The book-inspired movies produced during the Golden Age of Hollywood were just as complex and intricate as the ones being made today, except perhaps in the realm of special effects, where computer animation has opened the door for modern adaptations of mind-bending fare, including picture books such as Shrek (by William Steig) and Horton Hears a Who (by Doctor Seuss). Couple these with adult classics now available on DVD such as Ben Hur, From Here to Eternity and Gone With the Wind, and you can find dramatic, literate entertainment for almost anyone.
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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Atonement" director Joe Wright is in talks to shoot the thriller "Hanna," his first foray into the action realm.
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Last year, my colleague and I happily shared our summer movie blockbuster reviews with you and we still might but in this column, we've decided to share our respective views on the how seriously some take the messages films have to offer.
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Penelope Cruz feels uncomfortable talking about nude scenes and says she has "an allergy to labels," but she becomes effusive when discussing her "dream year" with two special films about to hit theaters.
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As part of the annual Rivers and Trails Festival, the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition (VACC) is hosting another event in its MEC Great Rides series.
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NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - There's still some life in the "Saw" horror franchise, despite the disappointing performance of the latest installment.
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There are few times in life where winging it is an acceptable practice. But that is exactly what the provincial government seems to expect the cities of Coquitlam and Port Moody to do when it comes to planning their communities’ futures.
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's concert movie "This Is It" has taken more than $200 million at box offices worldwide in the first two weeks of release, the studio behind the movie said on Thursday.
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Disaster swept the world during the weekend as the apocalyptic movie "2012" registered the biggest opening for a non-franchise movie.
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