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2009 Movie Preview
The Hartford CourantIn times of economic uncertainty, people tend to favor escapist fun, wanting nothing more for their entertainment dollars than to be swept away into a carefree, low-maintenance nowhere land. So the next four months' film lineup is just what this...Tags: Russell Crowe, Gerard Butler, Jennifer Garner, Kate Hudson, Alfred Hitchcock
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Top 10 movies of 2008 (and five worst)
Sentinel Movie CriticWas it a great 2008 at the movies or what? Any time you have 20 to 25 films in real contention for a Top 10 list, it's a good year. Considering the glum economy and $12 movie tickets, the quality had better be there. The fanboys could celebrate The Dark...Tags: Doubt (movie), Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Hell Ride (movie), Pixar, Rachel Getting Married (movie)
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'Cadillac' soundtrack doesn't stack up against original artists
Just as Joaquin Phoenix did a marvelous job capturing the music and spirit of Johnny Cash in the film "Walk the Line," Jeffrey Wright delivers a knockout portrayal of bluesman Muddy Waters in the recently released period drama “Cadillac Records.&...Tags: Game Playing, Blues, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Chess Playing
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Doubletake: The backlash begins here
The SwampWelcome to Doubletake, your daily morning mash-up from Tribune correspondents Jim Oliphant and Jim Tankersley. Part of a balanced breakfast. Jim Oliphant: So this morning let's talk about the coming letdown Jim Tankersley: I'm too tired to make a joke.......Tags: Timothy M. Kaine, Tim Pawlenty, Kathleen Sebelius, John Edwards, Executive Branch
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Let the good times keep rolling
What a glorious week and a half it's been here in Chicago since Barack Obama was elected president and the Obama girls got the dog my parents would never let me have. In terms of citywide jubilation, the only time I can remember Chicagoans more... -
A super battle over 'Watchmen'
The iconic image from " Watchmen," Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' ground-breaking graphic novel, is a yellow button sporting the familiar happy-face design. Next to the cheerful smile, though, you'll find a foreboding splatter of blood. ¶ That good-news-...Tags: Justice System, Watchmen (movie), Sony Corp., Movies, Will Smith
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Joaquin Phoenix: Done with movies
The writing on Joaquin Phoenix's fists said it all.
The words "Good Bye" were penned on the actor's knuckles at a premiere Saturday night for his latest film, "Two Lovers," and Phoenix confirmed a surprise announcement he made last week: He's giving up...Tags: James Gray, Gwyneth Paltrow, Benicio Del Toro, Johnny Cash, Movies
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Joaquin Phoenix says goodbye to films
The writing on Joaquin Phoenix's fists said it all. The words "Good Bye" were penned on the actor's knuckles at a premiere Saturday night for his latest film, Two Lovers, and Phoenix confirmed a surprise announcement he made last week: He's giving up...Tags: Adam Ant, John Barry, Dennis Miller, Kate Capshaw, Benicio Del Toro
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Putting pants into perspective
Kids, it's said, have a way of putting things in perspective. And I'm here to tell you: It's true! Here I'd been obsessing about the economy, the election and whether Joaquin Phoenix has really quit acting when my 3-year-old son shook me from my petty... -
Actor Joaquin Phoenix says goodbye to film, hello to music
Joaquin Phoenix says he's "not doing films anymore." He made the announcement Monday at a fundraising event for Paul Newman's camps for kids. Extra's Jerry Penacoli asked "Are you serious?" Phoenix answered, "Yeah. I'm working on my music. I'm done. I'...Tags: Paul Newman, Johnny Cash
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Joaquin Phoenix Declares Retirement From Acting
Zap2It.comAt the ripe old age of 34, Joaquin Phoenix is thinking about retirement. The "Walk the Line" Oscar nominee mentioned his intent to leave acting behind at Monday night's (Oct. 27) Paul Newman benefit for camps for kids, reports "Extra." "I want to take...Tags: Paul Newman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Retirement, Movies, Cinema Industry
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Johnny Cash documentary airs on PBS Aug. 5
A 40-year-old documentary about Johnny Cash to air on the Public Broadcasting Service shows him in concert and in casual settings. But unlike the 2005 movie "Walk the Line," there's no mention of his well-documented substance abuse.
The documentary...Tags: Crimes, South Dakota, Folk Music, Johnny Cash, Drug Trafficking
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