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Gershon’s ‘Everything’ to make Scarlett Blanche
November 14, 2009
If you’re exploiting the “Gone with the Wind” take on Southern womanhood, you might as well go all the way.
Net Worth: Accidental cult following helps remodel untidy ‘Room’
November 13, 2009
“Nobody knows anything.” That cautionary maxim attributed to screenwriter William Goldman (“Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”) is among the most oft repeated in Hollywood.
‘2012’ a suitable disaster
November 13, 2009
Nothing like a dandy evening’s apocalypse to take the edge off recession, unemployment, Afghanistan and Glenn Beck.
TLC, WE vie for wedding audiences
November 13, 2009
“Battle of the Wedding Planners” (9 p.m., TLC) increases the network’s movement into the service-as-entertainment arena, celebrating the drama and finding the comedy as caterers and bakers go about their tasks.
Lou Dobbs resigns from CNN
November 12, 2009
Lou Dobbs, whose anti-immigration stance roiled controversy, has exiled himself from CNN.
A ‘Greek’ legend made and unmade
November 10, 2009
The sports documentary series “30 for 30” (7 p.m., ESPN) recalls a lost media world and a larger-than-life American with “The Legend of Jimmy the Greek.”
Lennon and McCartney versus Marx and Lenin
November 9, 2009
It was 20 years ago today that citizens of Berlin tore down the Berlin Wall, marking a symbolic end to the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the West.
Supermen — at least in their minds
November 8, 2009
“Fanboy and Chum Chum,” which premieres this weekend on Nickelodeon, is a cartoon about two kids who live in a permanent state of playing.
New ‘Call of Duty’ could set entertainment record
November 8, 2009
This holiday season’s biggest entertainment blockbuster likely will be a sequel to a popular franchise, with jarring depictions of war and an intricate story of good versus evil.
Networks shake up Saturday
November 7, 2009
Three networks try something a little different — on Saturday night, no less, TV’s forgotten evening.
Net Worth: Endless supply of television tunes elicits nostalgia, confusion
November 6, 2009
When local X 92.9 FM abruptly changed its format last month from modern rock to television theme songs, only the most mentally frail believed it to be a permanent solution.
Visually ornate ‘Carol’ still needs human touch
November 6, 2009
he new Disney “A Christmas Carol” is another epic achievement in motion-capture animation, advancing the art form closer to photo-realism than “The Polar Express” or “Beowulf.”
’Sesame Street’ turns 40
November 6, 2009
Big Bird is leaving Sesame Street! That’s what he decides on the “Sesame Street” season opener.
Korto Couture: “Project Runway” designer Korto Momolu brings her everyday chic to Lawrence
November 5, 2009
Korto Momolu’s personal background is as vibrant as one of the colorful outfits which nearly won her “Project Runway.”
TCM fetes music’s Huckleberry Friend
November 4, 2009
Executive producer and lifelong jazz enthusiast Clint Eastwood presents “Johnny Mercer: The Dream’s On Me” (7 p.m., TCM), a profile and appreciation of one of the most prolific lyricists of the 20th century.
Are we ready for a ’V’ remake?
November 3, 2009
You can’t say ABC isn’t trying to find a big-budget replacement for “Lost,” entering its final head-scratching season in January.
‘This Is It’ tops box office with $101M worldwide
November 2, 2009
“Michael Jackson’s This Is It” pulled in $101 million worldwide in its first five days, and distributor Sony is extending the farewell performance film beyond its planned two-week run.
Energetic documentary offers backstage access to Michael Jackson
October 30, 2009
“This Is It” looks beyond the reconstructed face and spindly body of the late King of Pop and basks in his meteoric light.
A thrilling end: ‘Paranormal Activity’ cast takes long detour in finding stardom
October 30, 2009
Just a few weeks ago, Katie Featherston was balancing plates brimming with spaghetti and baked ravioli, working as a waitress at a local Buca di Beppo restaurant.
Net Worth: The Monster Engine combines tots and terror
October 30, 2009
It’s no secret that Halloween is my favorite holiday.
Halloween sweeps onto TV channels
October 30, 2009
Halloween eve brings more tricks than treats to fans of the Fox series “Brothers,” “’Til Death” and “Dollhouse.”
No ‘League’ of gentlemen
October 29, 2009
An envelope-pushing comedy that gives one a renewed respect for envelopes, “The League” (9:30 p.m., FX) will have many viewers thinking, “I didn’t think they could say/do/show THAT on basic cable.”
Hot scary messes: Last-minute Halloween costumes for the cheap and indecisive
Last-minute Halloween costumes for the cheap and indecisive
October 28, 2009
If you haven’t assembled your Halloween costume yet, shame on you! Being poor or busy or distracted by swine flu or “balloon boy” or how awful the Chiefs have become are not viable excuses…
Director-choreographer wanted Jackson healthy
October 26, 2009
Kenny Ortega was responsible for some of Michael Jackson’s biggest concerts, including what were to be his comeback shows in London.
Are we killing time or killing television?
October 26, 2009
Cake is not a palate-cleanser.
Cosby keeps it clean for humor prize
October 25, 2009
Bill Cosby still thinks America is funny — like the name-calling over health care and the way we drink so much water from plastic bottles that could be toxic — even though he says the nation has some serious problems it needs to tackle.
19-year-old Norwegian takes Monopoly title
October 24, 2009
A lucky swap and some eager building propelled a 19-year-old Norwegian student to the top of board game fame and sent three would-be tycoons to the poor house at the Monopoly World Championship in Las Vegas.
CEO’ Bon Jovi wants respect
October 24, 2009
What’s a group from Jersey gotta do to get some respect?
‘Amelia’ goes on autopilot
October 23, 2009
“Amelia” has magnificent period settings and airplanes and majestic aerial photography. It boasts the two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank, perfectly cast as Amelia Earhart, with Richard Gere as Earhart’s promoter-publisher husband, George Putnam.
Net Worth: Say cheese: Oops, you have been photobombed
October 23, 2009
It was senior picture day at my high school.

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