Movie Trivia for Universal’s 100th Anniversary


The Universal Film Manufacturing Company was officially incorporated in New York on this date in 1912. According to company legend, Carl Laemmle named his company Universal after seeing “Universal Pipe Fittings” written on a passing delivery wagon. To co


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Coeli Carr: Nurse Jackie Actor Defies Limitations of Indian Stereotypes


Indian-American actor Arjun Gupta describes Sam, the character he portrays on Showtime's dramedy Nurse Jackie, as a recovering drug abuser who's simply trying to live his life with both feet on the ground. "In other words, I'm not a terrorist, computer n


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Help Tony Montana take over the (virtual) world in Scarface on iOS

When running down a list of the most iconic films in history, Scarface would undoubtedly be among them. Al Pacino's portrayal of the violent Tony Montana is something to behold and now in the age of video game adaptations, we can jump into his shoes (vir


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Dominic Corry: Is Mark Wahlberg funny?


When I watched David O Russell's 2004 existentialist comedy I Heart Huckabees, I remember being struck by just how funny Mark Wahlberg was in it. In the years since, my views on Wahlberg's ability to be funny have evolved. His history as a juvenile delin


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Local Music Spot Nurtures Its Niche

By Steve Dollar In retrospect, there's no economic reason for Barbès to have lasted a decade. Its owners, French expatriates Olivier Conan and Vincent Douglas, are musicians, not businessmen. The Park Slope bar and music venue, which took over the former


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Leinster's thin blue line proves impossible for Clermont to cross

Clermont 15 Leinster 19: HIGH OCTANE, high tempo, high drama and by the end Clermont’s fans were in a state of high dudgeon. This pretty much had it all, and when Al Pacino memorably talked about inches in Any Given Sunday, he could have had this stupend


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Suit your taste

Pastels are social colours, better suited to informal gatherings than stiffer occasions. While fawn and cream help you blend in, blue and pink are great as standout colours. A man in a pink suit is a guaranteed headturner, so wear it only if you are abso


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Outtakes: New Hollywood


A remarkably rich period for Hollywood cinema between the late Sixties and the late Seventies in which classical studio filmmaking gave way to more independent, authorial, subversive and ebullient productions aimed at the youth. This vast movement is gen


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He ain't nothing but a hound dog: 'Singing' mutt who has been bow-wowing fans across the globe


Singing dog: The terrier has been singing at churches, pubs and clubs and even got a star reception at an open mike night His career, like many world-famous singers, began in a church 'singing' his heart out to uplifting gospel. Today, with his first rec


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I'm a secret advert lover

As our protagonist rocks around the room miming to the voice of Ross MacManus (backed by teenage son Declan, the future Elvis Costello) we discover he does not, after all, have an alcohol problem. No, hes a Secret Lemonade Drinker. Its just as well, as h


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Secrets of the real-life Godfather: 'Coded' letter to mafia boss shows how mobsters run the mafia from behind bars


Expert author says references to home-made jam and Uncle Nicola may have a darker meaning When notorious mafia boss Michele Zagaria was seized from a secret bunker by police last December after 16 years on the run, jubilant police could be seen cheering


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Rainbow: Politicians’ pop culture stunts get our attention

Not everyone sees the president's appearance on late-night TV as cool. One group, American Crossroads, used the footage in an ad that asks Americans if their lives are better since Obama became president. Watch their video here. But this is one of those


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John Cusack on The Raven, His Pseudo-rivalry with Johnny Depp, and His Favorite Career Memories


John Cusack is most fondly remembered for roles that required him to be tortured by matters of the heart—as a trench-coat-clad teenager in Say Anything, a nostalgic assassin in Grosse Pointe Blank, and even a greasy-haired street puppeteer in Being John


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A peek at private lives in Persia

You can learn about Iran on most any newscast on any day, but what, really, do you know of the Iranian people? Iranian culture? Iranian art? We see anti-American protests in the streets of Tehran, or we see the president of Iran giving endless, hateful s


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Mara Berni. Restauranteur. Born August 22, 1932. Died April 10, 2012. Aged 79

Bernis restaurant, Osteria San Lorenzo, was Dianas favourite. The Princess referred to Berni as her mother confessor. Nor was the Princess alone in her affection for the restaurant and Berni: Jack Nicholson, Rod Stewart, Courteney Cox, Margaret Thatcher,


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DVD/Blu-ray: The Son of No One (15)

Dito Montiel's portentous, poorly scripted crime thriller failed to receive a UK cinema release and fails to make the most of a cast that includes Al Pacino, Juliette Binoche and Katie Holmes. Channing Tatum's sullen rookie cop is assigned to the rough Q


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Al Pacino gets fired in the eye!

Veteran actor Al Pacino was hurt in the eye while shooting for an explosive gun firing scene for the film Stand Up Guys . During the shooting of Stand Up Guys , Al Pacino along with fellow veteran actor Christopher Walken had to shoot a gunfight sequence


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Jackson-raised actor Rick Lenz gives insight to Hollywood in very personal memoir

Courtesy photoAccomplished actor Rick Lenz was raised in Jackson. His memoir "North of Hollywood" won the Best Biography at the 2011-12 Los Angeles Book Festival. In terms of living the stereotypical Hollywood life, Rick Lenz has done it all. Lenz, 72 –


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Thief of Thieves #3 Review

If you have not been reading Thief of Thieves, which I recommend, you should be aware of something important. That being the books tagline is there is nothing he cant steal, nothing he cant have except for the life he left behind and its creeping in more


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OG David DeCastro and OT Reilly Reiff Still On The Board At 22

We've got heads on sticks... Bouchette’s Tweet: “Who thought DeCastro would be available at No. 24? Steelers hit biggest need out of the park!” Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene." …ice water in his veins,


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Face-Off: Avengers vs. Dark Knight Rises


Last weeks Face Off saw Robert De Niro victorious in their favor with the readers over the great Al Pacino with a score of 15-8. This week we take a different approach. We will focus on two films that haven't been released yet and focus on the level of o


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Al Pacino Injures Eye During Gunfight Scene on 'Stand Up Guys' Set


Al Pacino has had an accident while working on the set of "Stand Up Guys" in Los Angeles. On Monday, April 23, the "Scarface" actor injured his left eye during the shooting of a gunfight scene with Christopher Walken. It was reported that the two actors


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No One Cares... Not Even Me: 'The Son of No One' (Review)


As some of you already know, I have a strange curiosity bordering on obsession with Channing Tatum. Though I’ve already come to terms with being the only straight man watching Magic Mike this June, I haven’t been able to provide a lot of examples as to w


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Hull Daily Mail published 'Singing terrier' Duke gets his own album

HE CAN howl with the best hound dawg and growl like a bluesman. With a voice that can charm churchgoers or energise the crowds at a jazz night, Duke the singing dog just needs a platform. Nothing but a sound dog: Duke the terrier at the piano. Picture: R


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Lecce – Napoli 0-2: l’”ottava” di Hamsik e la “tripla” di Cavani stendono Cosmi

LECCE – Un Napoli attento, umile e cinico espugna il Via del Mare. Prestazione maiuscola degli uomini di Mazzarri, che vanno in vantaggio, poi raddoppiano e in mezzo controllano con buona tranquillità la gara. Hamsik segna un gol fantastico, l’ottavo in


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Maine university signs ties with Spanish schools

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) -- The University of New England says it's signed agreements with two Spanish universities which will promote overseas studies opportunities at one school and open the door to future agreements with the second. UNE, in Biddeford and


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History Today: Union takes New Orleans

Today is Wednesday, April 25, the 116th day of 2012. There are 250 days left in the year. On April 25, 1862, during the Civil War, a Union fleet commanded by Flag Officer David G. Farragut captured the city of New Orleans. In 1507, a world map produced b


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Occupy Maine to protest student debt load

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- The Occupy Maine group is holding a demonstration in Portland as part of the Occupy movement's national day of protest against the growing student loan debt. Occupy Wall Street says protests are being held on campuses and in commu


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Auburn teen gets 3 years for severe beating

AUBURN, Maine (AP) -- A teenager who severely beat and nearly killed another youth in the parking lot of the Lewiston Mall last year has been sentenced to three years in jail. Nineteen-year-old Jacob Estes of Auburn received an eight-year sentence with t


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Mount Vernon man gets 2 1/2 years for ATV theft

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- A Mount Vernon man who stole a neighbor's all-terrain vehicle and used it to haul scrap before stripping it for scrap has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in jail. Ernest Gagnon Jr. pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of theft by una


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Devils hot topic: What would you say to rally the team?


Saed Hindash/The Star-LedgerDevils coach Pete DeBoer speaks to his team; what would you say to rally the troops? So, if you were giving a motivational speech to rally a Devils team on the brink of a disappointing playoff exit, what would you say to them?


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'Contraband' Star Finally Connects With Wahlberg


Surveying his wish list of potential co-stars, acclaimed actor Ben Foster said that he's always wanted to work with Oscar-nominee Mark Wahlberg. But when Foster finally got his chance recently on the crime thriller "Contraband," he also found out that he


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The Crap We Missed – Monday 4.23.12

I’m not even going to pretend I wouldn’t hit that. Hopefully, the firing squad is ready to go. Oh… this is a movie set? Ron Artest’s elbow is giving Gerard the urge for cocaine. Pretty much everything does that at this point. Fergie doesn’t have to worry


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Incoming Gophers athletics director Norwood Teague talks, Bob Sansevere listens: "I can't wait to get going"

high school. I played quarterback in football. I played everything in basketball, and I caught in baseball. We had some great athletes at my high school. In fact, I always say I'm the second-best athlete ever to come out of Athens Drive High School in Ra


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Gay marriage “simply can’t happen” — Catholic pastor


While several Seattle Catholic parishes have oped out of the anti-same-sex marriage campaign, a Kirkland pastor said Sunday that marriage was “created and defined by God” and that Gay marriage “is simply not possible.” The Rev. Kurt Nagel, pastor of Holy


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I Was Wrong… Tasted All Wrong!

Thank God that Zombie didn’t like the way I tasted. -Al Pacino, Christopher Walken This lol celeb picture was posted on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 at 4:00 pm. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:


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Once again, Daniel Bard in 'pen

Daniel Bard is kind of like Al Pacino in “The Godfather Part III” — just when he thinks he’s out, they keep pulling him back in. Bard’s next turn in the rotation is going to be skipped. He’ll be available to pitch out of the bullpen, and then he’s suppos


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Value Added: He didn’t let the recession paint him into a corner

As a member of an industry that’s in flux, I regularly think about reinventing myself. I recently passed up the chance to participate in a buyout. But I’m only 56, and I want to work several more years in print journalism. Reminds me of a line from “Heat


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'Mythbusters' brings sleuthing skills to Chicago museum

CHICAGO – Who gets wetter, someone walking in the rain or running? Is it really possible to hang from a cliff by your fingers until help arrives like they do in the movies? And is Superman the only one who is faster than a speeding bullet? Museum visitor


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Looking a bit burnt-out Al! Wrinkly Pacino puffs on a cigarette on movie set


We repeatedly hear the warnings that smoking damages the skin. But that didn't seem to phase a slightly haggard looking Al Pacino who puffed away on a cigarette while strolling around the set of his new film. The 71-year-old acting legend looked care wor


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Style shrinks: Our experts analyse Kylie Minogue's Village-People-go-grunge style

Gemma Hayward: I know it's raining, Kylie, but an umbrella would suffice – then you wouldn't have run the risk of being mistaken for one of the Village People. Hugh Montgomery: We're pretty sure the last time we saw this cap it was being glowered beneath


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THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS

TODAYJack Nicholson, movie star, is 75. Glen Campbell, singer and guitarist, is 76. Gary Rhodes, celebrity chef, is 52. Peter Frampton, guitarist, is 62. Lloyd Honeyghan, British boxer, is 52. John Waters, American filmmaker, is 66.MONDAYMichael Moore, d


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LeBron's bad guy image improving with fans

As Al Pacino said in Scarface: Say goodnight to the bad guy. LeBron James' role as the NBA's designated villain could be coming to an end. King James' battered image is improving with sports fans, says Henry Schafer, executive vice president of the Q Sco


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Gay marriage supporters: A vote is coming


Opponents of same-sex marriage will collect enough signatures to force a statewide vote and Washington is due for a nasty, costly Referendum 74 campaign in the fall, supporters heard at a Thursday night banquet. “There will be a ballot measure vote in No


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Coco is an American hero . . . and Friday's Paparazzi Leftovers

Paparazzi photos from Friday, April 20 Reality star Coco ( Ice Loves Coco ) walking her dogs at Chelsea Piers in New York ( pics start here ) Pamela Anderson arriving at Heathrow Airport in London ( pics start here ) Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey out


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Promotion demands a hungry team

I've lost count of the number of managers who have used the well-known Al Pacino speech from the film Any Given Sunday as a motivational tool just before a big game. Queens Park Rangers even played it on the giant screen at Loftus Road before they played


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John Cusack will say anything


John Cusack is a passionate guy. It’s just the way he is, to the limit, all the way. Acting? He started as a kid, never did anything else, and is still at it at 45. Tobacco? Yes, unfortunately, although right now he’s puffing on an electronic cigarette.


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If by saying 'star,' you mean ...

On Monday, a colleague stopped by who'd seen "Angels in America." He wanted to talk about Larry Yando's performance as Roy Cohn in the epic drama by Tony Kushner, now playing at the Court Theatre. There was plenty to talk about. Yando is giving one of th


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Books of The Times: ‘Mr. Broadway,’ a Memoir by Gerald Schoenfeld


Aubrey Reuben/Shubert Archive From left, Bernard Jacobs of the Shubert Organization; Jerome Robbins, director and choreographer; and Gerald Schoenfeld. The subtitle of “Mr. Broadway,” a posthumously published memoir by Gerald Schoenfeld, the longtime cha


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Second Period Open Thread

Get our heads right. "As usual, the hero business is up to me." I didn’t know he lived here, I thought he just flew in for games! "My favorite fan base in D.C. is United's. Period. The end." - Steinberg He doesn’t even go here! Once you take the fisting


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Streep, Kline: Playing Romeo and Juliet

NEW YORK -- Kevin Kline will play Romeo opposite Meryl Streep’s Juliet for a one-night-only staged reading of Shakespeare’s play in Central Park. The Public Theater said that Streep and Kline will combine on June 18 to help celebrate the 50th anniversary


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TV: Awake: “Nightswimming”

What I love most about this show, what elevates even weaker episodes and keeps me from getting too concerned about any conspiracy or mythology or teased out exposition, is the way it continues to connect routine procedural storylines and find new ways to


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De Niro Joins Michael Douglas in Being Horny Old Guy in Las Vegas


Robert De Niro and Michael Douglas are pooling their comedic talents, and--despite public hunger for the "what if?" scenario--it is not for a Fockers/The In-Laws crossover event. That would be great--as we could then assume De Niro's life from Deer Hunte


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Movie capsules: What's playing at Erie's Tinseltown, Millcreek 6 and Movies at Meadville, April 19 -- April 25

Movies at Meadville: "Wrath of the Titans" in 2-D. "The Lucky One": A Marine (Zac Efron) travels to North Carolina after serving three tours in Iraq and searches for the unknown woman (Taylor Schilling) he believes was his good luck charm during the war.


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'American Pie' star Scott plots return after first helping of Irish hospitality

HOLLYWOOD actor Seann William Scott was "bowled over" with his first taste of Ireland yesterday -- and promised to bring his family over on holiday soon.He swapped the red carpet for the cobblestones of Trinity College in Dublin when he was honoured by t


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Face-Off: Al Pacino vs. Robert De Niro


Last week saw the closest Face Off we've had so far with John McClane barely getting the upper hand on Martin Riggs with a score of 14-13. This week we've chosen to go with what I believe will be another close race, two legendary actors, two legendary ca


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Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline to star in one-night-only reading of ‘Romeo and Juliet’

A pair of (movie) star-crossed lovers! In a wildly interesting bout of theatrical casting news, Kevin Kline (age: 64) and Meryl Streep (age: 62) are set to play Romeo and Juliet (approximate ages: 16 and 13) in a one-night-only staged reading of the play


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Meryl Streep And Kevin Kline Get Shakespearean In Central Park!

While Donna Murphy and Amy Adams are getting Into The Woods at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, looks like two other big name actors will soon be heading to the park as well! For the 50th Anniversary of Shakespeare in the Park, the legendary Meryl


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Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline play 'Romeo and Juliet'

Kevin Kline will play Romeo opposite Meryl Streep's Juliet for a one-night-only staged reading of Shakespeare's play in Central Park. The Public Theater said Tuesday that Streep and Kline will combine on June 18 to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of


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Thug Life Princess Pippa Middleton Awaits a Royal Scolding [Dirt Bag]

Breathe a sigh of relief, everyone — Pippa Middleton is probably not going to get into anymore trouble with the Inspector Clouseau after one of her fellow car passengers waved a fake gun at a paparazzo in France. Under French law, Pippa's friend could fa


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Morning-show wars have a new victor


It's morning for America -- "Good Morning America," that is. ABC's a.m. extravaganza finally overthrew NBC's "Today" last week, ending its archrival's 16-year grip atop the weekly ratings. "GMA," hosted by George Stephanopoulos and Robin Roberts, drew an


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The Fiver | Unneccessarily Pedantic Obfuscation | Barney Ronay

It has been a particularly fine couple of days in the largely illusory realm of top top top flight English football for things that don't really exist. Stuff that's not there: it's just so hot right now. First of all of course there was the spectacle of


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Al Pacino and Chris Walken in a picture from their film Stand Up Guys

Christopher Walken and Al Pacino on the set of their new movie Stand Up Guys. Whatmore istheir to say? www.shortlist.com 04-16-12 Screen Name (or blank if anonymous) Real Name (never published) Email (never published) Website(optional) TalkBack: What do


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Steven Bauer: Hoy hay cintas más violentas que "Scarface"

MIAMI BEACH, Florida, EE.UU. – Steven Bauer, quien diera vida a Manny en la emblemática película de gángsters "Scarface" junto a Al Pacino, opina que los excesos mostrados en el filme de Brian de Palma se quedan cortos ante lo que ofrecen muchas producci


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Celeb birthdays for the week of April 22-28

April 22: Actress Charlotte Rae ("The Facts of Life") is 86. Actress Estelle Harris ("Seinfeld") is 80. Singer Glen Campbell is 76. Actor Jack Nicholson is 75. Singer Mel Carter is 69. Country singer Cleve Francis is 67. Director John Waters is 66. Singe


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Crime writer Peter James suffers real life terror with female stalker


Britain’s best-selling crime writer Peter James’s latest novel depicts a crazed fan whose obsession with a rock superstar turns very sinister. But James did not need to delve very far into his imagination for his fictional story because in real life, I c


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Akshay gears up for gangster mode!


He has just won audiences over with his amusing role in the comic caper, Housefull 2, but Akshay Kumar is ready for a complete makeover. The actor is set don a sombre avatar, albeit strictly on silver screen. In Milan Luthria’s Once Upon A Time In Mumbaa


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The Best Al Pacino And Christopher Walken Photo You'll Ever See

Click here to leave a comment. HuffPost High School welcomes a lively, thoughtful debate in the comment section. Keep in mind that the articles here are penned by young authors, so please keep criticism respectful, and help us to keep this a safe and sup


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Investigative Journalists in Film - FemaleFirst.co.uk

From the timeless Call Northside 777 to the modern day State of Play, via All the President’s Men and The China Syndrome, investigative journalism has been a fundamental part of many classic movies. This feature will take a look at some of the movies whe


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'Roger Isn't Who I Am': An Interview With John Slattery of 'Mad Men'

The actor, who directed this week's episode of the Emmy-winning show, on what it's like to play Roger Sterling Actor John Slattery is directing this Sunday night's installment of Mad Men. As regular viewers of the series know, Slattery plays the irrepres


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Lionel Richie Isn't the Only Celeb With Serious Tax Problems


Uh oh. Lionel Richie is in big trouble. The man behind such classics as "All Night Long" and "Hello" has received a tax lien from the IRS, which basically means that homeboy needs to fork over some serious dough to the government, or else. Richie's net w


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Casting: Fanning, Glover, Winnick


God Help The Girl Elle Fanning and Olly Alexander are in negotiations to join the Glasgow-set musical "God Help the Girl". Belle and Sebastian lead singer Stuart Murdoch penned and will direct the film which begins shooting in Glasgow in June. Alexander


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IPO News : Digital Cinema Destinations Corp, DCIN


Digital Cinema Destinations Corp. CEO Bud Mayo talks about his plans for the Rialto and the Cranford Theater. Digital Cinema Destinations Corp (NASDAQ:DCIN) has three movie theaters and plans to use the IPO proceeds for acquisitions, to repay debt and fo


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Party Favors: Framing The Action

LIZARD LICK - Once more it’s time for a weekend of cinematic truth with the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina from April 12 - 15. This remains the friendliest film festival in America with an Award ceremony that’s more about


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Rebecca Tyrrel: 'Julie Christie has made an art form of turning down films such as The Godfather'


Who knew that Julie Christie, who hard as it is to believe turns 71 today, was considered for the part of the first Bond girl 50 years ago, but was cast aside for being too flat-chested? Ursula Andress got the part instead and looked marvellous with that


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Hot Live Blog Action - Blazers vs. Mavericks


I envisioned more nights like this when I first came here, but everything happens for a reason. Better late than never. "Look, Reginald, the Blazers are only up by two in the waning minutes of a game they had easily in hand only mere moments ago!" "But t


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The Week in Quotes


“Many people would tell you Samuel Eto’o went to Dagestan because of a salary of €20 million per annum. No! I chose to go and adventure in that part of the world because I wanted to show those who are looking up to me, I mean African youths, that an Afri


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Celebrity tax troubles

Nicolas Cage: In 2010, the actor told People magazine that he owed $14M in back taxes. At present, he is said to have paid around $7M of it back. (Jason Merritt / Getty Images) Nicolas Cage: In 2010, the actor told People magazine that he... MC Hammer: T


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MLSE keeps trotting out losers


Habs Erik Cole (67) and Max Pacioretty celebrate a second-period goal against the Leafs in the final game of the regular season in Montreal. Leafs failed to make the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season. (QMI AGENCY) Who was impressed with Larry T


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Everyone was a winner when British talent met the Olympic spirit

The opening is especially evocative. From the memorial service for gold-medal-winning sprinter Harold Abrahams in 1978, the film flashes back to the early 1920s. There is that Vangelis music and that mesmerising slow motion footage of the young athletes


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Post Mortem

Pablo Larraín and Alfredo Castro — the director and star, respectively, of the acclaimed Chilean black comedy “Tony Manero” (2008) — reunite in the chilling “Post Mortem.” In the earlier movie, Castro played a killer obsessed with the John Travolta chara


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ECHO Entertainment News: Tony Christie talks Bill Kenwright, John Lennon and Al Pacino

TONY Christie has had an illustrious career spanning 40 years. He has sold over 10 million records including the hits I Did What I Did For Maria, (Is This the Way to) Amarillo and Avenues and Alleyways. His recent chart successes include Sweet September,


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It’s Time To Talk About How Similar The Posters For 1992′s The Player And 1989′s The Big Picture Are

How many blog posts about movie posters with similarities do we all have to sit through before someone just SAYS IT? Does this count as a link to Kevin Bacon? I just replied to Facetaco’s comment. Facetaco replied to Kelly’s Post. Kelly works with Gabe.


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QPR 3-0 Swansea City | Premier League match report


Queens Park Rangers showed their determination to avoid relegation by storming to an emphatic victory over Swansea City to build on recent wins over Liverpool and Arsenal. Spectacular goals from Joey Barton, Jamie Mackie and Akos Buzsaky sunk the visitor


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Sandwich Place, S.F.


John Storey / Special to the Chronicle Patricia Lopez makes an Al Pacino sandwich at the Sandwich Place in San Francisco's Mission District. Among the other goodies are the pastrami sandwich. It's a challenge to find deli-style fare when you live in an a


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Al Pacino appears to channel Monty Python routine for co-star Christoper Walken


It is widely regarded as one of the greatest comedy sketches of all time. And it seems Al Pacino is a big fan of Monty Python's famous Ministry of Silly Walks, if his performance in front of Christopher Walken today is anything to go by. The acting legen


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QPR Report Thursday: QPR Heading Towards the Light?...Swansea Reports...Happy Birthday Flavio!

- - From the Bushman QPR Photo Archives C/o Haqpr1963! - Visit the truly-fascinating Bushman QPR Photo Archives - Follow QPR REPORT on TWITTER! - QPR REPORT MESSAGEBOARD - Visit the cutting-edge, football-only, QPR Report messageboard (and see items you


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Ron Wood Talks of New Rolling Stones Music

MUSIC NEWS - At a recent press conference in NYC for his art exhibition, Faces, Time and Places, which features his paintings, Rolling Stone, Ronnie Wood said the classic rockers will meet in a recording studio later this month "to just throw some ideas


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Elle Fanning and Olly Alexander to Star in Musical GOD HELP THE GIRL; Vanessa Ferlito and Katheryn Winnick Join STAND UP GUYS


Elle Fanning ( Super 8 ) and Olly Alexander ( Enter the Void ) have signed on to star in God Help the Girl , a musical written and directed by Belle & Sebastian frontman Stuart Murdoch . The band released a concept album titled God Help the Girl as a pre


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Ron Wood says Rolling Stones headed back to studio

Outside the Stones, Wood, who turns 65 in June, is busier than ever. His visual art career is thriving, he is being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for a second time this week in Cleveland, he has a radio show in Britain, and fruitful solo p


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Bollywood Now More Professional, but Impersonal: Anupam Kher

New Delhi, Apr11 (IANS): He has been part of the film industry for almost three decades. Veteran actor Anupam Kher says that there was a lot of togetherness earlier in the industry, but Bollywood has now become professional but impersonal. "The industry


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Stand Up Guys - first look: Al Pacino and Christopher Walken play ageing criminals


They're arguably two of the greatest actors of their generation, and they're certainly cult heroes. So film fans may be excited to see these new snaps of Christopher Walken and Al Pacino on the set of their new movie in Los Angeles. The legendary duo hav


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Ronnie Wood: Rolling Stones to go into studio soon

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood holds up one of his works of art during a news conference unveiling his new art exhibit "Faces, Time and Places" on Monday, April 9, 2012, in New York. (Evan Agostini / AP) Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood holds u


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Bollywood gears up for gangster dramas!


There is something about gangster films that fascinates Bollywood. There are legendary ones like Amitabh Bachchan's Deewar, (reportedly based on Haji Mastan), Don, Agneepath, and more recently Satya, Company and Vaastav. And then, there are some forgetta


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Wilde Imaginings

The eternal spirit of playwright, poet, novelist and gay icon Oscar Wilde was certainly wafting around the Castro Theatre last Wednesday night when star Al Pacino attended the North American premiere of his film Wilde Salome, a star-studded affair produc


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Stones set to roll again

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood with a guest at an exhibition of his work in New York. Source: AFP RONNIE Wood says the Rolling Stones will meet in a recording studio later this month "to just throw some ideas around". The guitarist said he and the


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Rolling Stones to go into studio soon

NEW YORK - Ronnie Wood says the Rolling Stones will meet in a recording studio later this month "to just throw some ideas around". The guitarist for the legendary rock group said yesterday that he and the band just want "to get the feel again". He also a


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Go For The Jugular


The legendary 60 Minutes interrogator Mike Wallace has died. A month shy of his 94th birthday, Wallace slipped into the after-realm "at a care facility in New Haven, where he had lived in recent years," according to Tim Weiner's N.Y. Times obit. I flinch


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‘Nosy and Insistent,’ Icon Mike Wallace, Dead at 93

Part of Wallace’s legacy, though you won’t see it cited many places today, remains his role in the Phillip Morris – Jeffrey Wigand scandal that rocked “60 Minutes” and became unlocked in Michael Mann’s great film “The Insider,” with Russell Crowe, Al Pac


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Mike Wallace's great moment of pause was immortalized forever in 'The Insider'


Mike Wallace was one of the original correspondents for CBS's "60 Minutes," which debuted in 1968. The news has landed that legendary "60 Minutes" newsman Mike Wallace has passed away at the age of 93. It was reported by "CBS Sunday Morning" earlier toda


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Is this the last chapter in a Hollywood fairy tale for Julia Roberts?

In her new movie, Mirror Mirror, an inventive reworking of the Snow White story, Julia Roberts plays the Evil Queen, pursued by advancing age, losing her looks and uncertain if anyone still likes her. Oddly, a number of reviewers have wondered what it wa


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Don't miss the boat on Hampton Roads festivals this spring

Scurry up into the metaphorical crow's nest and train your eyes on the calendar's horizon. You'll spot a fleet of festivals heading straight for Hampton Roads. Spring is when outdoor parties start popping — right along with the flowers. This spring, an u


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10 SEO Leadership Qualities


Any successful cause, country, or company has a strong leader behind it. Leaders can inspire people and motivate them to rise like a phoenix. The 20th century saw great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King, and many others.


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Looking back on love

She has long been admired as a strong, single woman who raised a young family on her own. But now Diane Keaton has admitted that she would have preferred to have had a man by her side after all. The Annie Hall actress said she loves being a mother but th


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50 Cent Joins New Film “The Tomb” With Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger


[ AllHipHop News ] 50 Cent has just signed on to star in director Mikael Hafstrom’s upcoming action film team-up alongside Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger called The Tomb . As reported by Variety , The Tomb finds Stallone playing “an expert


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Masters blog, Day Five: Is boycott a sexist word?

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The issue of whether the Augusta National Golf Club will invite a female to become a member still hangs around this place like the pollen off the pine trees. Now, the media is becoming part of the story, which, if you're as old-school as


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University of Michigan Flint playwright talks Actors Studio, new play


Courtesy PhotoAward-winning playwright Sean Michael Welch will premier his new play, "All An Act," at Pace University's 2012 Spring Repertory Season. Pace University's theatre program is the only Masters of Fine Arts program officially sanctioned by the


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Noir classic 'Laura' plays Northwest Film Forum


As part of the series "Class Reunion: High School Through the Decades," the SIFF Film Center presents a one-time screening of Richard Linklater's 1993 last-day-of-high-school comedy "Dazed and Confused" at 9:30 p.m. Friday; Film Center at the Seattle Cen


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50 Cent To Co-Star Alongside Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger For "The Tomb"

Fif has been trying to crack the movie scene but without any luck, after landing some decent roles with big names like Robert DeNiro, Bruce Willis, Nicholas Cage and Al Pacino. Although, The movies themselves haven't exactly panned out, Curtis is hoping


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THE LEAST funny event of the year took place last Sunday. Inserting a tongue the size of Texas into their gaping cheek, the organisers of the Golden Raspberries Awards handed out gongs for the worst films and performances of the last 12 months. This year


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With 'Jack and Jill,' Sandler sets Razzie record for worst film

Adam Sandler and friends have scored a new high — or low — among voters of the Razzies, an Academy Awards spoof that presents prizes for the year's worst movies. Sandler's "Jack and Jill" managed a Razzies first this week, claiming 10 awards to sweep eve


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TV: Podmass: The best podcasts for the week of March 29-April 4

“It’s not uncommon [for bats to live in chimneys of old houses]. It’s just uncommon to keep them there.” —Adam, resident of a bat-infested home, Judge John Hodgman “Here’s why I don’t like Jane Fonda, and not just because I think Vietnam is one of the be


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Adam Sandler's Jack and Jill Swept 32nd Annual Razzie Awards

Adam Sandler's 'Jack and Jill' swept the boards at the 32nd Annual Razzie Awards in California Sunday night (04-01-12). The comedy - in which Adam plays both an advertising executive and his obnoxious sister - took home every single prize at the Golden R


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The 100 Most Heated Rivalries in Sports


It's known as the Battle of Pennsylvania, a passionate and competitive hatred between two Atlantic division teams, both yearning for their state's spotlight. But while the teams began facing off in 1967, the rivalry truly picked up steam with the arrival


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Casting the key to film success


Ashton Kutcher, left, is set to play Steve Jobs, right. (AFP/Reuters file photos) HOLLYWOOD -- In this era of sequels, remakes, spin-offs and retreads, sometimes the only spark of anything inspired at the movies comes from the casting. How many times hav


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March Madness: Beyond the Bracket


Friends often tell me that the regular college basketball season doesn’t matter, and that it’s all about the tournament.To them I ask, are you kidding? What if Duke hadn’t lost to Florida State in the regular season? Maybe they wouldn’t have played them,


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Sandler makes worst-movie history


LOS ANGELES - Adam Sandler and friends have scored a new high - or low - among voters of the Razzies, an Academy Awards spoof that presents prizes for the year's worst movies. Sandler's "Jack and Jill" managed a Razzies first on Sunday, claiming 10 award


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‘Mad Men’ gets (more) Jewish, Sandler film sets Razzies’ mark, Rihanna getting into Kabbalah?

Later he returns to his tiny apartment where his father, with a comically thick Yiddish accent, says the blessing over the children usually reserved for Friday nights in a voice required only by a professional cantor. All of this played out in the same e


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Leinster are Ireland's No 1 side, admits Flannery

"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!" -- Al Pacino, Godfather IIIAs a keen movie buff, Jerry Flannery would appreciate the sentiment.He's retired a week now but he can't possibly cut the umbilical cord with his beloved Munster. It's just


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Taylor is far from forgotten by Italian fans

Wednesday April 4, 2012 sleep-deprivation lends a haze to everything. James is so used to it and I’m NOT!" ‘Will you still need me, "Will you still feed me, In the case of James Taylor, who turned 64 three weeks ago, that Lennon-McCartney classic from 19


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Adam Sandler Lands 10 Razzie Awards - PostChronicle.com

Adam Sandler and his flop film Jack And Jill made history at the Golden Raspberry Awards on Sunday (01Apr12) by scooping a massive 10 dishonours. The funnyman was named Worst Actor and Actress for his dual male and female roles in the cross-dressing come


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Nana Patekar to get an image makeover


Hardcore Marathi manoos Nana Patekar is all set to re-invent himself. We've reason to believe that he has hired the services of a leading endorsement and marketing company (Percept India Ltd) to work on what is secretly being referred to as 'Brand Nana'.


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Correction of the Week – Carlo Padavani is John Travolta’s drugs baron

CORRECTION of the week in The Metro: Several readers have pointed out that alleged crime lord Carlo Padovani (Metro Friday) is said to have modelled himself on Tony Montana, the fictional Cuban drug dealer played by Al Pacino in the 1983 movie Scarface –


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Sandler in record Razzies sweep


news and views - 24 hours a day Adam Sandler's film swept the board at the Razzies Adam Sandler and friends have scored a new high – or low – among voters of the Razzies, an Academy Awards spoof that presents prizes for the year’s worst movies. Sandler’s


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Razzies: Adam Sandler Scoops 10 Awards, Sweeps Every Single Category

Adam Sandler and friends have scored a new high - or low - among voters of the Razzies, an Academy Awards spoof that presents prizes for the year's worst movies. Sandler's Jack and Jill managed a Razzies first, claiming 10 awards to sweep every single ca


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Adam Sandler sets worst-movie record with Razzies sweep

Los Angeles-- Adam Sandler and friends have scored a new high — or low — among voters of the Razzies, an Academy Awards spoof that presents prizes for the year's worst movies. Sandler's "Jack and Jill" managed a Razzies first on Sunday, claiming 10 award


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Razzie Awards, le pire du cinéma américain: record de trophées pour Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler a remporté dix Razzie Awards , dimanche 1er avril lors de la cérémonie parodique qui récompense le pire du cinéma hollywoodien. Avec la comédie Jack & Julie qu'il a co-écrite, l'acteur réalise le grand chelem avec un trophée dans chaque caté


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Frank Serpico in Saugerties livestream at 8:30 p.m.

Frank Serpico, the former whistle-blowing NYPD police officer, is set to make a rare public appearance at the new Saugerties Performing Arts Factory for during Green Peas TV’s “Against the Grain” event. The Freeman is set to livestream the “storytelling”


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Saturday Sundae: Sebastian Larsson's double unhinges Manchester City

Sebastian Larsson may be a winger who can't run very fast and doesn't really beat people but he does score some timely goals. His brace against City could be crucial in the title race. Fans rose and applauded in the 19th minute of Villa's match against C


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MythBusters exhibition now open in Chicago


AP PHOTO/Museum of Science and Industry, J.B. Spector In this March 14, 2012 photo provided by the Museum of Science and Industry, Jamie Hyneman, left, and Adam Savage, stars of the Discovery Channel television show “Mythbusters” pose outside the Museum


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"Jack and Jill" favorite for anti-Oscar

The winners of the Golden Raspberry or Razzie prize, the so-called anti-Oscar awarded to the worst films of the year, will be named in Los Angeles today. The top favorites include Adam Sanlder whose “Jack and Jill” cross-dressing comedy has been nominate


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