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'X-Men' director says Hollywood is killing the superhero movie
Rob Reiner on Warners exec succession plan: 'What a boneheaded move'
Movie Review: 'Cemetery Junction'
Majestic Crest theater said to be changing hands
Pokemon champs worldwide will catch 'em all in Hawaii
KCET without PBS? Audience says no
Arcade Fire proves camera ready
TCA Press Tour: Can MTV make 'Teen Wolf' stand out from the other cute werewolves in town?
Eminem's new video features Rihanna and domestic violence -- what's not to love?

'X-Men' director says Hollywood is killing the superhero movie

Posted: 06 Aug 2010 11:23 AM PDT

Matthew Vaughn says the genre will be dead for awhile because "the audience has been pummeled too much."

Rob Reiner on Warners exec succession plan: 'What a boneheaded move'

Posted: 06 Aug 2010 04:08 PM PDT

The only dark cloud for the "Flipped" director is the impending departure of Warners studio president Alan Horn, who has been one of his closest friends for years.

Movie Review: 'Cemetery Junction'

Posted: 07 Aug 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Ricky Gervais' clever touch is muted in this unexceptional film about young men navigating adulthood.

Ricky Gervais' clever touch is muted in this unexceptional film about young men navigating adulthood.

Majestic Crest theater said to be changing hands

Posted: 06 Aug 2010 08:09 PM PDT

Robert Bucksbaum: "Owning this theatre was a dream come true and I am incredibly grateful for the seven years I've had here."

Pokemon champs worldwide will catch 'em all in Hawaii

Posted: 06 Aug 2010 08:12 PM PDT

Cartoons on TV and on the bigscreen are great, but it's actually the video games that are at the heart of the franchise.

KCET without PBS? Audience says no

Posted: 07 Aug 2010 12:00 AM PDT

KCET's switchboards were recently abuzz after operators floated the idea of possibly severing PBS ties. But large dues and budget woes leave the station with little room to maneuver.

No "Nova?" KCET's switchboards were recently abuzz after operators floated the idea of possibly severing PBS ties.

Arcade Fire proves camera ready

Posted: 07 Aug 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Critic's Notebook: The Canadian ensemble's onstage presence and surging songs are enhanced by director Terry Gilliam in a webcast from Madison Square Garden.

Critic's Notebook: The Canadian ensemble's onstage presence and surging songs are enhanced by director Terry Gilliam in a webcast from Madison Square Garden.