when they portrayed real people.

Role reversals on stage

Women taking on male Shakespeare roles is nothing new.

Top Picks: An alligator app, great commencement speeches, and more

John Mayer's musicianship is first-rate on his new album, National Geographic explores the unusual animals of America, and more top picks.

Downton Abbey season 2 ends: What's next for season 3?

For those of us mourning the end of season two of Downton Abbey, it’s going to be many months before season three of the British period drama picks up again. How will it turn out?

Difference Maker Giving London street kids – even teen gang members – a safe (and colorful) home

Camila Batmanghelidjh founded Kids Company to help children – and now helps troubled teens. who often get little sympathy since the London riots.

In Pictures Nobel Peace Prize 2011

Health-care cuts in Britain: draconian?

Health-care reforms amount to most sweeping changes in the 60 years of Britain's health-care system. Now, more cuts are planned.
12/11/2011 05:35 pm

Chapter & Verse Lee Child on Jack Reacher, Tom Cruise, and 'The Affair'

Lee Child talks about Jack Reacher – his quirky and wildly popular creation – and how he started writing thrillers in the first place.
10/12/2011 12:32 pm

Helen Mirren in 'The Debt': movie review

Helen Mirren, in 'The Debt,' plays a Mossad agent who helps kidnap a Nazi war criminal and discovers the dangers of deception.
08/31/2011 11:48 am

Brighton Rock: movie review

This remake of Graham Greene's 'Brighton Rock' is a heavy-duty slab of gangster noir with no shortage of violence.
08/26/2011 04:46 pm

Chapter & Verse Can you measure the truth of a memoir?

Author Ben Yagoda sets up a "how-to" guide for determining a memoir's "truthy aspects."
08/05/2011 11:13 am

Culture Cafe Director Julie Taymor speaks at 360/365 Film Festival

In a discussion held at Rochester’s annual 360/365 Film Festival moderated by local film critic Jack Garner, director Julie Taymor spoke about her films and caeer. 
06/02/2011 11:47 am

Russell Brand's 'Arthur': movie review

In this remake of 'Arthur,' Russell Brand plays a spoiled man-child billionaire in pursuit of amusement.
04/08/2011 04:32 pm

In Pictures Oscar's red carpet runway