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‘Heart of the Sea’ Throws Characters Overboard
Ron Howard’s “In the Heart of the Sea” checks off all the blockbuster boxes, from a handsome leading man to…
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Funny or Die’s Laugh-Free Attack on Climate Skeptics
Just kidding. The reliably left-of-center humor site’s new clips satirizes the 1985 video “We Are the World.” Nothing says cutting…
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Movie Critic Confessions: Harassing George Clooney
The actor’s stint on NBC’s “ER” had convinced Hollywood he was the industry’s next big leading man, but he hadn’t…
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Why ‘Force Awakens’ Secrecy Is Doomed to Fail
The director went through all the usual steps to prevent news about “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” from seeping out. Abrams…
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Can We End Celeb Videos on Gun Violence?
Tell that to Jennifer Aniston, Amy Schumer, Kevin Bacon, Michael Stipe and a gaggle of other celebrities taking part in…
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‘American Hero’ Fights for His Soul … And Ours
“American Hero” is the umpteenth superhero film in recent years, but within moments the movie carves out a space all…
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How Dennis Muren’s ‘Failure’ Led to Nine FX Oscars
Muren’s 1967 film “Equinox” was “a movie made by three people behind the camera and four people in front of…
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5 Non-Trump Political Gaffes for Noah and Co.
It’s like the GOP contender was scientifically designed for pundits and satirists alike. Jon Stewart must be kicking himself for leaving his…
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‘Bleeding Heart’ – When Namaste Isn’t Enough
She’s a yoga instructor who values inner peace over empty calories. So when she learns she has a half-sister hounded…
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Jeff Lynne’s ‘Universe’ – Arena Rock Aging Gracefully
The ’80s supergroup also featured Jeff Lynne, one of rock’s under-appreciated stars despite ELO’s rock dominance. ELO’s greatness gave way to Lynne’s…
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