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Hanging tough with the old master Clint Eastwood
As Gran Torino opens, Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski (played by Clint Eastwood) has just buried his wife — and with her, his remaining interest in the world around him. more
The year in review: Movies
At the movies, 2008 was a period of transition — a year when popcorn movies proved they could attain the level of art and when new and established filmmakers took daring, if not always successful, chances. more
In ‘Seven Pounds,’ Will Smith departs from his superstar persona
The mission of Overbrook Entertainment, the production and management company co-owned by Will Smith, is simple: ”the creation of extraordinary entertainment art delivered to all people of the world.” So whenever Smith, the most popular movie star in the world, is considering a new project, one of the conditions is that the picture meet the standards set by that guiding principle. more
‘Slumdog’ is Florida critics’ fave
The Florida Film Critics Circle, which comprises critics and writers from throughout the state (including The Miami Herald’s Rene Rodriguez and Connie Ogle), has named Slumdog Millionaire as the best picture of 2008. The movie also won Best Director for Danny Boyle and Best Screenplay for Simon Beaufoy. more
Go deep for a fish fry
EAT: Who doesn’t like fried food? You could submerge a batter-coated grasshopper in hot oil and it would come out edible. And don’t even get me started on Twinkies. more
Seven Pounds (PG-13) ** | Comic gets serious, and it’s a taxing slog
The makers of Seven Pounds have struggled mightily to keep the particulars of their movie from leaking in order to preserve the story’s surprises. One thing is evident, though, from the opening scene: This is not a comedy. more
Hanging tough with the old master Clint Eastwood
As Gran Torino opens, Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski (played by Clint Eastwood) has just buried his wife — and with her, his remaining interest in the world around him.
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