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2012 movies: 10 to look for
Hollywood's already looking ahead to the movies for this year -- here are 10 of the most anticipated
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Quentin Tarantino's 'Django Unchained' is entertaining, but the same old schtick
'Django' shows Tarantino has perfected his game, but will the director ever move beyond his usual fare?
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'SNL' features poignant tribute to victims of Connecticut shooting
'SNL' opened with a children's choir singing 'Silent Night' in a reference to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
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Decoder Wire
With race tight, celebrities make the pitch for ObamaAs the campaign enters the final stretch, a tidal wave of Hollywood types are cutting ads and making appearances on behalf of President Obama. Do celebrity pitches actually help?
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Culture Cafe
'Avengers' alternate opening shows an unexplored story arcThe 'Avengers' alternate opening shows more of the relationship between Nick Fury and Maria Hill.
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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
'Die Hard 5' gets two new villains'Die Hard 5' will feature German actor Sebastian Koch and Russian actress Yulia Snigir as two sinister Russians.
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Vox News
Why is Stephen Colbert's former super PAC attacking him?Colbert goes negative on Colbert. Stephen Colbert's former super PAC has just released an ad that appears to bite the hand that used to feed it, asking, 'Why is the T in his name silent?'
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2012 movies: 10 to look for
Hollywood's already looking ahead to the movies for this year -- here are 10 of the most anticipated
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Culture Cafe
'Prohibition' – so much more than gangsters and flappersThis Sunday (8 to 10 p.m. EDT) Ken Burns turns his prodigious research efforts and illuminating camerawork loose on America's failed attempt to sober up.
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'Green Lantern' is opening. Does it appeal only to white American males?
As movies bring classic comic books to the screen, some critics say they are mining the genre's early period, which featured less diversity than it does now. 'Green Lantern' is a case in point.
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In France, US advocacy for Muslim rights raises more than a few hackles
The US embassy in France has become a key promoter of Muslim and minority rights as part of a long-term strategy to ease the threat of terrorism. Some in France say the US is overstepping its bounds.
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Director Tyler Perry receives 19 NAACP Image Award nominations
Tyler Perry has been nominated for a whopping 19 NAACP Image Awards for his work on "For Colored Girls," "Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?" and others.
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A startup indie radio station gains a toehold in an unfriendly universe
Storefront booths, such as East Village Radio in New York, reach millions online – if they can cut legal static.
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Comic-Con attendees dazzled by 'Tron,' 'Harry Potter,' and 'Avengers' teasers
Comic-Con, the sci-fi and fantasy themed convention in San Diego, was a four-day extravaganza of light cycles, wizards, and superheroes.
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Samuel L. Jackson announces 'Avengers' cast
Samuel L. Jackson, making an appearance at Comic-Con in San Diego, announced who will be portraying the superheros that make up the Avengers for the upcoming film.
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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.
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Mother and Child: movie review
Wrapped around the theme of adoption, ‘Mother and Child’ is a weepfest of intersecting story lines pulled together by a top-drawer cast.
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As 'Iron Man 2' showtimes fill up, Hollywood hunts next comic book hero
'Iron Man 2' showtimes are selling out fast. How does a lesser-known comic book character become a multimillion-dollar movie franchise? Star power, a solid story, and a little help from the real world.
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'Jumper' takes a leap of logic
In the sci-film film, Hayden Christensen teleports through time, space, and enormous plot holes.
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