Vicky Cristina Barcelona (movie)

Oscar-winning actress Penelope Cruz has listed her Sunset Strip-area home at $3,695,000. Described as "Balinese modern," the one-story house has intricately carved entry doors that open to a courtyard with a fountain. Another set of double doors lead...

At this time last year, Mo'Nique was already out front in the Oscar race for best supporting actress based upon the early buzz generated by "Precious" at the Sundance Film Festival. And there was no stopping her thereafter, of course. This year, there...

Being first out of the gate often matters a lot in the Oscar derby. "Frozen River" and "Little Miss Sunshine" reaped top nominations in 2008 and 2006, respectively, after being the first DVDs shipped to academy members. This year, that distinction goes to...

For those who just can't wait until the Feb. 27 Oscar telecast and can't get enough of Amy, Christian, Colin, Annette, Geoffrey, Hailee, Javier, Helena, Jeff, Jennifer, Jesse and all the rest, listed below are some highlights of movies, series,......

I've been struck by how willfully eccentric the roles Adrien Brody has selected since his Oscar have been — lending his distinct profile and talent to such intriguing films as “Hollywoodland” and “The Jacket,” taking a...

As director Alejandro González Iñárritu remembers it, he and Javier Bardem first met at "The Losers Party." It was Oscar night 2001 and Iñárritu had just been overlooked by the academy — for the first time. The then-38-year-old filmmaker celebrated...

Oscar-winning actress Penelope Cruz has listed a Sunset Strip-area home at $3,695,000 that is as intriguing as she is. The Balinese modern one-story has intricately carved entry doors that open to a courtyard with a fountain. Another set of double...

MADRID -- A Spanish agency that represents Penelope Cruz says the Oscar-winning Spanish actress is pregnant. The Madrid-based agency Kuranda says in a statement that 36-year-old Cruz is four-and-a-half months pregnant. Cruz has no children. She...

Anyone worried about the fate of Bella, Edward, Jacob and the rest of the "Twilight" gang after the moody blues of movie No. 2 can breathe a sigh of relief. "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" is back with all of the lethal and loving bite it was meant to have:...

Jim Broadbent, Ruth Sheen and Oliver Maltman in Mike Leigh's "Another Year." Day 4 here in Cannes brought the return of two festival favorites, one English, one American, both shooting in England and revisiting matters of the heart. Mike Leigh's......

" The Wrestler," the poignant drama about an aging grappler who refuses to give up the ring, pinned its competition Saturday afternoon at Film Independent's Spirit Awards, winning honors for best feature, best male lead for star Mickey Rourke, and best...

They are now the leading contenders for the top Academy Award -- and although "Slumdog Millionaire" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" could hardly be more different in plot, style, spirit and budget, they epitomize the increasingly perilous path...