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Carlos Fuentes: 5 best novels

Throughout his decades-long literary career, Carlos Fuentes produced more than 20 books. Here are five of his best.
'Arrested Development': 5 other TV shows saved by fans

'Arrested Development' will get 10 new episodes on Netflix and a movie – here are 5 other TV shows fans brought back.
'The Raven': 5 other movies that turned well-known figures into action heroes

As Edgar Allan Poe hunts a murderer in 'The Raven,' here are 5 other movies that took well-known historical and literary figures and made them action stars
'The Three Stooges': 5 other movies bringing back beloved stories

"The Three Stooges" hits theaters this Friday, and over the next year, everything from '70s TV shows to '90s hit comedies are coming to the multiplex.
5 fairy tale movies coming to the multiplex

'Mirror Mirror' is only the beginning – here are 5 more fairy tale movies coming soon.

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'Once' more, as best musical?

When the Tonys roll around, don't count out the heartrending show 'Once.'
Men in Black 3: movie review

'Men in Black 3' is reasonably entertaining and features a great turn by actor Josh Brolin as a young Tommy Lee Jones.
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Documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles discusses his film 'Salesman'

The filmmaker says humanizing the experience of people in a documentary is essential.
Polisse: movie review

The French police drama is less than the sum of its parts.
Hysteria: movie review

While 'Hysteria' has some funny performances, the humor in the movie is played too broadly.
What to Expect When You're Expecting: movie review

'Expecting' is a series of clichéd situations about impending pregnancy and the differences between men and women.
Battleship: movie review (+trailer)

The script of 'Battleship' is as weak as the rest of the film.
Chapter & Verse
PBS documentary explores the world of romance novels

PBS documentary 'Guilty Pleasures' looks at the romance novel – one of the most popular literary genres on the planet.
Carlos Fuentes: 5 best novels

Throughout his decades-long literary career, Carlos Fuentes produced more than 20 books. Here are five of his best.
Sacha Baron Cohen's 'The Dictator': movie review (+trailer)

Sacha Baron Cohen's film is funny for about half its running time, and the lack of improvisation in the movie is somewhat stifling.
I Wish: movie review

Director Hirokazu Koreeda shows a strong affinity for the humors and longings of childhood in 'I Wish.'
Dark Shadows: movie review (+trailer)

Most of 'Dark Shadows' is not quite scary and not very funny.
Google Doodle: Howard Carter and the pharaoh's curse (+video)

When Howard Carter, the archaeologist honored by Wednesday's Google Doodle, discovered King Tut's tomb, he inadvertently sparked the myth of the pharaoh's curse. Howard Carter didn't believe in curses. Yet the false rumors persisted.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: movie review

The impressive cast in 'Marigold' keeps the movie from descending into sappiness more than it may have otherwise.
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'Amazing Spider-Man' trailer shows a dark story

The new 'Amazing Spider-Man' trailer depicts hero Peter Parker trying to discover the truth about his parents.
The Avengers: movie review (+trailer)

Our intrepid reviewer feels 'The Avengers' might be a tad on the long side, but the 3-D version is worth it.
A filmmaker breaks down ballet stereotypes

Documentary filmmaker Bess Kargman followed the rigorous world of ballet competition for her new documentary 'First Position.'
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The Incredible Hulk getting his own movie – again?

Marvel's president of consumer products says a Hulk movie is coming in 2015.
'The Avengers' ensemble debuts to big overseas box office (+video)

'The Avengers' works thanks to the narrative of teamwork crafted by Joss Whedon. The film took in $185 million in the first weekend. The Avengers opens Friday in the US.
'Bernie' starring Jack Black: movie review (+trailer)

Jack Black brings his comic timing and hidden talent to the lead role of 'Bernie,' a dark comedy based on a true life story.
'The Five Year Engagement,' starring Emily Blunt, Jason Segel: movie review (+trailer)

'The Five Year Engagement,' starring Emily Blunt and Jason Segel, gives career planning a charming, comedic twist.
Latin America Monitor
'Una Noche' actors go missing: Why do Cubans defect?

In part because the US makes it easy. The 1966 Cuban Adjustment Act and the 'wet-foot, dry-foot' policy of the '90s have eased the way for Cubans to immigrate, writes a guest blogger.
'Arrested Development': 5 other TV shows saved by fans

'Arrested Development' will get 10 new episodes on Netflix and a movie – here are 5 other TV shows fans brought back.
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Bruce Willis in 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation': Looks like a fun summer movie (+trailer)

Bruce Willis, Dwayne Johnson and others team up to stop the Cobra forces in the summer sequel.
Goodbye First Love: movie review

French indie 'Goodbye First Love' leaves one wondering why she didn't dump the guy earlier.