CHRISTY LEMIRE

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'Hugo,' 'Artist' inject cinema nostalgia to Oscars

American master Martin Scorsese journeyed to France, putting Hollywood's newest technology to work for his dazzling 3-D re-creation of 1930s Paris in "Hugo." French filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius came to America, reviving old-time Hollywood with his charming resurrection of early cinema in the silent film "The Artist."

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Clooney vs. Gosling: Who should win?

George Clooney vs. Ryan Gosling ... it really is a matter of personal preference, isn't it? And maybe it's a generational thing, too.

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'Shrek' spinoff 'Puss in Boots' tops box office

The "Shrek" spinoff "Puss in Boots" landed on all fours, opening with an estimated $34 million to lead the box office.

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'Lion King' chases off Brad Pitt to remain No. 1

Brad Pitt has been unable to put the cat out of first place at the weekend box office.

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Mel Gibson plans to produce film on Jewish hero

Mel Gibson, who reportedly made anti-Semitic remarks during a drunken driving arrest five years ago, is now producing a film about the life of Jewish hero Judah Maccabee.

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Silence less golden in movies with talking, texts

It seems like such a quaint notion: Folks would go to the movie theater, buy their tickets at the box office, then sit down, shut up and pay attention for two hours to what was on the screen.

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5 best Arnold Schwarzenegger movies

Like Charlie Sheen, Arnold Schwarzenegger was once known as an actor. Granted, not a great actor, but still. He starred in a lot of movies.

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Schwarzenegger must revamp image once more

For 35 years, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been carefully crafting his public image, from Austrian bodybuilder and international action star to family man and Republican politician.

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5 great car movies

Surely, the world didn't need a fifth installment in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise, but here it is — "Fast Five," roaring into theaters this weekend. The impossible car chases and stunts, the muscular men and gorgeous women are all back. So hey, at least you know what you're getting.

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Taylor was an outsized presence in a petite frame

In death, she is being heralded for her great beauty, iconic and legendary persona, tireless humanitarian work, and the compassion and optimism she exuded despite decades of physical ailments.

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Robert Wuhl picks his favorite football films

He's an Oscar voter and a sports expert. Is anyone better equipped to talk about football movies than Robert Wuhl?

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5 most famous ex-Mouseketeers

Long before he played a skinhead in "The Believer," a drug-addicted junior high school teacher in "Half Nelson" or a misfit who's in love with a blow-up doll in "Lars and the Real Girl," Ryan Gosling had a far simpler, more wholesome role. He was a member of "The Mickey Mouse Club."

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'Megamind' continues box office reign with $30M

Will Ferrell's dastardly schemes continue to succeed, with the animated "Megamind" staying at the top of the box office.

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5 movies about TV that are must-sees

"Morning Glory" reveals the further encroachment of entertainment into news, with Harrison Ford playing an old-school anchor who's forced to co-host a network morning program. Merely the notion of fashion and cooking segments causes him to bristle.

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Review: 'Social Network' epic and intimate at once

Checking into Facebook sporadically while writing my review of "The Social Network," I notice my hairstylist commenting on how freakishly hot it's been in Los Angeles, an old friend announcing she's flying back to Dallas from a business trip in New Jersey and a sports colleague posting a photo of himself while on assignment in Wales covering the Ryder Cup.

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Hack attack hits home for AP writer

The Twitterverse is full of far more mysterious forces than indecipherable trending topics and Lady Gaga.

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'Expendables' seizes No. 1 spot with $35M debut

Sylvester Stallone has proven that he's not quite expendable yet at the box office.

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Universal Studios reopens backlot after fire

Hollywood loves a sequel, especially during the summer. It's familiar, it's comforting, and most of all, it's bankable.

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'Shrek' better than 'Sex' with $43M at box office

Movie audiences are showing more appetite for Shrek than for sex over Memorial Day weekend.

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`Shrek Forever After' tops box office with $71.3M

"Shrek Forever After" roared its way to the top of the box office, making $71.3M in its opening weekend.

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Schlockey films gain instant cult status via Net

It's late Friday night outside the arthouse Roxie Theater, and a line is forming down the block. Twentysomethings — mostly men — stand around joking and waiting to file in. The smell of pot permeates the cold, damp air.

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Director Bigelow makes history with `Hurt Locker'

Kathryn Bigelow made Oscar history Sunday night, becoming the first woman to win best director at the Academy Awards for her gritty Iraq war saga "The Hurt Locker."

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Baby Mama: Film critic takes son to the theater

The movie on screen is "Youth in Revolt," but the title could just as easily apply to the audience.

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Review: Chaos reigns in pointless `Antichrist'

To say that "Antichrist" is shocking would suggest that it's effective.

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