Topic: Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda handprints next to Dad's in Hollywood

Jane Fonda is honored with hand and foot prints in cement next to Henry Fonda's outside the Chinese Theater. Jane Fonda will also be present at a special screening of 'On Golden Pond.'

Opinion: Seth MacFarlane's Oscar jokes were bad, but they're just part of a bigger problem

We can carp all we want about Seth MacFarlane’s arguably misogynstic, racist, and anti-Semitic language, but his Oscars ceremony was just business as usual. It was a reflection of the same forms of misogyny, racism, and lack of diversity that plague Hollywood and its films generally.

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.

Culture Cafe Robin Williams will play Eisenhower, according to report

Robin Williams will reportedly play the president for Lee Daniels' upcoming film 'The Butler.'

Culture Cafe Aaron Sorkin's 'The Newsroom' gets off to a shaky start

Aaron Sorkin's new series has the expected great dialogue, but needs more than that.

Peace, Love, & Misunderstanding: movie review (+trailer)

Life is a journey, but Fonda tripped out.

Carlos Fuentes: 5 best novels

Throughout his decades-long literary career, Carlos Fuentes produced more than 20 books. Here are five of his best.

Oprah Winfrey has faith in OWN TV channel, for now

Oprah Winfrey told "CBS This Morning" that she has faith in the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). Viewership in OWN rose 21 percent in the first quarter of 2012. But if more viewers don't tune in, Oprah says she'll move on to her next project. 

Vox News New anti-Rush Limbaugh ad campaign: Waste of money or coup de grace? (+video)

Liberal watchdog group Media Matters are running anti-Rush Limbaugh ads in eight cities in an attempt to get stations to drop his show. This might be a battle Limbaugh is more comfortable fighting.

Vox News Rush Limbaugh: Jane Fonda wants him kicked off air. Should FCC listen?

Feminist activists Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem are calling for the FCC to take action against Rush Limbaugh. Doing so, however, could create complications. 

'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.

Bestselling books the week of 9/15/11, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

Bestselling books the week of 9/9/11, according to IndieBound

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America

Bestselling books the week of 9/1/11, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

Bestselling books the week of 8/25/11, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

Bestselling books the week of 8/18/11, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America?

Jane Fonda: QVC axed appearance over Vietnam War comments

Jane Fonda was set to appear on the home-shopping channel on Saturday to promote her new book on aging, 'Prime Time.' But the day before, she learned her segment had been cancelled.

JetBlue attendant: Why judge may not be amused by Steve Slater

JetBlue attendant Steve Slater is being called a working-class hero for allegedly berating an abusive passenger and then jumping down the exit chute. But judges take any crimes related to air travel very seriously.

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.

Tough choices for the Tonys

A year of strong dramas, tragedies, and farce made for a tight race.

Monitor writers celebrate ‘unique’ moments

From crawling on the carpet with Ronald Reagan to sipping tea with the Che Guevara of Afghanistan, former staffers recount stories as the Monitor transitions to new formats.

Broadway leaps into spring

Some big-name actors return to the stage and stir up the classics.

Would another Depression make us more creative?

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Delightful 'Pushing Daisies' now out on DVD, surging dance music from Congo's Kasai Allstars, a documentary about the fabled Warner Bros. studio, and more.