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  • Grammy Awards: Funny how the comedy category has changed
    Comedians record material for multiple media platforms, such as TV specials being edited and released on albums, blurring the line as to what should qualify for nomination.Comedians record material for multiple media platforms, such as TV specials being edited and released on albums, blurring the line as to what should qualify for nomination. […]
  • Review: ABC's 'The River' familiarly spooky, with an Amazon bite
    Co-created by Oren Peli, with Steven Spielberg as executive producer, 'The River' adds its own supernatural twist on the found-footage tale.Co-created by Oren Peli, with Steven Spielberg as executive producer, 'The River' adds its own supernatural twist on the found-footage tale. […]
  • Beyond 'Dark Knight': What if Wes Anderson made Batman reboot?
    Hero Complex lead writer Geoff Boucher and graphic artist Sean Hartter came up with 15 imaginary Batman reboots -- and, yes, they did it with tongue in cheek.Hero Complex lead writer Geoff Boucher and graphic artist Sean Hartter came up with 15 imaginary Batman reboots -- and, yes, they did it with tongue in cheek. […]
  • Graham King on 'Hugo's' box-office woes: 'It's been painful'
    Big Picture: When it comes to King's investment in the Martin Scorsese-directed Oscar contender, it's probably time for a healthy dose of gallows humor.Big Picture: When it comes to King's investment in the Martin Scorsese-directed Oscar contender, it's probably time for a healthy dose of gallows humor. […]
  • Mel Gibson on his 'Mad Max' past and new epic aspirations
    Watch the full video from the American Cinematheque event where Hero complex writer Geoff Boucher interviewed Gibson about the career-launching franchise.Watch the full video from the American Cinematheque event where Hero complex writer Geoff Boucher interviewed Gibson about the career-launching franchise. […]
  • George Clooney, Brad Pitt and the crew chow down at Oscar lunch
    Of the 188 people up for Academy Awards this year, 150 attended the annual Oscar nominees luncheon.Of the 188 people up for Academy Awards this year, 150 attended the annual Oscar nominees luncheon. […]
  • Chat with 'Rango' director Gore Verbinski on Feb. 10
    Verbinski admits that taking chances is never easy: "I think it's forgotten that an audience wants something new."Verbinski admits that taking chances is never easy: "I think it's forgotten that an audience wants something new." […]
  • 'Simpsons' to Iran: 'This means war!'
    Iran is banning the sale of all "Simpsons" toys within its borders, but the long-running Fox animated series isn't just rolling over. […]
  • Quick Chat: With Steve Martin
    Steve Martin discusses the Grammy Awards, banjo playing and the Stagecoach Festival.Steve Martin discusses the Grammy Awards, banjo playing and the Stagecoach Festival. […]
  • L.A. Phil 2012-13: John Adams, 'Wild Things,' 'Angels in America'
    Officially announced later Monday, it's a combination of large- and medium-size projects (some new, some evolving), along with the return of familiar faces.Officially announced later Monday, it's a combination of large- and medium-size projects (some new, some evolving), along with the return of familiar faces. […]

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