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Paul Newman, actor who personified cool, dies
WESTPORT, Conn. - Paul Newman, the Oscar-winning superstar who personified cool as the anti-hero of such films as "Hud," "Cool Hand Luke" and "The Color of Money" -- followed by a second act as an activist, race car driver and popcorn impresario -- has died. He was 83.
Nations:U.S. People:Paul Newman Jackie Gleason John Huston Lauren Bacall Sally Field Robert Altman Activities:Cannes Film Festival Sundance Film Festival
2008-09-27
Miley Cyrus seat belt flap debated
When Consumer Reports posted a blog last week criticizing Miley Cyrus for not wearing her seat belt in a new film, Hannah Montana Nation rallied in her defense. Before long, the posting had received nearly 200 comments (far more than the typical one or two) -- and made national news.
People:Miley Cyrus Steve McQueen Lauren Bacall Humphrey Bogart Bruce Willis
2008-02-21
Follow-up to 'American Gigolo' premieres at Berlinale
Hollywood director and screenwriter Paul Schrader revisits the ground he covered in "American Gigolo" in his Berlinale entry, "The Walker", starring Woody Harrelson as an ageing high-class escort.
People:Richard Gere Lauren Bacall Nancy Reagan Woody Harrelson Robert De Niro Kristin Scott Thomas Activities:2007 Berlin Film Festival
2007-02-13
World War II, globalization in focus at star-studded Berlinale
Next month's Berlin International Film Festival will be a star-studded showcase of movies on the impact of globalization and the ongoing struggle to come to terms with the horrors of World War II, its director has told AFP.
Nations:Mexico Israel Lebanon China People:Marianne Faithfull Lauren Bacall Antonio Banderas Cate Blanchett Judi Dench Robert De Niro Activities:2007 Berlin Film Festival
2007-01-28
Oscars best actress race a battle of the oldies?
After overlooking women older than 50 for nearly two decades, the best actress race for Oscars gold is set to be a contest between three veteran stars known as the "silver foxes."
People:Lauren Bacall Helen Mirren Judi Dench Meryl Streep Penelope Cruz Juliette Binoche Activities:2007 Oscar Awards
2007-01-24
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