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Banned director brings romance film to Hong Kong

A prominent mainland Chinese director banned by Beijing from making movies brought his new gay romance film to Hong Kong on Friday for what is likely the last of a handful of screenings on his home soil. Complete Story...

'New Moon' midnight showings earn record $26.3 mil

"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has set a box-office record for midnight screenings.

Some critics sink fangs into ‘New Moon’

Fans of Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" book series have been waiting impatiently to see her second novel, "New Moon," brought to the big screen. Now Bella Swan's patient friend Jacob gets his chance to see if he can oust Edward Cullen from her affections, and judging from the shirt selection at Hot Topic, he has more than a few fans in his pack.

Director Pedro Almodovar is haunted by one taboo

Sex. Drugs. Prostitution. Pedophilia. Rape. Pedro Almodovar has been able to translate some of the most delicate subjects to the big screen with grace and humor.

Robert Pattinson talks about dating Kristen

A chalky complexion and a predilection for blood are no obstacles to movie idolhood. Proof came when Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira escorted Robert Pattinson onto Rockefeller Plaza Thursday morning, on the eve of the nationwide premiere of the second “Twilight” vampire romance saga, “New Moon.”

Jason Reitman documents promotion of his new film

The publicity for a Hollywood movie is a machine to behold, especially from the inside.

Review: Bella mopes through pretentious `New Moon'

Where would Hollywood be without that old standby, the vampire-werewolf-schoolgirl love triangle?

Pattinson, Stewart and Lautner talk `Twilight'

The "Twilight" series may have changed the lives of fans worldwide, but perhaps no one has been more affected by its success than the three stars of the film: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner.

'Twilight' stars attend charity screening in Tenn.

Actress Kristen Stewart wanted to make the right fashion statement when attending a screening of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" in Knoxville.

Cage uncuffs inner bad cop for `Bad Lieutenant'

Nicolas Cage figures he owes no apologies when critics gripe about all the Hollywood action flicks he's done.

Review: `Broken Embraces' is Almodovar's lastest

In the most indelible scene of "Broken Embraces" ("Los abrazos rotos"), Pedro Almodovar's latest vivid melodrama, Penelope Cruz plays dress-up.

Thousands cheer stars of 'Twilight' sequel in LA

LOS ANGELES — Exactly 12 months ago, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson were surprised to be greeted by throngs of eager fans of the novel "Twilight" at the premiere of the big-screen adaptation.

Devoted ‘Twihards’ get their fix online

The Internet is truly an information highway that covers the globe. Al Gore claimed he invented it. Former Sen. Ted Stevens described it as “a series of tubes.” Jon Stewart once said of it, “The Internet is just a world passing around notes in a classroom.”

Louisiana seeing busy fall filming season

With hurricane season ending, film and TV production in south Louisiana is picking up, and New Orleans is on track to break last year's filming record.

`Twilight' hunks part of film's heartthrob history

Fifteen-year-old Chloe Bates is in love.

Scarlett's sister remembers the making of a legend

Seventy years later, actress Ann Rutherford still gives a damn about "Gone with the Wind."

Jacob gets to howl in ‘New Moon’

Are you ready to abandon Team Edward in favor of Team Jacob? It looks like Bella (Kristen Stewart) just might do that in the latest installment of the “Twilight” series. We’ve heard all about Taylor Lautner’s newly buff bod and Robert Pattinson’s unbelievable popularity with fans, but will all that translate to a true box office bonanza? (Opens Nov. 20)

Chan marks anniversary of Peking Opera school

Jackie Chan didn't take acting lessons or attend a fancy conservatory. The biggest star in kung fu cinema learned his craft from a retired Peking Opera star who turned his apartment into a performing arts boot camp for working-class Hong Kong children in the 1960s.

Film honors NYC defense attorney William Kunstler

They grew up in a home like no other — where bullets arrived in the mail and where their father went to the basement to open packages he feared could contain explosives.

Jackson's `This Is It' tops $200 million worldwide

Sony Pictures says "Michael Jackson's This Is It" has passed the $200 million mark at the box office worldwide.

The end is near as Hollywood does the apocalypse

It's the end of the world as we know it, and Hollywood feels fine.

Review: `Pirate Radio' rolls when it should rock

No movie can be all bad when juiced up with a soundtrack of more than 50 classic rock tunes.

Review: The end not soon enough for `2012'

Cataclysmic disaster and apocalyptic doom, as foretold by Hollywood, have a way of bringing together broken families, revealing the unseen heroism of deadbeat dads and neatly disposing of their rivals.

Capsule reviews: "2012," "Mr. Fox" and others

Capsule reviews of films opening this week:

Review: Humor falls flat in 'Women In Trouble'

"Women In Trouble" follows a day in the life of 10 different females, united by their uncanny ability to look fabulous in their underwear while in the throes of emotional crisis. Imagine Russ Meyer directing a Lifetime movie and you get an inkling of the film's high camp, though that still might not prepare you for a full 90-minute session with writer-director Sebastian Gutierrez's Victoria's Secret School of Philosophy.

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Top 10 Bad Messages From Good Movies
Source: Wired News

Sometimes it can be hard to see the messages a movie teaches, especially if they're unintentional. The best way to see a movie's messages, and bad ones in particular, is to be a parent watching the movie with your kids.

Vale: Edward Woodward
Source: tvtonight.com.au

British actor Edward Woodward, known for his TV series Callan and The Equalizer and film roles including The Wicker Man and Breaker Morant, has died. He was 79. He died in a hospital in Cornwall after an illness, said his agent.

Four Reasons Why 'Avatar' Is Too Big to Fail
Source: blogs.amctv.com

To be clear, Fox isn't getting off cheaply; when all is said and done it's going to be on the hook for at least a couple hundred million dollars in production and marketing costs. If the flick fails, it will hurt.

John Cassavetes' Shadow cast in American cinema
Source: Slate

If American independent cinema could be said to have a birthday, Nov. 11 is as good a date to celebrate as any. On that night 50 years ago, John Cassavetes, an actor then best known for his TV roles, unveiled for a downtown New York audience his directing debut, Shadows.

Poll. Becket. Does it really get any better then that?

1964. Richard Burton, who deserved a Knighthood. Peter O'Toole, who turned a Knighthood down. And Sir John Geilgud who deserved every accolade of his career.

Young Woman's Drive to Get the Petition for Roman Polanksi's Release Dropped Gaining Noteriety – and Signatures

A university student’s effort to “Drop the petition for Roman Polanksi's release” is gaining public attention, and has resulted in at least one celebrity withdrawing their name from French philosopher’s Bernard-Henri Lévy’s petition calling fo …

Lost Chaplin film sold on eBay for $5.68
Source: Toronto Star

Charlie Chaplin fans were seizing on the news Friday that a lost film of the comic genius had been found on eBay for $5.68.

A spine-tingling ending for 'Paranormal Activity'
Source: Chicago Tribune

An interview with the stars of the micro-film, 'Paranormal Activity', which did an astounding amount of business in its opening weeks for a thriller film that only cost $15,000 to make.

Hrithik takes on DiCaprio - dnaindia.com
Source: dnaindia.com

Vishal Bhardwaj is remaking the Martin Scorsese-directed multiple Oscar-winning thriller The Departed in Hindi. Sources said Vishal has signed on Hrithik Roshan to play the role that Leonardo DiCaprio essayed in the Hollywood film.

No penalty for man who filmed naked children
Source: thelocal.se

A 29-year-old counselor caught secretly filming naked children at a Swedish summer camp won't be punished for his crimes.

Starling That 'Can Talk, Mimic Mobiles and Fly at 40mph' Set for Film Role
Source: Telegraph

"A starling called Arnie that its trainer claims can talk, mimic mobile phones and fly beside a vehicle at 40mph is to appear in a film."

111 Minutes: "This Is It" a touching tribute for Jackson's fans

"This Is It" treated Michael Jackson's fans to an intimate journey with him in his final months and days of preparation for a spectacular show.

Miller to unleash Mad Max Fury on NSW
Source: abc.net.au

Australian film director George Miller says pre-production work will start next week on the latest Mad Max film, which will be produced in New South Wales.

Medina: WW II veteran's color war films discovered
Source: hnn

A World War II veteran is making another contribution to U.S. history, more than 60 years after the Bronze Star recipient served his country. Herman Graebner, 89, remembers virtually every detail of his four years in the U.S. Army.

Film about Nehru and Edwina Mountbatten stops production after India decries love scenes - Hugh Grant and Cate Blanchett were to star
Source: The Times

A controversial film about the "intimate" relationship between Lord Mountbatten's wife and India's first prime minister has been put on hold by a Hollywood studio after the Indian Government demanded that the love scenes should be deleted.

Loose Change

Recently in class I heard a student talk about a film called Loose Change that supposedly blames the U.S. for the terrorist attacks on 9/11... not to bring up any sore issues or anything, I was just wondering what peoples opinions of this film are.

Polanski, "Hounddog" and 13-year-old voices
Source: Salon.com

As a society, we're just not much interested in listening to 13-year-old girls' thoughts on what they do with their own bodies, and what's done to them Interesting article about real-life-rape, rape-in-film, and the autonomy of girls.

Movie Review: Where the Wild Things Are
Source:

I recall this book vividly as a child. It was one of the first books my parents read to me as a little one. My own experience with this movie echos the sentiments of the author contained in this seed.

Film Premiering in 27 Countries Sunday Documents Human Costs of Global Warming Hysteria
Source: LifeSiteNews.com

The global waming fear mongers are increasingly being challenged as their predictions are not panning out and their thesis is being questioned by large percentages of the populations in various nations.

Man Jailed For Letting 3-Year-Old Girl Smoke Cigarettes
Source: BBC News

Newcastle Crown Court heard that the girl asked Graeme Conroy, 31, for a cigarette and when she started smoking it was filmed on a mobile phone. The court heard that the child had smoked three cigarettes before the filming took place.

Red Flag Tavern:The 2009 PDX Halloween Horror Movie Contest!
Source: Digg

For updates: www.darkmattertheater.org [PORTLAND, OR] Dark Matter Film/Video Contest at Red Flag Tavern - 72 Hour Film Contest - $100 - Open to all - Under 5 -6 minutes - Due: October 19th, 2009 - Screening October 25th, 2009

The first action heroine: Sigourney Weaver as Ripley in Alien
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Wow, thirty years! The Alien trilogy stills packs a punch even after I've watched it many times. The sign of a good movie is when repeated viewings leave you still wanting more. A Classic!

Tom Hanks To Help Raise Money For Hanna Theater in Cleveland, Ohio
Source: newsnet5.com

Tom Hanks, who got his start in acting and as an intern with Cleveland's Great Lakes theater Festival, and the Hanna Theater, is returning to help raise funds for the Hanna Project.

Conveniently Incomplete: Gore Claims British Court Vindicated School Showing of Movie That 'Violated Laws'
Source: newsbusters.org

Thanks to Drudge, the Internet will likely be abuzz with the news and video about Irish filmmaker Phelim McAleer's challenge to former Vice President Al Gore over correcting the nine errors found by a British judge in Gore's Oscar-winning "An Inconvenient Truth

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