Stories tagged with "Philip Seymour Hoffman"

New on DVD: 'Doubt,' 'Day the Earth Stood Still,' 'Yes Man' by USA Today

Meryl Streep as a suspicious nun, a collection of saucy films from the early 1930s and an Italian film about a crooked Nazi collaborator make up this week's top picks. Doubt* * *... – Apr 10, 2009 at 4:36 PM in Entertainment

New on DVD: 'Doubt,' 'Day the Earth Stood Still,' 'Yes Man' by USA Today

Meryl Streep as a suspicious nun, a collection of saucy films from the early 1930s and an Italian film about a crooked Nazi collaborator make up this week's top picks. Doubt* * *... – Apr 09, 2009 at 8:16 PM in Entertainment

After breakthrough in 'Doubt,' Viola Davis looks ahead by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-inGET IT NOWShe's on screen for less than 15 minutes. Yet Viola Davis has emerged as this awards season's breakthrough... – Feb 17, 2009 at 10:31 PM in Entertainment

Ledger's family 'proud and excited' by Oscar nod by The Associated Press

PERTH, Australia (AP) -- Heath Ledger's family said Friday they were "proud and excited" by his posthumous Academy Award nomination, but that it could not heal the pain... – Jan 23, 2009 at 8:01 AM in Entertainment

Oscars odds, ends, facts and figures by The Associated Press

A collection of facts, figures and trivia about this year's Academy Award nominees:CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," with 13 Oscar nominations, has tied... – Jan 22, 2009 at 4:17 PM in Entertainment

Exactly 1 year after death, Ledger's legacy grows by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Last year's Oscar nominations day was tragic. This year's was bittersweet.It was exactly one year ago Thursday when Heath Ledger was found dead in a New... – Jan 22, 2009 at 2:31 PM in Entertainment

'Benjamin Button' leads Oscars with 13 nominations by indystar

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The romantic fantasy “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” led Academy Awards contenders Thursday with 13 nominations, among them best picture and acting... – Jan 22, 2009 at 9:02 AM in News

List of 81st annual Oscar nominations is announced by The Associated Press

Complete list of 81st annual Academy Award nominations announced Thursday:1. Best Picture: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "Frost/Nixon," "Milk," "The Reader," "Slumdog... – Jan 22, 2009 at 9:02 AM in Entertainment

`Button' rules Oscars, Batman's a bridesmaid by The Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is the Academy Awards heavyweight with 13 nominations, yet the shadow of Batman loomed large with the... – Jan 22, 2009 at 1:01 AM in Entertainment

Doubt by Robert Hammerle

“B-“ Rating by Robert W. Hammerle “Doubt” and “Frost-Nixon” represent polar opposites when it comes to taking acclaimed plays to the big screen. While “Frost/Nixon” benefited from... – Jan 02, 2009 at 11:57 AM in Movies

Complete list of winners at 15th annual SAG Awards by The Associated Press

Complete list of winners of the 15th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards:Movies:-Cast: "Slumdog Millionaire."-Actor in a leading role: Sean Penn, "Milk."-Actress in a leading role:... – Dec 18, 2008 at 10:31 AM in Entertainment

`Slumdog' far from underdog with SAG win by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Slumdog Millionaire" continued its unlikely rise from low-budget underdog to the highest Hollywood heights, winning the Screen Actors Guild Award for... – Dec 18, 2008 at 9:32 AM in Entertainment

Outlandish comedies find success at Golden Globes by The Associated Press

When the casts of "Pineapple Express" and "Tropic Thunder" assembled, they likely weren't dreaming of their awards speeches.Despite the outlandishness of the two comedies, each was... – Dec 11, 2008 at 12:16 PM in Entertainment

Ledger among Globes nominees for supporting actor most recent comment by JohnScott

Ledger should win this, because he was scary-good... – Dec 11, 2008 at 11:24 AM

List of winners of the Golden Globe Awards by The Associated Press

Complete list of winners at the Golden Globes held by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association:MOTION PICTURES:- Picture, Drama: "Slumdog Millionaire."- Picture, Musical or Comedy:... – Dec 11, 2008 at 9:16 AM in Entertainment

'Slumdog' hits the jackpot at the Golden Globes by The Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Heath Ledger was honored with a Golden Globe, and Kate Winslet came away with two. But the top dog was “Slumdog Millionaire,” the... – Dec 11, 2008 at 12:45 AM in Entertainment

Review: `Doubt' only preaches moral ambiguity by The Associated Press

For a film about moral ambiguity, "Doubt" does an awful lot of hand-holding.Philip Seymour Hoffman's character, a charismatic, mavericky Catholic priest, is obviously a good guy,... – Dec 10, 2008 at 7:47 PM in Entertainment

`He's Just Not That Into You' hooks $27.8M debut most recent comment by Channing

Clint Eastwood’s top-grossing movie ever... – Feb 01, 2009 at 3:27 PM

National Board: `Slumdog' is 2008's best film by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- The National Board of Review has picked "Slumdog Millionaire" as the year's best film.The board's picks, announced Thursday, are considered the first... – Dec 04, 2008 at 3:30 PM in Entertainment

Indie time: Sundance mixes stars, newcomers, fans by The Associated Press

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) -- The Sundance Film Festival resumes its duties as a great equalizer of the cinema world.This is where complete unknowns can suddenly find themselves... – Dec 03, 2008 at 7:16 PM in Entertainment