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Stretchy Pants Save the Day In Very Funny Nacho Libre

Who knew that a friar, moonlighting as a wrestler in unflattering stretchy pants and a homemade cape, could help save a mostly unfunny summer at...

Stretchy Pants Save the Day In Very Funny Nacho Libre

Putting Family First: Mother Olivia Plays Mother Teresa

Starring in Fox Home Entertainment's new "Mother Teresa" DVD, acclaimed actress Olivia Hussey shares what it meant to finally take on the part and...

Putting Family First: Mother Olivia Plays Mother Teresa

Cars Possibly Pixar's Best Animation Yet

Despite some impressive advertising, can one movie really live up to a bigger-than-life buzz and entertain audiences from babies to grandparents? ...

Cars Possibly Pixar's Best Animation Yet

Mom's the Boss in Animal Planet's Meerkat Manor

Perhaps father knew best back in the '50s, but in the 21st century world of mammals known as "meerkats," it seems that mom is the boss. Find out...

Mom's the Boss in Animal Planet's Meerkat Manor

The Break-Up Clocks in at 100 Minutes Too Long

If it wasn't for the few minutes here and there of comedic chemistry of Swingers co-stars Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau or a hilarious impromptu...

The Break-Up Clocks in at 100 Minutes Too Long

"Last" X-Men Stands Strong

The X-Men return to the big screen for what the title of the series’ third installment promises will be their “last stand,” but when the results...

"Last" X-Men Stands Strong

On Film, "The Da Vinci Code" Breaks Down

"The Da Vinci Code" is, if not exactly good, at least watchable during its first hour. After that, the film simply breaks down. The long stretches...

On Film, "The Da Vinci Code" Breaks Down

Christians Shouldn't Shrink from "The Da Vinci Code"

If the existence of the book and the film are what it takes to challenge Christians to learn their own history, then "The Da Vinci Code" author Dan...

Christians Shouldn't Shrink from "The Da Vinci Code"

Your Heart Will Go On Despite Disaster in Poseidon

Even though it’s common knowledge that “Poseidon” is a remake of the early-70s film “The Poseidon Adventure,” it’s difficult not to compare this...

Your Heart Will Go On Despite Disaster in Poseidon

Weak Plot Works Against "Mission: Impossible 3"

Weak Plot Works Against "Mission: Impossible 3"

Weak Plot Works Against "Mission: Impossible 3"

"Hoot" Director Wil Shriner on What It Takes to Be Funny

Wil Shriner gets "funny." The veteran actor, director, writer and comedian attended journalism school at the University of Florida, and is...

"Hoot" Director Wil Shriner on What It Takes to Be Funny

Everybody Wins with Akeelah and the Bee

Overcoming obstacles. Feeling like an outsider looking in. Coping with the prejudices of others. These are all common cinematic themes, but when...

Everybody Wins with Akeelah and the Bee

The Road's Bumpy, But RV Will Still Make You Laugh

In what’s essentially a cleaner, PG remake of the classic Vacation series for the iPod generation, can a road trip bring a family closer together?...

The Road's Bumpy, But RV Will Still Make You Laugh

Hollywood Newcomer Maddy Curley Proves She Can "Stick It"

As a former University of North Carolina Elite gymnast, Maddy Curley understands competition. So when she auditioned for her first film role,...

Hollywood Newcomer Maddy Curley Proves She Can "Stick It"

Everyone's a Target in the Wildly Uneven "American Dreamz"

"American Dreamz" attempts to throw a bone to everyone watching. If director Paul Weitz really wanted to use the film as a springboard for his...

Everyone's a Target in the Wildly Uneven "American Dreamz"