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Theater review: 'Dreamgirls' at the Ahmanson Theatre
Culture MonsterPowerhouse singing is hardly in short supply in the bluntly entertaining touring production of “Dreamgirls,” Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger’s groundbreaking 1981 musical loosely based on the career of the “Supremes,” which opened Tuesday at the... -
This Oscars show was not a winner
Gold DerbySetting aside the award outcome for a sec, what should we think of the Oscars ceremony? Early response to our poll asking Gold Derby readers what they think yields disappointing results: Nearly 60% give the Academy Awards telecast a C grade or lower.... -
Oscars are biggest winner of Emmys
Gold DerbyThe Oscars ceremony is the most honored television program in the history of the Emmys. Over the years, the annual celebration of the best in movies has racked up 46 wins out of 195 nominations from the television academy. That puts it nine Emmys ahead of... -
Stephen Daldry may direct Twilight: Breaking Dawn?
Frankly My Dear» Orlando Sentinel – Frankly My DearHe directed Billy Elliot, The Reader and The Hours. So why not a Twilight movie, Stephen Daldry? Summit is floating all these “names” around giving the final chapters of its vampire franchise some directing heft and class. Sofia Coppola has... -
Golden Globe noms unveiled
![The complex globe trotting drama "Babel" -- starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett -- dominated the 64th annual Golden Globe nominations announced Thursday with a field leading seven nominations, including nods for best picture and best director.](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2006-12/26886455.jpg "The complex globe trotting drama "Babel\" -- starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett -- dominated the 64th annual Golden Globe nominations announced Thursday with a field leading seven nominations, including nods for best picture and best director.")
The complex globe trotting drama "Babel" -- starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett -- dominated the 64th annual Golden Globe nominations announced Thursday with a field leading seven nominations, including nods for best picture and best director.
"Babel,"...Tags: Will Ferrell, Ryan Gosling, Los Angeles, Elizabeth II, Emilio Estevez
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The Oscars show itself was puttin' on the fritz
![Somewhere in New York, a huge weight has been lifted from David Letterman's shoulders. As Sunday night's Academy Awards began, Hugh Jackman's opening number (pardon me, but did he sing the words "pubic hair"? At the Oscars?) has surely obliterated all memory of the Uma-Oprah thing. Not to mention taking years off the lives of the poor folks preparing to launch publicity for "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." They can only hope those teenage boys were too miffed that "Iron Man" wasn't nominated to watch.](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2009-02/45213124-23130244.jpg "Somewhere in New York, a huge weight has been lifted from David Letterman's shoulders. As Sunday night's Academy Awards began, Hugh Jackman's opening number (pardon me, but did he sing the words "pubic hair\"? At the Oscars?) has surely obliterated all memory of the Uma-Oprah thing. Not to mention taking years off the lives of the poor folks preparing to launch publicity for \"X-Men Origins: Wolverine.\" They can only hope those teenage boys were too miffed that \"Iron Man\" wasn't nominated to watch.")
Television CriticSomewhere in New York, a huge weight has been lifted from David Letterman's shoulders. As Sunday night's Academy Awards began, Hugh Jackman's opening number (pardon me, but did he sing the words "pubic hair"? At the Oscars?) has surely obliterated all...Tags: ABBA (music group), Queen Latifah, Adrien Brody, James Franco, Mamma Mia! (movie)
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Can Oscars host Hugh Jackman come to show's rescue?
Whoever believes there is nothing to fear but fear itself has never wet his pants onstage.
It's an experience Hugh Jackman is hoping not to repeat when he hosts the 81st Academy Awards tonight, although a case of nerves is understandable: Along with...Tags: Brad Pitt, X-Men Origins: Wolverine (movie), Hugh Jackman, Academy Awards, Television
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Live chat with Choire Sicha
Los Angeles Times Staff Writer2008-01-13 17:07:06.0 Choire Sicha: Looks like we're slowly easing into this thing--we should have our act together in mere moments. Anyway! For those not near a T.V., there wasn't much to miss--although I had no idea that William Shatner was 76? And that...Tags: Gravy, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ellen Page, Tim Burton, Mad Men (tv program)
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Writers have a lot riding on a director
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersLong before he became a lead negotiator for the Directors Guild of America, Gilbert Cates honed his skills as a fencer. In college he would spend hours some days lunging at "suspended doughnuts" to sharpen his aim before facing a human opponent. Cates...Tags: HBO (tv network), University of California, Los Angeles, Television, DVDs and Movies, Contracts
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Turan: Take your Oscar snark someplace else
Here's a modest proposal: Next year, let's ignore the Oscars. I'm not talking about the winners or the show itself, but I sure could do without the obsessive buildup to the event that devours everything in its path. Let's let the Oscars sneak up on us...Tags: Waltz with Bashir (movie), Academy Awards, The Duchess (movie), Celebrities, Slumdog Millionaire (movie)
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Beyonce Grins and Bares It in a Bikini
Zap2It.com"Dreamgirls" star Beyonce Knowles follows in the footsteps of Tyra Banks to become the second African American to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue. The singer-actress appears on the cover in a yellow and coral bikini designed by the...Tags: Academy Awards, Sports Illustrated, Celebrities, Jennifer Hudson, Tyra Banks
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Barely in the Cannes
![Director Irwin Winkler describes it as "a rough cut of a work in progress."](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2006-05/23381620.jpg "Director Irwin Winkler describes it as "a rough cut of a work in progress.\"")
Times Staff WriterDirector Irwin Winkler describes it as "a rough cut of a work in progress." The veteran Hollywood filmmaker is trekking to the Cannes Film Festival this month to showcase 38 minutes of his new film, "Home of the Brave." The independent film stars...Tags: Cannes Film Festival, Samuel L. Jackson, Oliver Stone, Death, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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