10 best Indian independent films of 2012 - The Express Tribune

10 best Indian independent films of 2012 - The Express Tribune

10 best Indian independent films of 2012The Express TribuneCHENNAI: In a year when big-budget, star-studded Bollywood films and the INR1 billion club made headlines, there were some small-budget independent films too, which managed to attract eyeballs, with their strong storylines and visual appeal, without ...and more »

Life after Bre-X - The Northern Miner (subscription)

Life after Bre-XThe Northern Miner (subscription)About a year ago a Hollywood producer contacted Felderhof about a feature film he is planning to make about Bre-X. Scott Rosenfelt, an indie filmmaker, is best known for producing the 1990 comedy Home Alone. His other credits include .... Upon his ...

2012: Sports Pictures of the Year - Baltimore Sun

Baltimore Sun2012: Sports Pictures of the YearBaltimore SunBritain's Andy Murray celebrates after defeating Switzerland's Roger Federer in the men's singles tennis gold medal match at the All England Lawn Tennis Club during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 5, 2012. (Stefan Wermuth/Reuters). Lindsey Vonn of ...and more »

Can the Romantic Comedy Be Saved?

It was not that long ago when romantic comedies were a reliable date-night staple at the box office. It was a carefree, frothy time, when Julia, J. Lo, Kate, Katherine, Sandra, and Reese could show up onscreen, meet cute with just about any handsome male specimen, and pull in seven ... More »

The 10 best-reviewed movies of 2012

The eclectic list, which includes both gentle children's films and bloody action epics, is a snapshot of the year in cinema

'Django Unchained,' 'Les Misérables,' 'Parental Guidance': Review Revue - Wall Street Journal (blog)

Wall Street Journal (blog)'Django Unchained,' 'Les Misérables,' 'Parental Guidance': Review RevueWall Street Journal (blog)Rotten: “A broad, predictable, feel-good tale about family that duly hits every emotional beat right on schedule.” — Tim Grierson, Screen International. Rotten: “A wincingly unfunny family comedy that puts Crystal's overbearing shtick front and center ...and more »

2012 Box Office Hits Record $10.8 Billion; Ticket Sales Increase For First ... - Huffington Post

2012 Box Office Hits Record $10.8 Billion; Ticket Sales Increase For First ...Huffington PostCan Hollywood's king of comedy help it if Melissa McCarthy, Megan Fox, Charlyne Yi, Jason Segel, John Lithgow, Albert Brooks and Chris O'Dowd <i>all</i> insist on being in his movie? Then there are Mann and ... As Dallas, the strip club's emcee ...

You read it here first: World won't end in 2013, either - MetroNews Canada

You read it here first: World won't end in 2013, eitherMetroNews CanadaCompare our city-wide upset over modest matters like the Highway 174 sinkhole with the scandal-forced resignations of Laval's and Montreal's mayors — or even the long-running one-man comedy revue that is Rob Ford's Toronto — and tell me which city's ...

1 man's effort to save TV's physical history raises question: Is it art or ... - Global Toronto

1 man's effort to save TV's physical history raises question: Is it art or ...Global TorontoWhen the Smithsonian acquired Archie Bunker's chair from the seminal TV comedy "All in the Family," Bowers said, museum officials took plenty of flak from those offended that some sitcom prop was being placed down the hallway from the nation's ...and more »

Ben Affleck Drops Out of Kristen Stewart Romantic Comedy: Three Actors that Could Take His Place

Kristen Stewart is seeking a new co-star after Ben Affleck dropped out of the upcoming romantic comedy "Focus." The actor-director cited scheduling conflicts as his reason for leaving the project, which would have seen him play a con artist that falls for his younger protégé. Of course, losing Ben won't kill this movie. There are a number of intriguing actors that could take his place alongside ...

This is 40: Movie Review - Toronto.com

This is 40: Movie ReviewToronto.comAn original comedy that expands upon the story of Pete and Debbie from the blockbuster hit Knocked Up as we see first-hand how they are dealing with their current state of life. After years of marriage, Pete lives in a house of all females: wife Debbie ...and more »

Comedy Gives Back Announces New Name and Video Series - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

San Francisco Chronicle (press release)Comedy Gives Back Announces New Name and Video SeriesSan Francisco Chronicle (press release)... will broadcast in real time on the Comedy Gives Back YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/ComedyGivesBack from 7 cities, including: Sydney, Australia (The Comedy Store), Singapore, London, Toronto (Yuk Yuk's), New York (Gotham Comedy Club) ...and more »

'Dirty Harry,' 'The Matrix' added to US film archive

Clint Eastwood cop drama "Dirty Harry," sci-fi epic "The Matrix" and timeless romantic comedy "Breakfast at Tiffany's" are among 25 films being added to the US National Film Registry.

The Guilt Trip review: More nags than gags - Toronto Star

Toronto StarThe Guilt Trip review: More nags than gagsToronto StarMost of the dialogue feels like open-mic improv at a second-rate comedy club as Streisand and Rogen randomly lob softballs at each other without seeing if anything connects. The trip feels awkward for all the wrong reasons and far longer than 96 minutes.The Guilt Trip reviewed: Even crammed into a rental car, Barbra Streisand ...National Postall 721 news articles »

The Atlantic Wire's Golden Tally: Silver Linings for 'Silver Linings?'

David O. Russell's romantic comedy about mental illness, dance, and the Philadelphia Eagles, Silver Linings Playbook, won the affections of the International Press Academy this weekend, practically sweeping their Satellite Awards. The film took the top prize, Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper were awarded in the acting categories, and Russell scored for directing. So far the film has mostly ...

Screen Actors Guild TV, film nominees

Screen Actors Guild TV, film nominees Screen Actors Guild TV, film nominees LOS ANGELES -- - Steven Spielberg's historical biography "Lincoln," the musical epic "Les Misérables" and the quirky romantic comedy "Silver Linings Playbook" dominated the Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, receiving four nominations apiece. In the television drama category, cable shows such as "Homeland," "Mad Men ...

SAG Award nominees named

Steven Spielberg's presidential drama 'Lincoln' and the romantic comedy 'Silver Linings Play Book' topped this year's Screen Actors Guild nominations.

'Argo,' 'Lincoln' among SAG film award nods

Steven Spielberg's presidential drama "Lincoln" and romantic comedy "Silver Linings Play Book" topped nominations for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards announced Wednesday, with four apiece.

'Lincoln' leads nominees at Screen Actors Guild Awards

Los Angeles, Dec 12 (IANS) Biopic "Lincoln", musical "Les Miserables" and romantic comedy "Silver Linings Playbook" Wednesday dominated nominations for the 19th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards with four nods each.

Romantic comedy is a risky genre: Shakun Batra

Mumbai, Dec 1 (IANS) His first film "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu" earned critical accolades for Shakun Batra, but the director feels romantic comedy is risky genre and one needs to be innovative enough to ensure a film stands apart from those made in similar space.