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'West of Memphis': Trio still seeking justice ★★★
For astonishing injustice put to rest, at long last, the moviegoer has at least two options. One: "Les Miserables." And two: "West of Memphis," a strong, blood-boiling documentary from director Amy Berg, who made the similarly fine "Deliver Us From Evil,"...
Tags: Johnny Depp, West of Memphis (movie), Les Miserables (musical), Music Box Theatre, The Central Park Five (movie)
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"The Hobbit": Book Vs. Movie
All right, I realize that this blog post is about a month too late...but, we got it into our heads to read J.R.R Tolkien's classic before we headed to the movie theater to see the new-ish 3D extravaganza...yet we didn't have this brilliant idea until...
Tags: Harry Potter (fictional character), Martin Freeman, Movies, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, J.K. Rowling
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Jackson plays challenging role of 'Ring'-bearer
NEW YORK - So universal is the interest in J.R.R. Tolkien that the bespectacled image of Peter Jackson, the 40-year-old New Zealander who co-adapted and directed three films of Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy in one swoop, has now been seen by...Tags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Celebrities, History, Cate Blanchett, Astoria
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Enchanting 'Ring'
The Fellowship of the Ring is a movie masterpiece - thrilling, passionate and wise. From the spine-tingling stentorian tone of the opening, which introduces us to the mythology of J.R.R. Tolkien's antique Middle-earth and "The One Ring to Rule Them All,"...Tags: Robin Hood, Christopher Lee, Celebrities, Elijah Wood, Corporate Crime
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'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' review: Also known as 'A Long Way to Go'
*1/2 (out of four) After the 12 endings that wrapped up 2003’s Best Picture-winning “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,” Peter Jackson could have parted with J.R.R. Tolkien adaptations and gone out on top. Alas. The...Tags: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Elijah Wood
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'West of Memphis' review: Haunting no matter how much you already know
*** (out of four) The moral of the story, among many others in “West of Memphis,” is that there’s always more to the story. This controversial case would have been totally different if not for turtles. (You’ll see.) A deeply...
Tags: Punishment, West of Memphis (movie), Dixie Chicks (music group), Henry Rollins
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Toys and gadgets any local would love
Forget fiscal cliffs, family get-togethers and falling outdoor temperatures. You should be thinking about finishing your holiday shopping right about now. You're in luck. Here is a can't-miss South Florida holiday gift guide featuring some of the...
Tags: Toys, Sports, Services and Shopping, Jarden Corporation, Cell Phones
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This side of 'Paradise,' with Echols, Davis
"I really do believe these people would have gotten away with murdering me if it would not have been for what you guys did — for being there in the beginning and getting this whole thing on tape so the rest of the world sees what's happening." That'...
Tags: WTTW, Sundance Film Festival, Reese Witherspoon, West of Memphis (movie), Crime, Law and Justice
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Taking stock of Chicago TV, film
It was a notable year for Chicago's film and TV industry, both for projects that came — and those that didn't. First, the good news. The city was home to four television series in 2012. That is an unprecedented number. TV, however, is a fickle...
Tags: National Government, MTV (tv network), Career and Workplace, Iron Man 3 (movie), X-Men: First Class (movie)
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Lang Lang, 'Aida' on Ravinia 2013 lineup
The Ravinia Festival has announced several more classical music attractions for its 2013 summer season in Highland Park. Chinese superstar pianist Lang Lang will headline the annual gala benefit evening July 27, playing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1...
Tags: Culture, James Conlon, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Entertainment Events, Concerts
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Digitally pumped-up 'Hobbit' is a so-so trip ★★ 1/2
"The Hobbit," the first of three movies to be yanked out of J.R.R. Tolkien's single novel, comes from Mister Middle-earth: Peter Jackson, who thrilled Tolkien fans worldwide with his lavish screen version of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy....
Tags: Culture, Andy Serkis, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Howard Shore
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New ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ trailer: Big action, even bigger egos
Hero Complex - movies, comics, pop culture - Los Angeles TimesAn international trailer for “Star Trek Into Darkness” has been released, whetting appetites with juicy plot points from the film, ......
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