Film

New Film Puts Backup Singers in the Spotlight—for Once

"20 Feet From Stardom" explores the lives and careers of the women behind the rock stars.

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| Mon Jun. 17, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
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"Veep" Creator Armando Iannucci on Why He'd Never, Ever Allow Joe Biden on the Show

"Must be protected against at all costs."

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| Sat Jun. 15, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
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How The National Guard Is Using "Man of Steel" To Recruit You

The National Guard has high hopes for their Superman-themed "Soldier of Steel" campaign and will be closely tracking whether it has any effect on recruitment numbers and awareness.

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| Fri Jun. 14, 2013 3:04 AM PDT
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"This Is the End": It's "Left Behind" for Potheads

This new apocalyptic ensemble comedy is really, really funny.

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| Wed Jun. 12, 2013 2:18 PM PDT

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HBO Takes on the Pussy Riot Rebellion

The Russian band's performance was sloppy, reckless, and over in less than a minute. Soon the whole world was listening.

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| Mon Jun. 10, 2013 2:30 AM PDT
The Purge

"The Purge": A Horror Flick About…Income Inequality?!

Can the middle class survive this blood-drenched slaughter-fest starring Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey?

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| Fri Jun. 7, 2013 4:56 PM PDT
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"The East": How Two Filmmakers' Freegan Summer Road Trip Became a New Political Thriller Starring a "True Blood" Vampire

Also, Glenn Beck thinks this movie is helping to push American culture down the path of "flat-out evil."

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| Fri Jun. 7, 2013 11:27 AM PDT
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"Arrested Development" Creator Explains How Herman Cain Inspired Season 4

"Here's a good way to make fun of a guy who happens to be black. Let's make him a Republican!" says Mitchell Hurwitz.

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| Wed Jun. 5, 2013 1:40 PM PDT
Steven Soderbergh

EXCLUSIVE: Steven Soderbergh on Hollywood's Gay Sex Problem

The director on his departure from films, conspiracy theories, and how Hollywood ain't as fun as it once was.

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| Tue Jun. 4, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
M. Night Shyamalan

M. Night Shyamalan: He Who Must Not Be Named

The marketing for the new sci-fi thriller "After Earth" goes out of its way not to mention Shyamalan's involvement.

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| Fri May. 31, 2013 2:07 PM PDT
Jesse Eisenberg in Now You See Me

How Jesse Eisenberg Disappeared Into His Latest Role

The 29-year-old actor chats with Mother Jones about preparing to play a cocky illusionist in the thriller "Now You See Me."

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| Fri May. 31, 2013 10:45 AM PDT
Lucy Schwartz at the Arrested Development season four premiere

Meet Lucy Schwartz, The Artist Behind The Awesome Song at The End of "Arrested Development"

"Arrested Development" creator Mitchell Hurwitz re-edited the final episode at the last minute so he could include Schwartz's new song.

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| Fri May. 31, 2013 3:02 AM PDT
Downton Abbey bear rescue in China

Press Release of the Day: Downton Abbey’s Mrs. Patmore Visits Chinese Moon Bears

Click if you like British period dramas and rescued bears.

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| Tue May. 28, 2013 1:40 PM PDT
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Soderbergh's "Behind the Candelabra" Is on HBO and Not in Theaters Because It's Too Gay

The acclaimed director's Liberace movie, starring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon, was deemed "too gay" by Hollywood executives.

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| Sun May. 26, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

Liberace's Best TV Moments

"He was an absolute sweetheart," my Mom recalls of meeting him. "Big dimples, big diamonds."

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| Sun May. 26, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
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The Canary Islands Government Allowed "Fast & Furious 6" To Destroy Their Highway With a Tank

"THEY GOT A TANK."

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| Fri May. 24, 2013 3:43 PM PDT
Arrested Development

"Arrested Development" Was the Best TV Satire of the Bush Era

The beloved TV comedy is finally back—and its three seasons on Fox had some of the very best satirical jabs at George W. Bush and the Iraq War.

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| Fri May. 24, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

Why Julian Assange Hates "We Steal Secrets"

Alex Gibney's new documentary traces the rise and fall of WikiLeaks and its prickly founder.

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| Thu May. 23, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
Jesse Eisenberg in Zombieland

The NRA's List of "Coolest Gun Movies" Is Astoundingly Dumb

"Zombieland"?! "The Godfather"?! Is this serious?

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| Wed May. 22, 2013 10:51 AM PDT
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Spock and Awe: How 4 Lucky Post-9/11 War Vets Landed Roles in "Star Trek Into Darkness"

Director J.J. Abrams has taken a strong interest in a nonprofit that helps soldiers readjust to civilian life.

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| Thu May. 16, 2013 4:05 PM PDT