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15 great stories from Hollywood legends

From the book Conversations at the American Film Institute with the Great Moviemakers, Hollywood luminaries share some fascinating stories.
Academy Awards: Which Best Picture nominee won at the box office?

Nine films will be vying for the Best Picture trophy at the 84^th Annual Academy Awards, taking place Sunday at 8 pm. The Best Picture Oscar won’t be announced until late in the evening, but when it comes to the box office, clear winners and losers have already emerged. While there was no runaway blockbuster among this year’s Oscar nominations, the films nominated ran the gamut in terms of profitability: Some made back nearly four times their filming budgets, while others failed to break even. Here’s all nine Best Picture nominees, ranked according to profit margin. Box office numbers are based on worldwide earnings. Can you guess which film was the best bang for its buck?
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
10 romantic movies for Valentine's Day

Check out these 10 movies for the holiday
Oscar nominations 2012: the Academy's picks for best films

The Oscar nominations are announced, with a few surprises.

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'Expatriotism': the last refuge of a scoundrel?

Two senators going after Facebook cofounder Eduardo Saverin for taxes seem to need a little help with their spelling.
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.
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Jackie Kennedy, Susan Sontag, and Angela Davis: their Paris years

Jackie Kennedy, Susan Sontag, and Angela Davis may not have much else in common. But they'll always have Paris.
Damsels in Distress: movie review

'Damsels in Distress,' from 'Barcelona' director Whit Stillman, has a lovely loopiness about it.
15 great stories from Hollywood legends

From the book Conversations at the American Film Institute with the Great Moviemakers, Hollywood luminaries share some fascinating stories.
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France celebrates historic sweep of Oscars (+video)

'The Artist' won five Oscars last night, including the first Best Picture and Best Actor awards for France. 'Hugo' also won five awards.
Academy Awards: Which Best Picture nominee won at the box office?

Nine films will be vying for the Best Picture trophy at the 84^th Annual Academy Awards, taking place Sunday at 8 pm. The Best Picture Oscar won’t be announced until late in the evening, but when it comes to the box office, clear winners and losers have already emerged. While there was no runaway blockbuster among this year’s Oscar nominations, the films nominated ran the gamut in terms of profitability: Some made back nearly four times their filming budgets, while others failed to break even. Here’s all nine Best Picture nominees, ranked according to profit margin. Box office numbers are based on worldwide earnings. Can you guess which film was the best bang for its buck?
Academy Awards 2012: why Oscar winners are often head-scratchers

Academy Award winners aren't always the ones the viewing public expects – or wants. But the secretive Academy likes it that way. Don't forget, you're not in the Oscar club
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
10 romantic movies for Valentine's Day

Check out these 10 movies for the holiday
Oscar nominations 2012: the Academy's picks for best films

The Oscar nominations are announced, with a few surprises.
The Artist and The Descendants big winners at Golden Globe awards

Golden Globe winners, including 'The Artist,' and 'The Descendants,' are likely now to be frontrunners for the Oscars. Meryl Streep won best actress for 'The Iron Lady.'
A tamer Ricky Gervais leads predictable Golden Globes

The victory for "The Descendants" in the best drama category sets it up in an expected battle at the Academy Awards with "The Artist," which won the award for best musical or comedy.
"The Artist" leads the Golden Globes in nominations, but others not far behind

The Hollywood Foreign Press Asssociation's annual awards are considered strong predictors for Oscar glory.
Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Politicians

They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
2012 Golden Globe nominees: Spotlight shines on 'The Artist'

The throwback black-and-white, almost silent movie garnered the most film nominations for the Golden Globe awards, announced Thursday in Beverly Hills.
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'Breaking Dawn' and 'Harry Potter' two of the most newsworthy movies of 2011

'Breaking Dawn' and 'Harry Potter' were two of the movies that got people talking in 2011.
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Carla Bruni and Nicolas Sarkozy say that new baby will be private affair

Carla Bruni and Nicolas Sarkozy don't shy away from the limelight, but they seem determined to keep their newborn daughter out of the public eye.
A public school for the brightest

A Nevada public academy is making new inroads on working with gifted students and getting the most out of them.
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Want more Woody Allen after seeing 'Midnight in Paris'? Check out 'Small Time Crooks.'

If you want to revisit a Woody Allen classic, check out his 2000 film, 'Small Time Crooks,' a comedy that explores crime, class, and cookies.
"The Most Beautiful Walk in the World: A Pedestrian in Paris," by John Baxter

Take a delicious walk through Paris in the memoirs of this author-turned-Parisian-tour-guide.
The Names of Love: movie review

French comedy 'The Names of Love' mixes gravitas and friskiness to the point of becoming annoyingly superficial.
The Trip: movie review

Comic actors Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are a hilarious duo in this dry British comedy, 'The Trip.'
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Midnight in Paris: movie review

Woody Allen's latest film, starring Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, and Marion Cotillard, is a pleasure even for those who are not Allen fans. The film follows screenwriter Gil Pender's (Wilson) search for inspiration.
Forget the pirates and newbie X-men: This summer is all about the small films

Though the summer movie slate includes a record 27 prequels, sequels, and spinoffs, it it still shaping up to be a great year for smaller, specialty films, say experts.