Daily Archives: September 26, 2011

The Monday Must-Read: The NYT On Our Ongoing Marilyn Obsession.

The New York Times’ Austin Considine … … considers our ongoing obsession with Marilyn Monroe, a film icon who’s been dead for many more years than she ever made movies. The platinum-haired blonde has become something of a touchstone for … Continue reading

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Weekend Box Office: The Lion King Roars (Again).

The Mouse roared again this weekend, courtesy of 3-D reissue of “The Lion King.” Fans flocked to the adventures of Simba and Nala and Timon and Poomba (and, yes, I have a 6-year-old daughter, so I know their names). Can … Continue reading

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“Man of Steel” Casting Change Announced.

This one’s directly from the film’s official Facebook page. “Ayelet Zurer cast in the role of Lara Lor-Van on Sunday, September 25, 2011. Just days before shooting the scenes with Lara in them, it was reported by Deadline that a … Continue reading

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