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Borgia's Jeremy Irons has perfected role of being bad
In movies and TV shows, you need a bad guy. Often, when directors and producers are looking for a bad guy, they look to Jeremy Irons, who's filled the bill in movies from Reversal of Fortune to the Lion King. His most recent endeavor, Showtime's The Borgias, returns on Sunday.
Magic, friendship and thrills among movie new releases this weekend
From comedic magicians to criminal girls, movie theaters this weekend will have a diverse offering. Among the four new releases are Ginger and Rosa, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, the Call and Spring Breakers....
'Girl Rising' documentary highlights importance of girls' education in the developing world
A new documentary follows nine girls living in developing countries, sharing their stories of struggle and perseverance. The film is part of a global campaign to educate and empower girls -- using new techniques, storytellers and a mix of film genres....
Best picture winner Argo, nominees Lincoln and Zero Dark Thirty draw criticism
Argo, which won the Academy Award for best picture, and two of its fellow nominees are under scrutiny by some critics who say the screenwriters embellished the stories for Hollywood entertainment....
Play #OscarsBingo with PRI and Studio 360
When the Oscars go on, you can be sure there will be acceptance speeches that go on too long, award winners who don't show up and presenters who seem to have no idea why they're even there. So, instead of turning the event into a drinking game, join us for a game of bingo....
Warm Bodies, Bullet to the Head out in theaters this weekend
Fans of action or zombie movies will have new releases to choose from at this weekend's movie theater box office. But before you make the trip, the Movie Date podcast cohosts give their thoughts on two of the three new releases. ...
Brothers Grimm fairy tale Hansel and Gretel gets superhero upgrade
The release of an action-packed version of the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel is one of a string of Hollywood's retellings of internationally loved stories. A folklore scholar explains why the Brothers' collection is still popular today....
CIA plays active role in managing its image in Hollywood films
Up until the 1990s, the CIA was happy to remain in the shadows, unconcerned with how it was, or wasn't portrayed in movies. But that's no longer true. Today, the CIA contributes and advises on certain films, in order to put its best foot forward -- and attract the best and brightest new hires....
Zero Dark Thirty, out this weekend, 'remarkably accurate' yet still controversial
Zero Dark Thirty, the critically acclaimed film that looks at the events leading up to the death of Osama bin Laden. The film, though, has not been without controversy, particularly on Capitol Hill, where several senators have been outspoken critics....
As film turns to digital small movie theaters struggle to keep the lights on
The motion picture industry is saying goodbye to film and hello to digital. That's meant all new projectors and often new sound systems too for movie theaters. For some, small theaters, where profits are few and far between, that expense has been a lot to bear....
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