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Meet the yacht that doubles as an island Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:34AMOne of the many stresses of being a billionaire is the difficulty in choosing between purchasing a yacht or an island.
Is 13 a lucky number for the Final Fantasy franchise? | By Marc Camron © 2010 Longmont Times-Call ... Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:21AMThe Final Fantasy series of role-playing games has inspired the sort of fervent fan following usually reserved for pop stars or Brangelina. The series and its spinoffs have sold more than 85 million copies worldwide, an impressive feat for what was once considered a niche genre.
Pathos and beauty unite Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:00AMBLISS (Saturday, 9.35pm, ABC2) is Ray Lawrence's wise and wonderful film of Peter Carey's novel, in a version described by the ABC as the director's cut.
Dillinger Is Dead - Criterion Collection Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:42AMRent It THE MOVIE: Dammit, you got me again, Marco Ferreri! Advantage to you. While our contentious relationship isn't exactly on par with the feud between Armond White and Noah Baumbach--for one thing, even if you were alive, you'd likely have no idea who I am--this cinematic ping pong game has got to stop. The first serve I took from you was your vaunted masterwork La Grande Bouffe , and to ...
Bloomfield Symphony premieres work of Central School student-composer in Long Hill Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:39AMLONG HILL TWP. — Composer Michael Parsons, 14, of Stirling, a student at grades 6-8 Central Middle School, Stirling, premiered his work, “The Plain of the Glaciers,” with the Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Feb. 21, at Bloomfield Middle School as part of the orchestra’s annual family concert.
Relevant Links Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:17AMIn her presentation, AMAA Chief Executive, Peace Anyiam Osigwe, said the award was set up primarily to promote African film and cinema locally and internationally.
Screening room Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:04AMFull-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members and/or children and advance purchases. Call the venue for details.
Bet Saulnier: 3-D effects can't give 'Alice' enough depth Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:14PMMaybe it's oddly fitting that, in the through-the-rabbit hole universe of 'Alice in Wonderland,' three dimensions would somehow seem less than two.
‘Crazy Heart’ deserving of Oscar accolades Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:03PMJeff Bridges gives a powerful and believable performance in the Oscar-winning film "Crazy Heart." He is brilliant as the character Bad Blake. The film won an award for its music as well.
Director's Eye Strain Delays Completion of Expo Film Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:22PM&$ &$Chinese film director Jia Zhangke (left) and actress Zhao Tao attend a retrospective exhibition of Jia's films held by the Museum of Modern Art in New York, March 5, 2010. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com]&$ &$ The documentary film that Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke is making for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo may not be ready in time for the event's opening in May, CRI has learned. Jia, who is editing ...
Digital projection coming to 14,000 more movie screens, including AMC Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:55PMComing to more theaters near you, 3-D viewing. Thanks to $660 million in financing announced Wednesday, Digital Cinema Implementation Partners plans to put digital projection systems in nearly 14,000 movie theater screens, including screens owned by Kansas City-based AMC Entertainment Inc.
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No end in sight Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:18PMGreen Zone tediously rehashes critiques of the war in Iraq
Mexico hopes to lure filmmakers with subsidies Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:17PMMexico has implemented a new program subsidizing filmmakers in a bid to attract more cinema business to the country.
FilAm poet Al Robles in 28th SF Asian American Film Fest Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:17PMSAN FRANCISCO, California, United States—Poet, activist, and Fillmore District native Al Robles will be honored on March 14 at 12:30 p.m. in San Francisco’s Fillmore Plaza on Fillmore and O’Farrell Streets with music, poetry, and remembrance.
'St Albans has done it' - £1million cinema target reached Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:58AMTHE St Albans cinema dream is to become a reality with the full £1 million raised.
'St Albans has done it' - £1million raised for cinema Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:42AMTHE St Albans cinema dream in St Albans is to become a reality with the full £1 million raised.
Restaurant bid for derelict garage site Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:16AMEarley could become home to a new restaurant with rooms if plans are given the go ahead.
Bessie Badilla has no regrets producing acclaimed indie film Bakal Boys Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:14AMThe former supermodel immediately fell in love with the script of the movie.
Uma Thurman - Uma Thurmans Motherhood Flop Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:07AMUma Thurman's new movie 'Motherhood' took in just 88 on its UK debut weekend. The actress - who stars as a harassed Manhattan mother-of-two in the comedy directed...
The Best Films of the Decade (2000-2009): 75-51 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:07AMWe continue our Movie week with Tony K's look back at the best 100 films from the past decade.
Poll: Weigh in on the Anderson Towne Center garage and cinema Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:04AM Do you think the parking garage and cinema behind the Anderson Towne Center will ever be completed?
The battles in Iraq and Pandora highlight the 2010 Oscars Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:01AMNobody would have batted an eyelash last year. If the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences chose to go from five to 10 best-picture nominees in 2009, the landmark decision would have been lauded by fans and critics alike.
Movie Showtimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:54AMCIRCLE CINEMA* 12 S. Lewis 592-FILM www.circlecinema.com CREATION starring Paul Bettany & Jennifer Connelly Wed 3/10 @ 5:00pm Thurs 3/11 @ 2:30pm THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN IN AMERICA: DANIEL ELLSBERG AND THE PENTAGON PAPERS Wed 3/10 @ 12:30 Thurs 3/11 @ 7:30pm-Skype w/Dir. BROKEN EMBRA...
Letters to the editor March 10 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:13AMOn behalf of the Junior Women's Club of Fairfield , we'd like to thank the Fairfield Citizen for its outstanding coverage of the 29th annual Townwide Spelling Bee, one of Fairfield's most anticipated academic events of the year ... at least for fifth graders!
REPORT: ERRORS MADE IN OLD TOWN CINEMA DISTRICT TAX APPEAL Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:07AMRecent property tax appeals in the Old Town Cinema district reveal "a number of procedural errors and policy issues" that the city of Wichita must address as it provides public support to private development, according to a city report released Tuesday.
feature: True story: the making of the Terminator's laser-sighted .45 pistol Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:54PMOne of the most striking images from The Terminator was the weapon he carried and used in his first attempt on Sarah Connor's life: the .45 Longslide, with laser sighting. Who can forget the scene in the gun shop? The gun was likewise such a striking presence on screen it was used on the film's poster. There are T-shirts dedicated to the gun . Terminator was released in 1984, and while laser ...
3D newspaper for Belgium Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:47PMA Belgian newspaper has offered its readers a one-of-a-kind 3D edition, complete with glasses.
Wellywood sign may breach Hollywood copyright Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:33PMA giant "Wellywood" sign planned for the capital may be in breach of international copyright.
THE CHIEL: Missing out on movies Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:30PMTHERE’S a strong feeling in East London that our fair share of decent movies are not being shown here. It comes mainly from the womenfolk who feel we are being let down and that many good titles are ignored in favour of skop, skiet en donner, children’s movies, horror, sci-fi and the like.
Coming to a home near you: TV sets in 3-D, for mere $3K Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:28PMNEW YORK -- Want to be the first one on your block with a 3-D television? It will cost you about $3,000. Samsung and Panasonic will start selling 3-D TVs in U.S. stores this week, inaugurating what manufacturers hope is the era of 3-D viewing in the living room. But because the se...
Film festival a bridge between India and Australia Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:23PMThe director of the Indian Film Festival, which opened in Melbourne on Wednesday, says she hopes the event will be a cultural bridge between the Australian and Indian communities.
Editors' picks Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:21PMFridayMarch 12Clift notesSay what you will about today’s stars (and we say we want to sleep with George Clooney), but three generations ago, there was no one hotter or cooler than Montgomery Clift. A contemporary of Brando and Jimmy Dean, Clift would’ve eclipsed all of them were it...
Our weekly events calendar! Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:21PMFri, March 12Film, “A Place In The Sun”: As part of “That’s Montgomery Clift, Honey!” a tribute retrospective of the Hollywood leading man. $12. 2, 4:30, 7 and 9:30 pm. BAM Rose Cinema [30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4129], www.bam.org...
Lawrence resident John Clifford leaves behind cult film legacy Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:10AMJohn Clifford, 91, passed away Tuesday. The life of this Lawrence resident, was brimming with an array of remarkable experiences and accomplishments, including writing the screenplay for "Carnival of Souls" ...
No charges for actor and SoCal council candidate Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:09AMProsecutors say there is not enough evidence to file charges against a Santa Clarita city council candidate and reality TV contestant arrested on suspicion of raping two 14-year-old girls.
Youngsters cheering for Hampshire star Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:05AMHAMPSHIRE students are keeping everything crossed for the star who went to their college
Movie reviewer Bob Bloom gives his picks for Oscar winners Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:10AMFor some reason, I am not as excited as in previous years about the Academy Awards.
Sheriff enjoys his star turn Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:09AMPATERSON — Passaic County Sheriff Jerry Speziale dazzled fans during a special appearance Saturday before a screening of "Brooklyn’s Finest," in which the veteran officer makes his film debut.
Reitman happy to share Oscar nom with dad Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:08AMOn a personal basis, despite three nominations with his name on them for Up in the Air, writer-director Jason Reitman likely won’t take home any major hardware from the Academy Awards. But he is already a winner.
Cast & Characters Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:50AMAfter the global success of " The World Is Not Enough " in 1999, Pierce Brosnan had completed his contract for three films, and chose to take a short break from Bond before exercising his option for a fourth 007 outing.
Council to discuss new silver screen Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:24PMAction to be taken Tuesday for eight-screen theater
'Precious' Wins Big At Independent Spirit Awards Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:01PMFiled under: Movies , News The Lee Daniels -directed drama 'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire ' was the big winner at last night's Spirit Awards in Los Angeles. The Lionsgate-distributed film took home the best picture prize and four other honors that also included trophies for screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher and its stars Gabourey Sidibe and Mo'Nique . Jeff Bridges won best actor ...
DPS-MIS kids display talents Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:59PMDPS-Modern Indian School students of class I and II celebrated the ninth annual day at Doha cinema yesterday with a cultural programme as the highlight.
JENNY MEADOWS: I'M A DRUG TEST PRISONER Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:53PMRECORD-BREAKER Jenny Meadows says running for Team GB is like being watched by Big Brother.
Best Picture Winners That Haven't Stood the Test of Time Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:46PMCasablanca. Gone with the Wind. It Happened One Night. On the Waterfront. Ben-Hur. Lawrence of Arabia. The Sound of Music. These are the great films of cinema history, Oscar Best Picture winners all, and just hearing their names makes you sigh and wish you could sit down right now and watch them all ...
Dunhills and Duponts get this man all fired up Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:41PMTake the lift to Patel's 7th-floor apartment in Bandra, where one corner resembles a mini-museum. Here, all kinds of lighters greet you.
Anna: The man who saw the future Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:19PMHe became chief minister of Tamil Nadu 43 years ago. A new biography describes how he used the mass media before 24/7 politics began.
Screen syndrome Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:11PMThe hero with a debilitating condition may not be entirely convincing. But the city welcomes him in any case Rizvan Khan is afraid of new people and new places. He can’t stand loud noises or the colour yellow. He does his tasks by the clock and does not understand most of what people say or do.
B.C. downplays Oscars Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:09PMSunday is Oscar night: glitz, glam, celebrities, paparazzi and entourages, the biggest night of the year for Hollywood’s elite. But, 2,175 miles away, in Battle Creek, residents seemed take-it-or-leave-it on the annual cinema awards ceremony.