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Washington Post's Politically Correct 'Avatar' Review: Liberal Movie Critic Mush
December 18, 2009
Lots of political analysis, little movie review.
Opinion - John A. Farrell
Denzel Washington Would Make a Nice President Obama, says Morgan Freeman
December 1, 2009
Morgan Freeman, who is Nelson Mandela in 'Invictus,' says Denzel Washington should play President Obama.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Does “Planet 51” Really Exist?
November 30, 2009
By one calculation, there could be at least 361 intelligent life forms in the Milky Way alone.
Science
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Reflects Hollywood’s True Political Leaning
August 10, 2009
All-American? Multinational? Sure ... whatever sells.
Opinion - Robert Schlesinger
RIP John Hughes ... Conservative? Politicizing Ferris Bueller
August 7, 2009
Was he a Hollywood conservative? Do we really care?
Opinion - Robert Schlesinger
'Food, Inc.' May Make You Lose Your Lunch
June 25, 2009
The documentary gives us all the dirty details of how our food is produced.
Money - Fresh Greens
Horrors in Iran Now Visible through Twitter and the film <em>The Stoning of Soraya M.</em>
June 17, 2009
"The Stoning of Soraya M." erases all doubts about the evil at the heart of Iran's Guardian Council.
Opinion - Peter Roff
<em>Terminator: Salvation</em> vs. <em>Star Trek</em>
May 22, 2009
Is Terminator: Salvation too much of a throwback film?
Opinion - Robert Schlesinger
<em>Star Trek</em> Marks a Shift in the National Mood<em><br /> </em>
May 8, 2009
Goodbye grim existential struggles ... hello cheerful existential struggles!
Opinion - Robert Schlesinger
'Outrage' Film Is Gay-Bashing in the Name of Gay Rights
May 8, 2009
"Outrage," a film that outs gay conservatives, proves our nation's need for more mercy and compassion.
Opinion - John A. Farrell
<i>Star Trek</i> Review: Who Would Captain James T. Kirk Vote for? JFK, of Course
May 8, 2009
It happily breaks from Batman's nihilism and Star Wars's determinism, calling forth JFK's optimism.
Opinion
<i>Transporters</i> Helps Autistic Kids Learn to Read Emotions
April 2, 2009
New DVD gives children with autism a safe place to practice social skills.
Health - Family Health
Harold and Kumar Trump Obama on Guantanamo Bay
March 25, 2009
We're doomed.
Opinion - Robert Schlesinger
Roku Player to Soon Search Amazon, Add 10 Sources by Holidays
March 12, 2009
Box that brought Netflix to the TV will fast expand choices while trying to maintain simplicity
Money - Dave's Download
Boxee Viewers Again Left in Dark by Hulu, For Now
March 9, 2009
Sites tussle over Boxee access to Hulu's movies and TV shows
Money - Dave's Download
Boxee Opens a New Door to Hulu Videos
March 6, 2009
Hulu had said it could no longer work with Boxee to make available its movies and TV shows
Money - Dave's Download
Roku Launches Access to Amazon Movies
March 3, 2009
Set-top box can now stream rentals or purchases from 40,000 flicks and TV shows
Money - Dave's Download
Academy Awards "Wall-E" an Oscar for Animation, But Not Song, Sound or Screenplay
February 23, 2009
The climate change-themed film took one trophy out of six nominations.
Money - Fresh Greens
5 Movie Stocks for Oscars Fans
February 20, 2009
Consumers escape their economic troubles with old-fashioned entertainment.
Money - Personal Finance
Oscars 2009: Predictions
February 20, 2009
Slumdog Millionaire is locked in for Best Picture. Surprise, surprise.
Money - Luxe Life
Vudu Cuts Price in Half to $150
February 11, 2009
Discount suggests the service scrambling for more customers
Money - Dave's Download
Ricky Gervais Needs a Sense of Humor Regarding Kate Winslet and the Oscars
January 28, 2009
I was too subtle. I'll go slower this time.
Opinion - John A. Farrell
Kate Winslet Nominated for an Oscar? Life Imitates Fiction
January 26, 2009
They have to be having a laugh.
Opinion - John A. Farrell
Oscar Nominations - US News and World Report
January 22, 2009
An interactive with photos and trailers of the Oscar nominees, viewable by category or by film.
Nation & World - Nation
