Topic: Marlon Brando

Kristen Stewart stars in 'On the Road'

'On the Road' isn't worth the wait caused by the project's long development period.

Coast Guard scrutiny on the Bounty's sinking begins, investigation expected to last months

The review will focus on what caused the sinking of the HMS Bounty off Cape Hatteras, Rear Adm. Steven Ratti said Friday.

HMS Bounty: Search for missing captain continues (+video)

HMS Bounty Capt. Robin Walbridge was wearing a survival suit and the waters off North Carolina are warm. The US Coast Guard continues to search for Walbridge, three days after the sinking of the Bounty.

HMS Bounty casualty claimed tie to mutinous Fletcher Christian

Claudene Christian perished in the tragic sinking Monday of a replica HMS Bounty, after the ship went down in hurricane Sandy-swept seas. She had claimed a a family tie to Fletcher Christian, chief mutineer on the original ship.

'Superstorm' Sandy: Assessing the damage the morning after (+video)

Sandy, no longer a hurricane, but still huge, killed at least 16 people in seven states, cut power to more than 7.4 million homes and businesses from the Carolinas to Ohio, caused scares at two nuclear power plants, and stopped the presidential campaign cold.

The story behind the HMS Bounty, sunk by Sandy off N.C. coast (+video)

Early Monday morning, two US Coast Guard helicopters rescued 14 crew members of the HMS Bounty, ensnared by hurricane Sandy. But the Coast Guard is still searching for two missing crew.

Chapter & Verse
Gore Vidal remembered: a larger-than-life literary presence (+video)

Gore Vidal, who died yesterday at the age of 86, was a legendary writer and contrarian commentator.

Andy Griffith: why we should remember him as more than 'America's Sheriff'

Andy Griffith made his mark as a singer, musician, and, in film, as an odious media manipulator. But he's remembered and loved for his compelling portrayal of good sense and kindness.

Keep Calm
Good Reads: How India failed to live up to its hype

This week's best reads deal with India's economic disappointment, Germany's problematic switch from nuclear energy, Al Qaeda, and the Great Un-American Western.

Gideon Sunback zipper Google doodle: 10 great books about zippers

From picture books to history tomes, here are 10 books about zippers – an invention we couldn't get along without.

Top Picks: 'I, Claudius,' improv on the subway, and more

Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh make film history in 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' a documentary tells the story of starlet0turned nun Dolores Hart, NASA captures video of swirling plasma on the sun, and more top picks.

'The Godfather': 10 behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the classic films

From Tom Santopietro's new book 'The Godfather Effect,' a behind-the-scenes peek into making one of the greatest film series of all time.

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

The Monitor's View: Britain's post-riots search for a gang buster

Prime Minister David Cameron wants a plan by October to cure inner-city 'gang culture.' But models already exist in many US cities to reach gang members – in their heart.

Mad as Hell

British historian Dominic Sandbrook takes an engaging look at the US in the 1970s, seeking for connections between an era of lagging American self-confidence and the rise of today's right wing.

FBI's biggest-ever mob bust shows where Mafia still holds sway

FBI and local law enforcement arrests 127 people allegedly connected to the Mafia, mostly in New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island. Officials say the mob is still 'entrenched' in certain industries and has a 'pervasive' influence at ports.

Classic review: Paul Newman: A Life

An enduring portrait of one of America's most beloved actors.

Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould: movie review

'Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould' delves deeper into the influential pianist's elusive brilliance than any earlier documentary.

Sacheen Littlefeather recounts blacklisting, assassination attempts

Sacheen Littlefeather, was sent to the 1973 Oscars by Marlon Brando to protest the film industry's treatment of Native Americans. Speaking to TV critics Thursday, Sacheen Littlefeather says that the US government discouraged Hollywood from hiring her.

Great Directors: movie review

'Great Directors' brings the likes of Bertolucci and Lynch out from behind the camera to talk technique.

Top Picks: 'Expedition Great White,' Ron Galella documentary, a look at Old Havana, and more recommendations

New series from National Geographic 'Expedition Great White,' documentary 'Smash His Camera' about paparazzo Ron Galella's own life, 'Havana Revisited, a new book on Old Havana, and more top picks.

Sundance: Glitz gets low profile as festival goes back to basics

Documentaries were the winners this year with films about Pat Tillman, cane toads, and a cautionary tale about Facebook called ‘Catfish.'

Classic book review: Can't Buy Me Love

Another Beatles book? Yes, maybe the best ever.

The New Economy
Out of work? This week's top 10 job offers.