Topic: Orson Welles

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.

San Francisco lawmakers vote to ban public nudity (+video)

In response to complaints from constituents, San Francisco lawmakers voted to ban public nakedness. Opponents to the measure cite concerns about freedom of expression. Another vote and the mayor's signature are needed before the new law could take effect.  

The Big Screen

David Thomson's 'The Big Screen' tells the story of the rise and decline of an art form that once played a central role in human life.

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.

Culture Cafe Legendary director Martin Scorsese discusses 'The Age of Innocence'

Scorsese's adaptation of Edith Wharton's classic novel was inspired by other period films that had an emphasis on narrative power.

Carlos Fuentes: 5 best novels

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

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

So, just where is this omnibus taking us?

The Monitor's language columnist ponders how a word that once referred to horse-drawn carriages now refers to legislative packages with something for everyone.

Gift ideas for everyone: 'Harry Potter,' Adele, 'Law & Order,' and 'Super Mario 3D'

Your gift list can get long with nieces and nephews, grandparents and friends all needing a present this holiday season. Try a few of these items that are sure to please like 'Winnie the Pooh,' 'Ken Burns: Prohibition,' and the video game 'Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.'

Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & 'To Kill a Mockingbird': movie review

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ author Harper Lee remains elusive in this new documentary that delves into her silence.

Jane Eyre: movie review

Brontë’s novel 'Jane Eyre' is recast as a middling horror film, but Mia wasikowska plays a spirited Jane.

Growing Up Laughing

Marlo Thomas remembers her own childhood even as she asks top comics: “How did you become funny?”

The Social Network: movie review

'The Social Network:' A story of betrayal on the road to glory. The knockabout beginnings of Facebook gets a fast-paced spin in the new movie 'The Social Network.'

Jack White waxes nostalgic in bid to reconnect fans to music

Rock star and entrepreneur Jack White hopes his back-to-the-future approach to producing music will generate more creative, inspired recordings.

Breathless: movie review

Jean-Luc Godard's seminal 1960s gangster classic 'Breathless' is newly restored.

Georgia opposition leader slams Russian invasion hoax in interview

Nino Burdzhanadze told the Monitor she believes that Saakashvili ordered the Russian invasion hoax to sow anti-Russia panic and tar Georgia's opposition, which has been calling for his resignation for more than a year.

Russian invasion hoax has Georgia opposition in uproar

A fake TV report in Georgia that claimed a Russian invasion was in progress and that President Mikhael Saakashvili had been killed has drawn fury from citizens and the political opposition.

Ten best films of 2009

Uncovering some gems in an uneven year at the movies.

'Me and Orson Welles': movie review

'Me and Orson Welles' is a heartfelt movie about a theater-struck high school teenager unceremoniously ushered into the mercurial world of Orson Welles.

AUSTRIA: Orson Welles's Vienna no more – 'The Third Man' shows its age.

Review: 'Up'

Pixar's latest is the gracefully told story of a retired widower and his young stowaway who venture in the wilds of South America.

Would another Depression make us more creative?

Toronto Film Festival: Talent, comedy, crotchety directors

Our critic dives into the pool of 312 movies and finds what's fresh.

Review: 'Wanted'

Latest comic-book hero movie is a luridly violent film about an assassin in training.

Want to name a sea slug? A nonprofit might let you.

To raise cash, some science and environmental groups will let donors name species for a fee.