Topic: Movies

In Tehran, Afghan refugee children find joy and dignity in theater [video]

In the recent documentary 'No Lips, No Laughter,' a young Iranian-American filmmaker portrays seven Afghan refugee children who – with few resources other than their own creativity – stage a play about a man who discovers true happiness comes from within.

Lindsay Lohan heads to jail: Harsh treatment or help at last?

Lindsay Lohan, set to begin a 90-day jail sentence Tuesday, has sparked debate over justice, entitlement, and a society obsessed with celebrity.

Angelina Jolie plays a super-spy character in 'Salt'

Angelina Jolie portrays a CIA officer accused of being a Russian spy in the new movie 'Salt.'

Batman 3 to be released in 2012; 'The Joker' will not return, however.

Batman 3 is scheduled for a July 2012 release but the director of the Batman 3 said 'The Joker' will not be included.

Kisses: movie review

Two woebegone Irish kids flee to Dublin in 'Kisses,' a whimsical film with a hint of magical-realism.

Great Directors: movie review

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

Inception: movie review

Leonardo DiCaprio plays an espionage expert who taps into people’s dreams to steal secrets in 'Inception,' Christopher Nolan's latest noir narrative.

'The Sorcerer's Apprentice': movie review

Nicolas Cage plays a Merlin disciple in search of a protégé in 'The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,' an action-packed version that's missing the magic of Disney's original.

'Old Spice Guy' takes pitch to YouTube, Twitter

'Old Spice Guy' fan? Get ye to a social network. If you're lucky, Isiah Mustafa might make a YouTube video just for you.

Mel Gibson and Roman Polanski: Are they tarred forever?

In an ever-more interconnected world, finding common ground on morals is difficult, meaning would-be pariahs like Mel Gibson or Roman Polanski meet with only scattered and ephemeral outrage.

Oprah Winfrey biopic planned, based on Kitty Kelley book

Oprah Winfrey may end her 25 years on television accompanied by a two-or four-hour film based on Kitty Kelley's tell-all biography.

Edward Norton lacks 'creativity,' won't play Hulk in Avengers movie, says Marvel

Edward Norton will not be reprising his role as the Hulk and his alter-ego Bruce Banner in the upcoming 'Avengers' film. A statement from Marvel says that Edward Norton, who has twice been nominated for an Oscar, lacks the 'creativity and collaborative spirit' needed for the role.

'The Closer' opened doors for women – and for basic cable

'The Closer' returns for its sixth season Monday night at 9 p.m.

Roman Polanski freed: Can he travel anywhere?

Roman Polanski was released from house arrest in Switzerland Monday after the country denied a US extradition request. But Polanski could still encounter trouble if he travels.

Roman Polanski set free by Swiss authorities

Roman Polanski is a free man Monday after the Swiss government refused to extradite the film director to the US on a 1977 rape charge.

Restrepo: movie review

'Restrepo' offers frontline seats to Afghanistan's war, as Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington document a 15-month deployment of a U.S. platoon in the dangerous Korengal Valley.

The Kids Are All Right: movie review

In 'The Kids Are All Right,' a family drama with a twist, Annette Bening and Mark Ruffalo are in their element.

Despicable Me: movie review

Steve Carrell is the voice of Gru, a Scrooge-like character in the 3-D animated comedy ‘Despicable Me.’

Bollywood takes on Adolf Hitler

India has long been oddly fascinated with Adolf Hitler, in part because the Führer offered to help India gain independence from Britain. A new Bollywood film may have pushed the limit.

Fourth of July: Female power triumphs at the movies

The Fourth of July weekend traditionally launches action films for guys. But this year, 'Twilight: Eclipse' is breaking Hollywood records, mainly because girls and women are seeing it more than once.

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work: movie review

Love Ranch: movie review

Helen Mirren stars in 'Love Ranch,' a slow tawdry drama about a husband and wife who run a legalized brothel in 1970s Nevada.