Box office: 'Shutter Island' shows the power of isolation

Box office: 'Shutter Island' shows the power of isolation

Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio and a set of Gothic thrills proved to be a huge draw at the box office this weekend.

Marlon Wayans on playing Richard Pryor: 'I'm ready'

When it was announced that Marlon Wayans and not Eddie Murphy would be portraying Richard Pryor in the long-discussed biopic of the comedy...

Like having Jeff Bridges in duplicate

When Jeff Bridges won lead actor honors at the Golden Globes last month, he thanked the usual suspects: his loving wife, his agent, his...

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George Romero's 'The Crazies'

George Romero's 'The Crazies'

George Romero's "The Crazies" (1973) has always existed in the shadow of his zombie movies, but this epidemic thriller is perhaps the horror...

Smart List: Pop-culture talking points

Smart List: Pop-culture talking points

"Cop Out," "A Prophet" and more.

'The Informant!' finds comedy in whistle-blowing

'The Informant!' finds comedy in whistle-blowing

Also released: "The Box," "The Damned United," "Nurse Jackie, Season One" and "The September Issue."

Erhu soloist added heartfelt tone to 'Up in the Air'

Erhu soloist added heartfelt tone to 'Up in the Air'

In the Oscar-nominated film "Up in the Air," audiences watch the familiar routines of contemporary airline travel while hearing the...

AARP movie awards take stigma out of aging

AARP movie awards take stigma out of aging

It may not have come with months of buzz or a live television audience, but another award program rolled out the red carpet this week and...

Roger Ebert on Esquire's profile of him: 'I got a jolt'

Roger Ebert on Esquire's profile of him: 'I got a jolt'

There are really only two words you need to describe Roger Ebert: indispensable and indomitable.

Movie projector: Adults to drive big 'Shutter Island' debut

Movie projector: Adults to drive big 'Shutter' debut

Paramount looks to have something on its hands this weekend that has become a rare commodity in Hollywood: a hit R-rated drama.

U.K. exhibitor reaches deal with Disney over 'Alice in Wonderland'

U.K. exhibitor reaches deal with Disney over 'Alice in Wonderland'

Cineworld announced Thursday that it had agreed to show Tim Burton's 3-D film on more than 150 screens when it debuts March 5.

'Avatar's' animated acting

'Avatar's' animated acting

Director James Cameron had many reasons to be happy the morning that this year's Oscar nominations were announced; his blockbuster film...

For 'Shutter Island,' the wait may be worthwhile

For 'Shutter Island,' the wait may be worthwhile

Movies can be like wine: Once uncorked, they don't often last long on the shelf. But Hollywood history could be a lot kinder to the...

Disney taking a pass on one of the most profitable movies of 2009?

Disney taking a pass on one of the most profitable movies of 2009?

Disney's move away from "The Proposal" is sure to set off more shock waves in the Hollywood creative community.

American Fool: John Mellencamp for Senator?

American Fool: John Mellencamp for Senator?

Once you get past George Clooney, it would be hard to imagine any Hollywood type being a worthwhile candidate for any office above film...

A shortcut to fame

A shortcut to fame

Animated and live-action short Oscar nominations can be a springboard to feature films.

Oscar nominees up close

Oscar nominees up close

Zoom in to see close-ups of Academy Award hopefuls on the 2010 Oscar class photo.