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Some Oscar hopefuls aren't up to the gold standards of their past
Guild honors Kathryn Bigelow as best director for 'The Hurt Locker'
'Winter's Bone' wins grand jury prize for drama at Sundance
Actor Rip Torn charged with breaking into Conn. bank while drunk and carrying a loaded gun
The path to success is no longer labeled
Hollywood's romance with Rome
Live review: Dave Matthews, Elton John, Wilco and more pay tribute to Neil Young

Some Oscar hopefuls aren't up to the gold standards of their past

Posted: 30 Jan 2010 05:57 PM PST

Some pundits might be tempted to conclude that the movie business is healthier than ever. Take a closer look.

Guild honors Kathryn Bigelow as best director for 'The Hurt Locker'

Posted: 31 Jan 2010 12:22 AM PST

It is the first time a woman has won the award.

'Winter's Bone' wins grand jury prize for drama at Sundance

Posted: 31 Jan 2010 12:00 AM PST

Writer/director Debra Granik's mystery-tinged tale also receives prestigious screenwriting award. The U.S. documentary prize goes to 'Restrepo' and the world category winner is 'Animal Kingdom.'

Dark films, particularly those that engage with social and political themes, dominated the Sundance Film Festival awards Saturday night.

Actor Rip Torn charged with breaking into Conn. bank while drunk and carrying a loaded gun

Posted: 30 Jan 2010 03:02 PM PST

SALISBURY, Conn. (AP) — Actor Elmore "Rip" Torn has been charged with breaking into a Connecticut bank and carrying a loaded handgun while intoxicated.

The path to success is no longer labeled

Posted: 31 Jan 2010 12:00 AM PST

Hunting for a record deal won't cut it anymore. Modern bands are focusing more on the Internet, looking for film soundtrack opportunities and piggy-backing album sales on designer T-shirts.

One in a series of occasional articles

Hollywood's romance with Rome

Posted: 30 Jan 2010 12:00 AM PST

The Eternal City has loomed large in various love-centered comedies and dramas, most recently 'When in Rome,' starring Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel.

The Eternal City has loomed large in various love-centered comedies and dramas, most recently 'When in Rome,' starring Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel.