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'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
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Culture Cafe Will Robert Downey Jr. play Geppetto and the title role in a new version of 'Pinocchio'?
The rumor is that Robert Downey Jr. will play both the puppet and his inventor in a live-action adaptation of 'Pinocchio.' Will the film move forward?
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'Iron Man 3' is all action match-ups
'Iron Man 3' has a great leading man in Robert Downey Jr., but the fight sequences in the movie rang from passable to interminable.
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Tom Sizemore: Drugs were part of his downfall, says book
Tom Sizemore: Drugs, immaturity, arrogance are among the failings that led to actor Tom Sizemore's downfall. He details his career arc in "By Some Miracle I Made It Out of There."
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Chapter & Verse Sherlock Holmes fan to estate: Sherlock belongs to all of us
Leslie S. Klinger, editor of Holmes anthologies, has filed a civil complaint against the estate of Arthur Conan Doyle, alleging that Sherlock Holmes is in the public domain and that the fees writers pay to the estate are unnecessary.
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Culture Cafe 'Iron Man 3' debuts new trailer showing the evil Mandarin and the Iron Man army (+video)
'Iron Man 3' will be released May 3.
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Mariah Carey sings track for the Disney film 'Oz the Great and Powerful'
Mariah Carey was chosen to perform the song 'Almost Home' for the 'Oz the Great and Powerful' soundtrack, and her performance of it on 'American Idol' is only one of the ways Disney is promoting the new film. Mariah Carey is currently serving as a judge on the Fox reality juggernaut 'American Idol.'
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Chapter & Verse 'Etiquette and Espionage,' a steampunk YA title, garners strong reviews and sales
'Etiquette and Espionage' continues the steampunk trend also seen in author Cassandra Clare's bestselling 'Infernal Devices' series.
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Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lawrence, and Christoph Waltz: Behind the scenes at the Oscars
Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lawrence, and other Oscar winners and presenters talked backstage. Anne Hathaway took home the Best Supporting Actress prize for the movie 'Les Miserables,' while Jennifer Lawrence took Best Actress for 'Silver Linings Playbook,' and Christoph Waltz snagged Best Supporting Actor for 'Django Unchained.'
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Culture Cafe 'Iron Man 3''s Super Bowl spot previews the hero's battle against the Mandarin (+video)
'Iron Man 3' includes a sequence where Air Force One falls apart and the superhero must save the passengers, as seen in the Super Bowl preview. 'Iron Man 3' will hit theaters May 3.
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Super Bowl 2013 live blog: Baltimore Ravens are champs ... really? (+video)
The Baltimore Ravens won Super Bowl XLVII, 34-31, in a wildly entertaining game. After the regular season they had, the Ravens' ride to the title is still a bit of a head-scratcher.
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People's Choice Awards: 'The Hunger Games' and Katy Perry dominate
The People's Choice Awards were hosted by 'Big Bang Theory' actress Kaley Cuoco.
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Culture Cafe 'Alice in Wonderland 2'? Tim Burton's take on 'Alice' could get a sequel
Will Johnny Depp return to Wonderland? There may be a sequel to Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland.'
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Culture Cafe Thanksgiving: Pop culture's forgotten holiday (sort of)
Sure, Halloween and the winter holidays get all the movies and songs. But Thanksgiving has gotten a few famous places in pop culture, from the Peanuts to Steve Martin trying to get home.
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Top Picks: The Beach Boys' new album, a book on self-employment, and more
A short film charts skateboarding in Afghanistan, Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law star as Holmes and his sidekick in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,' and more top picks.
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Obama calls Romney "backwards" on gay rights
He criticized the GOP candidate, saying that he wants to enshrine discrimination.
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Obama shift on gay marriage unleashes Hollywood's star power (+video)
Just as Obama is heading to Hollywood for what promises to be a blockbuster fundraiser, his shift on gay marriage is getting rave reviews in the entertainment world.
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Decoder Wire Obama event at George Clooney's house: Bad to be 'celebrity in chief'? (+video)
The Hollywood glitterati will be out in force for the sold-out fundraiser at George Clooney's place. The event will be a lucrative one for Obama's campaign, but the GOP is hoping to cash in too.
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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.
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'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.
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Culture Cafe 'The Raven' is a strange mishmash of history and action
'The Raven' star John Cusack delivers a serviceable performance as famous writer Edgar Allan Poe.
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'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
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Culture Cafe 'Avengers' stars shoot new scene weeks before film's premiere
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige shares thoughts on 'Spider-Man' and future superhero sequels.
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'Iron Man 3' to have Chinese story line
'Iron Man 3' will be filmed in China, with Chinese business partners, and a Chinese story line, says Disney. Iron Man 3 will star Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Don Cheadle.
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10 book-to-movie adaptations coming this holiday season
From the ultra-violent 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' to 'Hugo,' Martin Scorsese's love letter to silent films, the movie listings this holiday season are full of films that came from the printed page. Here are some that are already out as well as a few that are yet to be released.
12/20/2011 11:43 am -
Robert Downey Jr. returns in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows': movie review
Robert Downey Jr. recaps his leading role in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,' the franchises second installment.
12/16/2011 02:30 pm
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