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effort, the gripping, finely acted (by Al Pacino and Kitty Winn), "Panic in Needle Park" (1971). A capable technician with a knack for extracting well-rounded performances,

Studio Bosses Drawn Into Private Eye Scandal
such A-list stars as Tom Cruise, Al Pacino and Warren Beatty. Since Meyer took over at Universal, the studio has gone through three owners – Canadian liquor distributor Seagram

Studio Bosses Face Unwanted Attention
such A-list stars as Tom Cruise, Al Pacino and Warren Beatty. Since Meyer took over at Universal, the studio has gone through three owners _ Canadian liquor distributor Seagram

Prosecutors eye studio bosses' links to Hollywood detective
such A-list stars as Tom Cruise, Al Pacino and Warren Beatty. Since Meyer took over at Universal, the studio has gone through three owners — Canadian liquor distributor Seagram

Summer Classic Series 'Serpico'
Series presents the based-on-fact hit starring Al Pacino , John Randolph and Tony Roberts. — Lauren Clonts From the Promoter: Al Pacino , John Randolph, Tony Roberts. Directed by

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the seventies. In the era of Al Pacino , Dustin Hoffman, and Woody Allen–a time when people acknowledge the humor and good sense in cowardice–might not the girl reporter (Margot

Movie Review : Meet the New Boss, Once Again, in'Land of the Blind'
Robert Edward's satirical allegory shamelessly borrows ideas from Orwell's"1984,"then tramples them into the dust.
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Movie Review: Crossword Puzzles and the People Who Live Them in'Wordplay'
Patrick Creadon's documentary offers a rare glimpse into the obsessive world of crossword puzzle composers and solvers.
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Movie Review:'A/K/A Tommy Chong,'a Documentary About the Comedian and the Law
Josh Gilbert's film tells the depressing, often ridiculous and generally enraging story of how and why Tommy Chong ended up doing time in a minimum-security prison.
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Movie Review:'Going Under': My Fair Dominatrix, a Love Story
A married therapist (Roger Rees) and his dominatrix (Geno Lechner) attempt a real-world romance with predictably strained results.
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Movie Review: A Man-Child Who Has His World Under Control in'Click'
Adam Sandler turns his careless attention to family life in this comedy about a harried white-collar father who acquires a remote control that allows him to hopscotch through time.
MANOHLA DARGIS

Movie Review: In'Lower City,'a Love Triangle With Soft Edges
While this Brazilian drama turns out to be a predictable and somewhat sentimental lower-depths love triangle, Alice Braga gives a tough, candid performance that almost makes it work.
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Movie Review:'The Road to Guantánamo'Offers Grim Chronicles That Anger and Stir
"The Road to Guantánamo,"based on the testimony of three British Muslims captured in Afghanistan in 2001, is a wrenching and dismaying account of cruelty and bureaucratic indifference.
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Movie Review: Samurai Battle for Survival in'The Hidden Blade'
By taking samurai-movie conventions and placing them in the harsh light of daily survival, the veteran filmmaker Yoji Yamada illuminates the twilight of an entire way of life.
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Movie Review:'Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man': A Documentary Song of Praise
Lian Lunson's wonderful documentary portrait combines pieces of an extended interview with Mr. Cohen with a tribute concert at the Sydney Opera House in January 2005.
STEPHEN HOLDEN

Vincent Sherman, Studio-Era Hollywood Director, Dies at 99
Vincent Sherman made a string of successful movies with legendary stars like Bette Davis, Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Joan Crawford and Errol Flynn in the 1940's and 50's.
ROBERT BERKVIST

A Night Out With: Jack Black: The Vegan Side of Rock
On a recent night off from promoting his latest adventure,"Nacho Libre,"Mr. Black revealed a less-raucous side at a vegetarian restaurant.
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For Kevin Smith, the View From the Convenience Store Is Still Askew
"Clerks II"is a shrewd career move for Kevin Smith, taking his characters into the present and even ratcheting up his own forward-looking marketing skills.
CARYN JAMES

Critic's Choice:'For the Love of Movies: The Cinema of Benoît Jacquot'
Rarely have the filmmaker's interest in women and in the world been as gracefully joined together as in the movies of Benoît Jacquot.
MANOHLA DARGIS

Questions for Jack Black: Mucho Macho
The actor and comedian talks about taking on professional wrestlers, his secret passion for Scrabble, what's on his iPod and becoming a father.
DEBORAH SOLOMON

A Strange Loss of Face, More Than Embarrassing
A Philip K. Dick android that Warner Independent Pictures had intended to use on a promotional tour for Richard Linklater’s"A Scanner Darkly"has gone missing.
SHARON WAXMAN

Retro Hollywood With a Hip-Hop Beat
Bryan Barber's debut feature film,"Idlewild,"is a musical set in the Prohibition-era South and starring OutKast's AndréBenjamin and Antwan Patton.
RONI SARIG

Richard Stahl, Film and Television Actor, 74, Is Dead
Richard Stahl spent more than 40 years in stage, film and television comedies.
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Carey, Combs and Foxx to receive Hollywood stars
Mariah Carey, Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jamie Foxx are among the celebrities who will receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year.The Hollywood Walk of Fame committee recently finalised their selections for 2007 – over 200 nominations were

"Waist Deep"
Parole be damned, ex-con O2 (Tyrese Gibson) takes on South Central gang leaders after his car is stolen with his son in the backseat. Rapper The Game plays the main gangster–in a part that just as easily could have gone to DMX or Ja Rule–and Meagan

Superman Star Returns to Iowa
Superman Star Returns to Iowa Monday June 26, 2006 6:46 PM AP Photo IACN110 By HENRY C. JACKSON Associated Press Writer WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Superman's parents say Brandon Routh is still the kind and earnest son they raised in Norwalk. That may

DVD REVIEW: Ultraviolet (Unrated Edition)
'Ultraviolet is a travesty and to do any more than rent this would be a waste of your money. Come to think of it, renting it is equally a waste…' Get The Review Here! Stay up to date with everything DVD related from reviews, release dates and newly

DIDDY, MARIAH, JAMIE FOXX ARE 2007 HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME INDUCTEES
DIDDY, MARIAH, JAMIE FOXX ARE 2007 HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME INDUCTEES June 26, 2006 – 1:37pm By: Janine Coveney Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, Grammy winner Mariah Carey, and Oscar winner Jamie Foxx are among the 23 entertainers who will receive stars

Richards Confirmed for 'Pirates 3'
In an interview with Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest director Gore Verbinski IGN Film Force scored word that Rolling Stone Keith Richards will be joining the cast of Pirates of the Caribbean 3, currently rumored to have the title Pirates of

Carey, Combs and Foxx to receive Hollywood stars
Carey, Combs and Foxx to receive Hollywood stars 26/06/2006 – 19:16:25 Mariah Carey, Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jamie Foxx are among the celebrities who will receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year.The Hollywood Walk of Fame committee recently

NYC Renames Block After Humphrey Bogart
NYC Renames Block After Humphrey Bogart Monday June 26, 2006 3:31 PM AP Photo NYET124 NEW YORK (AP) – The Upper West Side brownstone where Humphrey Bogart grew up has long ago been turned into public housing. But the block, like Paris, will always be

Studio Bosses Face Unwanted Attention
such A-list stars as Tom Cruise, Al Pacino and Warren Beatty. Since Meyer took over at Universal, the studio has gone through three owners — Canadian liquor distributor Seagram

Director of 'Hail, Hail' recalls his difficult gig with Chuck Berry
a Gentleman" and snagged acting great Al Pacino and Charlize Theron for "The Devil's Advocate." But nothing was quite like working with Chuck Berry on "Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll."

Providing A Bridge
movies featuring Steve McQueen, Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and other Hollywood idols. Still, he feels a bond with the young Yemenis who share not only his language but the toffee hue

Today – Universal Studios Home Video will release"Scarface: Platinum …
on DVD in October. Learn more. Al Pacino as Tony Montana By Roger Yip Universal Studios Home Video will release "Scarface: Platinum Edition" on DVD this October 3rd. This release

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And the Oscar winner goes to … a comic-book flick
who would win Oscars shortly after, Al Pacino ("Scent of a Woman") and Kathy Bates ("Misery"). "Hulk" had Jennifer Connelly ("A Beautiful Mind"), "Spider-Man" had Cliff Robertson

Jay-Z Rolls Out Classics, Big Surprises At Reasonable Doubt 10th-Anniversary Show
Pain in Da Ass do the Al Pacino -in-"Scarface" impersonation that starts off the album. Jay then arrived onstage, driven in a white-and-tan Lexus GS 300 that looked to be in mint

Comic flicks with Oscar recipients
Kramer" and "Rain Man" Estelle Parsons, supporting actress, "Bonnie and Clyde" Al Pacino later won best actor for "Scent of a Woman" Kathy Bates later won best actress for "Misery"

Johnny's a top signer (ITV.com)
Hollywood hottie Johnny Depp has beaten a host of A-listers to be voted the best autograph signer. Tom Cruise may have spent over four hours with fans at the premiere of Mission Impossible III, but he obviously couldn't match up to genuine Johnny.

Two for the money (El Colombiano)
The career of Brandon Lang goes to pieces after falling during an American football game that leaves him with a broken leg. Then another career begins, one that awakens in him more resignation than faith: a phone line betting forecaster.

Central Park goes to the dogs for ASPCA charity walk (Newsday)
Although "It's Raining Cats and Dogs" blared over the speaker system, only the latter were spotted at the first annual ASPCA Central Park Dog Walk Saturday morning.

Studio Bosses Drawn Into Private Eye Scandal (CBS 2 New York)
Studio bosses Brad Grey and Ron Meyer are two of the most powerful men in the entertainment industry. On their way to the top, both enlisted the help of private eye Anthony Pellicano, who is now accused in a federal indictment of wiretapping celebrities and others to dig up dirt to help clients in legal disputes.

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On their way to the top, both enlisted the help of private eye Anthony Pellicano, who is now accused in a federal indictment of wiretapping celebrities and others to dig up dirt to help clients in legal disputes.

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The Sports Guy: You Tube and me (ESPN)
Bill Simmons celebrates the essence of the Internet by revealing his You Tube Hall of Fame.

Studio bosses face unwanted attention (AP via Yahoo! News)
Studio bosses Brad Grey and Ron Meyer have scaled Hollywood's ruthless ranks to become two of the most powerful men in the entertainment industry.

Murder-suicide stuns Peabody (Boston Globe)
PEABODY — George D. Kalogeropoulos considered himself an underachiever, but an honest one. “I don't have time to lie," the 25-year-old wrote in his profile on MySpace.com. He dreamed of having children one day, and the gallery of pictures he posted on the website show him smiling with friends and family, including two photos with his father, Demetrios .

Would-be robbers select wrong store (St. Petersburg Times)
"I shot them before they shot me," the owner says. Police arrest two wounded suspects three blocks from the business.

Clever wordplay | Down: an 8-letter word for a spellbinding movie
"I don't know, they're fun," says former President Bill Clinton, on the appeal of crossword puzzles. Simple words, but he's got it right…
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Audiences like the way documentaries keep it real
Truth hasn't just been stranger than fiction this year; it's been better, with documentaries emerging as some of the strongest?and…

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27 years in the movies, and Kermit still hasn't croaked
Should you wish to feel old, consider this: It's been 27 years since "The Muppet Movie" made its debut. The first movie to feature Jim Henson's…
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"Syriana" pulls the lid off a volatile mix
"Syriana" (Warner Bros.): George Clooney won the supporting-actor Academy Award for this ensemble tale that examines the unseemly manner…

Clue: Makes you scratch your head. Answer: Merl Reagle.
Movies that should not be shown together: "Soapdish"/ "Hair. " "Driving Miss Daisy"/ "Nuts. " Popular songs that sound like they were written…
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Who's gonna save us now?
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's … Now wait just a minute, Superman fans. How many times can the citizens of Metropolis…

"Click": There's nothing remotely funny here
We've all wanted to hit the mute button on real life, be it a yakking mate, a loudmouthed stranger or a stupid boss. That not-very-original mime joke…

Jolie and Pitt plan another adoption
On TV "Anderson Cooper 360," 7 o'clock tonight, CNN (repeated at 10 p.m.) NEW YORK?Angelina Jolie says she and Brad Pitt, who have…

Giant Monsters on the Loose in Hollywood (About.com)
It's time once again for American Cinematheque's annual Giant Monsters on the Loose! Film Festival. The event will take place June 30 – July 2 in Hollywood (details on the…

Pellicano Case Moves Beyond Hollywood (New York Times)
Confidential F.B.I. records show that the scandal's tentacles have extended to reach people prominent in the worlds of fine art and classical music.

Hollywood Star Is A Dream Come True For Diddy (Teen Hollywood)
Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is delighted he will be honoured with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star next year, because he has always dreamed of receiving the prestigious honour.

Two Riders Hospitalized After Hollywood Spills (BloodHorse)
By Claire Novak Jockeys David Flores and Jose Valdivia Jr. were hospitalized following three separate spills at Hollywood Park on Sunday.

Hollywood Star Is A Dream Come True For Diddy (ContactMusic)
LATEST: Hip-hop mogul SEAN COMBS is delighted he will be honoured with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star next year (07), because he has always dreamed of

Hollywood Bowl honors Santana, Andre Watts (Reuters via Yahoo!7 Music News)
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Rock guitarist Carlos Santana and classical pianist Andre Watts were inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame Friday night, becoming the 25th and 26th performers added to the roster of the biggest stars to play the landmark venue.

Mariah Carey, 'Diddy' Combs among new stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Mariah Carey, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Robert Altman and Jamie Foxx lead an eclectic mix of show business figures due to receive the ultimate recognition of celebrity — a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

Superman can 'rescue Hollywood' (BBC News)
Hollywood executives are hoping Superman Returns will boost film revenues over the summer.

What Makes Richard Brener Run?
LOS ANGELES IT was a typical June Friday in Hollywood, and the town was anxiously awaiting early word on the titans and turkeys of the summer movie season. Over at Chaya Brasserie, Richard Brener, a lanky 34-year-old development executive for New Line

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (Moartea domnului Lazarescu)
Acting, and sublime realism, brings 'Death' to life Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer Published: Friday, June 16, 2006 p>The dramas of real life – births, accidents, marital strife, sickness, crime – usually are heightened for movies and TV: pumped with

The Lake House
The Lake HouseDetails: 2006, USA, Drama/Romance, cert PG, Dir: Alejandro Agresti With: Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock Summary: A lonely doctor and an architect fall in love, despite living in parallel time frames, two years apart. Peter Bradshaw: Fantasy

Wordplay
This documentary is all about crossword puzzles, featuring interviews with New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz, regular puzzlers like Bill Clinton and Jon Stewart, and contestants participating in the annual tournament in Stamford, Conn.

THE ROAD TO GUANTANAMO
In Michael Winterbottom's powerful and difficult 'The Road to Guantanamo,' Bush administration officials claim that residents of the American prison camps in Guantanamo Bay are 'bad people.' As it turns out, their definition of 'bad people' extends to

Click
By Kirk Honeycutt Bottom line: A happy convergence of silly and smart gives Adam Sandler one of his best comic vehicles yet. 'Click' takes an old theme — that life is to be cherished in each moment, even the seemingly insignificant ones — and gives it

The Wind that Shakes the Barley
The Wind that Shakes the BarleyDetails: 2006, UK/Rest of the world, Drama/Period, cert 15, 127 mins, Dir: Ken LoachUK release: 23 June 2006 With: , Liam Cunningham, Orla Fitzgerald, Padraic Delaney, William Ruane Summary: Two brothers, who fought side by

For Kevin Smith, the View From the Convenience Store Is Still Askew
DUDE, if I'm wearing the Silent Bob coat when I'm 40,' Kevin Smith once told his old friend and producing partner, he should be shot. The producer, Scott Mosier, recalls this in the DVD extras for 'Jersey Girl,' which Mr. Smith wrote and directed, his

Once Upon a Time in America
~ Once Upon a Time in America ~ The Film StoreThe best and easiest way to improve your DVD collection!Join TodayClick here for full details 'I hope they burn the fucking negative!' James Woods raged about what had happened to Sergio Leone's Once Upon A

Rififi
~ Rififi ~ The Film StoreThe best and easiest way to improve your DVD collection!Join TodayClick here for full details Just as Bullitt (1968) is remembered for its definitive car chase even as the plot details fade in the mind, the 1955 French crime