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Clashing Beliefs Color Next Fall , Opening on Broadway March 11 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:46PMNext Fall, American playwright Geoffrey Nauffts' acclaimed romantic comedy-drama that explores questions of love, sexuality, religion, family and tolerance, opens at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre March 11 following previews that began Feb. 16.
Lukewarm reviews for new Phantom Love Never Dies Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:28PMThere were lukewarm reviews for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies with some critics doubtful the long-awaited sequel to The Phantom Of The Opera will prove as successful as the original.
Feldman says Corey Haim was winning fight with drugs Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:50PMCorey Haim seemed to be winning his battle against drug abuse in the weeks before his death, his manager and closest friend said Wednesday.
Films opening Friday include 'Green Zone' and 'Remember Me' Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:07PMRecent Oscar-nominee Matt Damon reunites with "The Bourne Ultimatum" director Paul Greengrass for the new action/thriller "Green Zone. " It opens Friday...
'Lost Boys' star Corey Haim dies at 38 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:41PMFormer 1980s teen movie actor and heartthrob Corey Haim died early Wednesday, authorities said.
Internet TV Show Springs Up In Glenview Garage Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:30PMThree Glenview residents all in their early 20's launched the Internet-based television network MaybeHip.com last December.
Earth's Brain, Akashic Records And Paranormal Imprints Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:26PMThere is evidence that Earth encodes memories. According to the paranormal literature, ghosts sometimes do not appear to be conscious, oblivious to observers, like a movie playing over and over again
Corey Haim dies at 38; actor was a teen idol in the '80s Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:59PMHe earned good reviews early on and starred in 'The Lost Boys' and 'Lucas.' His career later cooled as he struggled with drugs. The LAPD says the apparent cause of death was an overdose. Corey Haim was in full teen-idol mode in 1988, swamped with letters from adoring young female fans and his face on the covers of teen magazines.
CNN: Corey Haim Dies at 38 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:34PMNicole Eggert, Corey Haim's former girlfriend and co-star, talks about the actor's life and untimely death. " Larry King Live ," 9 p.m. ET Wednesday. Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Former 1980s teen movie actor and heartthrob Corey Haim died early Wednesday, authorities said.
Corey Haim Dead at 38 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:42PMLOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Former 1980s teen movie actor and heartthrob Corey Haim died early Wednesday, authorities said. Haim, 38, was taken to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, where he was pronounced dead at 2:15 a.m. PT (5:15 a.m. ET), Los Angeles County Coroner's spokeswoman Lt. Cheryl MacWillie told CNN. The hospital is a mile from Haim's apartment. A 9-1 ...
Variety Lays Off Two Critics in an Overhaul Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:50PMThe show business trade paper said “economic reality” dictated jobs cuts, eight in total.
Agentina's 'The Secret in Their Eyes' wins Academy Award for best foreign language film Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:59PMThe Argentine film "The Secret in Their Eyes," a thriller about a 25-year-long manhunt, won the Academy Award for best foreign language film.
Japan defends dolphin hunt in Oscar-winning 'Cove' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:48AMTAIJI, Japan -- The Japanese fishing village featured in "The Cove," which won an Oscar for best documentary, defended its practice of hunting dolphins Monday as a part of a long tradition.The movie, which mixes stunning underwater shots of gliding d ...
Michael Phillips: Oscar 'Hurts' so good Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:40AMEven with a change in the voting process that many industry analysts predicted would boost a dark horse such as “Inglourious Basterds,” the Academy Award for best picture of 2009 went to a tough, relatively noncommercial war film whose director, former visual artist Kathryn Bigelow, took home the first directing Oscar won by a woman.
'The Hurt Locker': nerve-shredding portrait of war Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:12AMHOLLYWOOD - A nerve-shredding drama about an elite US army bomb disposal unit in Iraq, "The Hurt Locker" packs a visceral punch designed to put viewers inside the soldier's experience.
'The Hurt Locker': nerve-shredding portrait of war Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:46PMKathryn Bigelow celebrates winning the best director Oscar during the 82nd Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California on March 7, 2010.
How to Navigate the Deluge of Netflix Streaming Devices Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:00PMGetting a movie (or an entire season of Lost) delivered in the mail used be the height of convenience, but discs are so last decade. Consumers are increasingly seeking instant satisfaction, in the form of streaming video on demand. Netflix says that 48 percent of its 12.3 million subscribers used its streaming feature in December 2009, versus just 28 percent the previous year.
'Hurt Locker' wins 6 Oscars Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:36PMMichael Phillips: "The best picture of 2009 went to a tough, relatively noncommercial war film whose director, Kathryn Bigelow, took home the first directing Oscar won by a woman."
Brief Interviews With Hideous Men Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:28PMHighly Recommended THE MOVIE: I'm not sure what exactly John Krasinski, the writer/director/co-star of Brief Interviews with Hideous Men , has done to earn the scathing reviews his picture was greeted with; he certainly didn't make a bad film. He did make one that is flawed and uncertain and occasionally too mannered, yes, but it is also funny and unorthodox and sharp as a razor. None of that ...
Former Oscar nominees have no sour grapes Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:16AMOscar is forever. Even Oscar nominations. In a recent interview on the “20/20” (7 p.m. Saturday, ABC) special “Before they Were Stars” (repeating tonight), Gabourey Sidibe observed that her Best Actress nomination for “Precious” would follow her for the rest of her life and that no matter what she does, they can’t take that away from her.
Local HS students win major TV award Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:53PMSome local high schoolers are celebrating after winning a national award for their work.
Box-office brawn vs. artistic might in Oscar race Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:45AMAt its core, this year’s 82nd Academy Awards comes down to a battle between box-office brawn and artistic might.Kathryn Bigelow’s $15 million cinematic powerhouse, “The Hurt Locker,” provides a pressure-cooker look at the Iraq war through the eyes of bomb-disposal experts living on the edge and tempting fate every time they make a roadside stop.James Cameron’s $200 million-plus technical marvel ...
My Name Is Khan growing stronger Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:15AMThis Karan Johar’s recent released is garnering not just rave reviews but also has set the overseas box office ringing loud and clear…
What's happening in and around New Orleans: Friday, March 5, 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:14AMExhibitions Hornets Day at the Zoo Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. Performances by the Honeybees, Hornets Drumline and the Stingers, interactive games, music, the Hornets Bookmobile, and appearances by the players (2-3 and 3-4), 10 a.m.-4 Sun. Free ticket to...
Hot Picks Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:02AMHere's a look at top events you don't want to miss. Suggestions include former Chicago Bears linebacker Otis Wilson doing a signing in Tinley Park, "Ireland on Parade" in Oak Forest and the Chicago Flower & Garden Show in Rosemont.
Popcorn Panel strolls the red carpet Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:02AMScratching your head over that Oscar ballot? The Popcorn Panel is here to help. These local movie lovers, whose reviews appear each week in GO, have been catching up with this year's Oscar-nominated films. Here are their predictions in the major categories. Who says you have to be on the red carpet to be in the know?
Movie Reviews: A Single Man and The Last Station – Art Loves Company Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:32PMTwo films elevated by Oscar-nominated performances.
'Hurt Locker' Takes Flack from Iraq Vets Amid Critical Praise Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:57PMThe Academy Award-nominated film "The Hurt Locker" has been lauded for its portrayal of the war in Iraq, but some veterans say it paints an unfair picture of life on the ground for troops. Jeffrey Brown talks to a film critic and a veterans advocate.
Pirate Radio Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:48AMThe fight against a government monopoly and edict that stifle commerce and keep consumers from consuming the media they desire is a story worth telling and championing.
'Locker's' rise full of its own drama Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:30AMA movie about an unpopular topic. A movie without any household names. A movie with a total production budget only slightly larger than some other films' catering expenses. Still, director Kathryn Bigelow's Iraq War drama, "The Hurt Locker," starring Jeremy Renner, is in serious contention to take home the top prizes Sunday at the Academy Awards against "Avatar," the top-grossing movie of all ...
Alice in Wonderland Review Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:23PMDirector Tim Burton has often favored production design and embraced his inner illustrator over the necessities of story and character. Sadly, the disappointing and uninspired Alice in Wonderland is no exception.
The Descendant of Christ Fights in TOP COW Ongoing Series Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:04PMThe key tenant in the superhero genre is the struggle of good versus evil. Many call these muscled marvels and sleek supeheroines the modern-day version of Greek Gods. But in an upcoming new series from Top Cow, they take their inspiration from a different set of gods - or should I say God. In the upcoming series Magdelana, Top Cow is letting a long-time featured character of theirs take root ...
The Oscars Twitter Effect Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:03AMOn Twitter, Jesse James has never been one to mince words. He Tweets with all the bad boy attitude and mucho macho swagger you'd expect from a celebrity chopper mechanic and star of such reality TV shows as "Jesse James Is a Dead Man" and "Monster Garage."
Citysearch Upgrades Its iPhone App With Twitter Reviews And “Shake For Offers” Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:25PMOver the weekend, Citysearch pushed out an update to its iPhone app with a much smoother user interface, better local search, and maps are now the default view. I am happy to report that it no longer looks exactly like Yelp's iPhone app. The improvements should help it close the gap (Yelp is currently the No. 4 free Travel app, while Citysearch is No. 36). In fact, it now does some things Yelp's ...
Roger Ebert's Oprah Interview Preview: Listen To Ebert's Computer Generated Voice (VIDEO) Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:20PMOn Tuesday, film critic Roger Ebert will go on "Oprah" for a much anticipated interview. Ebert has been voiceless for almost four years, following surgery in 2002 to remove a cancerous thyroid, which left Ebert without a jaw.
BEHIND THE CRITIC; HARVEY KARTEN, IN HIS OWN WORDS Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:08AMBROOKLYN, New York - Imagine having the opportunity to ask a few questions of a renown movie and film critic who has published thousands of acclaimed reviews, been quoted in major periodicals worldwide and is followed by major and indie directors alike. If you're one of the millions of old school AOL/CompuServe subscribers or a more sophisticated twitter jet-setter whose hip to the coolest ...
Is Kevin Smith’s Cop Out Really a Cop Out Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:56PMlousy reviews on Rotten Tomatoes . So we thought we would do a little cop out of our own and ask those of you tough enough to brave the winter storms: Is
'Modern Family' dish at TV Fest '10 in L.A. Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:31AMBy Vlada Gelman At Paley Festival, cast talks upcoming episodes, a crunking scene as yet unseen, and whether Mitchell and Cameron will ever get physical
The resurrection man Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:11AMJohn Travolta's career has been written off many times but the star keeps bouncing back, writes Gaynor Flynn.
Trip to 'GasLand' proves to be winner for Conestoga Valley grad Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:35PMWhen Alex Tyson saw the clip of tap water catching fire, he knew he had to be a part of "GasLand," a documentary about the dangers of a certain kind of natural gas drilling that won the Special Jury Prize for Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival in January."My friend and editor on the film, Mat...
lynda.com Releases First Version of Its Free iPhone App Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:11PMCARPINTERIA, Calif.----lynda.com, the award-winning online training provider of computer skills education for consumers, businesses and schools, announces the release of its first version of the lynda.com iPhone App.
Weekend Movie Forecast: Cop Out Vs. The Crazies Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:04PM Click on the film stills for more info and reviews on this week's new releases and repertory screenings, which include Cop Out, The Crazies , A Prophet , Formosa Betrayed , Prodigal Sons , Toe to Toe , The Yellow Handkerchief , Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , Five Easy Pieces , and Point Break .
Friday's Art Notes Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:23PMA roundup of arts headlines.
Soldier of Love: Robin Thicke Talks Sex Therapy Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:28AMBy Dell Frost | MOG Associate Editor Recent chart-buster Robin Thicke occupies a singular space within contemporary R&B. Many artists avoid overtly sexual songs only to be pigeonholed as neo-soul and left to languish. Robin Thicke, meanwhile, is one of the few who have managed to straddle the line, experimenting with a variety of sounds and subjects while maintaining credibility with both sides ...
Zombieland Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:11AMZombieland (Columbia; 88 minutes; R; widescreen; 2009).
Blondes at the movies: hats off to a look that will never fade Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:20AMBombshells, showgirls, gold-diggers, gangsters' molls, platinum ice queens, pouting, sun-kissed sex kittens: the full, gilded spectrum is on display throughout March in Blonde Crazy, a season celebrating the species at the BFI Southbank. Part of the Birds Eye View festival of women's cinema, it arrives hard on the high heels of Birds Eye View's 2009 retrospective devoted to the formidable femme ...
An explosive Oscars Season | By Rebekah Heil © 2010 Longmont Times-Call Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:04AMBest Picture Predicted winner: The Hurt Locker If the usual precursors are any indication, Kathryn Bigelow’s The Hurt Locker is the clear front-runner. It’s locked in the Golden Globe, BAFTA, Director’ s Guild, and more. But this year’s structure also provides a chance for a shakeup.
Cue & A: Ebert still has a voice Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:14AMI like to think of film critic Roger Ebert as a sieve. When Hollywood releases a film, it's probably going to go through him. And after taking in a flick and sharing his thoughts, his readers are left with just the stuff that they can use - a solid opinion, a little humor, an idea of whether or not they'll be wanting to shell out their money to take a look themselves.
The Twitter Effect on Oscar Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:00PMMost of the nominees have accounts -- and some even use them -- but nobody's tweeting for votes in 140-word haikus.
Critic's notebook: 'Shutter Island' as a new-music haven Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:39PMThe misty Boston harbor was on the screen, compelling and mysterious as a painting by Turner. I was transported.