Jon Hamm Plays Against Type on “SNL”


John F. Kennedy, a campy lounge singer, Robin Williams, a crying dad and a clueless highway officer—characters that one wouldn’t expect dashing actor Jon Hamm to play.
But that’s what the Mad Men actor did last night in his return as guest host on


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BroadwayStars links for Sunday, October 31, 2010

The 1930s case of nine black Alabama teenagers unjustly accused of rape is dramatized in minstrel show format.— It all started at lyricist Fred Ebb's kitchen table about eight years ago. Ebb and composer ...
Paul Reubens’s effort to redeem Pee-wee


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Welcome to the reinvention of Larry Ryckman

In the teeming food court of Arizona's largest outlet mall, a flashing marquee beckons shoppers toward a stand-alone recording studio.
For $20, budding singers can take turns stepping inside the booth to create five-minute music videos that are


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'Saturday Night Live' - Jon Hamm and Rihanna Recap

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Jon Hamm isn't a household name. Sure, he plays Don Draper on AMC's 'Mad Men,' but as popular as that show is, there are still a lot of people who probably think he's some 'Bachelorette' reject. But what about his


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‘Saturday Night Live’: Jon Hamm deserved better

Well, the wigs were very good last night on “Saturday Night Live.” The comedy? Not so great, although a sketch about victims of viral videos offered some laugh-out-loud moments. A blacksmith hit Kristen Wiig in the head, and Jon Hamm performed a


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Peabody girls throttle Revere on Senior Night

Hamilton-Wenham's Lindsey Shaktman is defended by Ipswich's Becca Dunlop during yesterday afternoon's game in Hamilton.
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Ipswich's Mikhala Reedy is defended by Hamilton-Wenham's Kathleen Vanni.
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Lipka breaks receiving record, but Fenwick falls


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High school football boxscores

Surrounded by Peabody defenders, Salem quarterback Brad Skeffington stays focused to make a touchdown pass deep in the endzone at the end of the first half.
SALEM — Last night's 94th meeting between Salem and Peabody was so close that Tanner head coach


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GAME OF INCHES: Peabody edges Salem in OT classic

Surrounded by Peabody defenders, Salem quarterback Brad Skeffington stays focused to make a touchdown pass deep in the endzone at the end of the first half.
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Peabody's Brady Doyle, who scored in overtime, is pursued by Salem's Antonio Reyes.


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Bard boosts Broadway box office

NEW YORK That "Merchant" sure is selling. The Broadway revival of "The Merchant of Venice," toplined by Al Pacino, muscled into the top 10 at the Rialto B.O. in week 22 (Oct. 18-24), pulling in a stellar $1,060,015 for seven previews.
The addition of


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Here comes Verizon's 'Dream Phone'

The soon-to-be-unveiled Verizon iPhone is the answer to many consumers' prayers. But a deal with Apple will test the company that Ivan Seidenberg has spent his career building. By Sarah Ellison, contributor The most talked-about cellphone in America is


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BroadwayStars links for Friday, October 29, 2010

It was the month that Damn Yankees' history repeated itself. 2010 was The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant to the Washington Senators - well, the team that started life as the Washington Senators but became th...
'Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" is the


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UFC picking political sides

AP Photo/Isaac BrekkenThat's quite the crew Senate majority leader Harry Reid is rolling with these days.
Posters to Politico's blog, in between bouts of calling the UFC "disgusting" and believing it has "nothing to offer our children," (didn't they see


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The Best of Brian De Palma (Feel Free to Argue)

Brian De Palma's tense thriller Blow Out airs at 8 p.m. ET tonight. It stars John Travolta as a sound man who stumbles upon what he believes is a murder, only no one believes him. Brian De Palma's skillful direction enhances the intrigue without being


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What I've Learned: Representative André Carson (D, Ind.)


I loved law enforcement. But this job sure beats sitting and waiting for something bad to go down at three in the morning.
To some people, power is a noun. To others, it's a verb.
People see me as André first. Then they see me as someone who happens to


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Zachary Quinto to Star in Broadway Production of ANGELS IN AMERICA


Have we lost Spock to the theater? Angels in America , the Pulitzer and Tony award winning play by Tony Kushner ( Munich ) about AIDS in the late 80’s, has lured Zachary Quinto ( Star Trek ) to New York to jump start his theater career. The landmark


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Home Entertainment Releases for October 26th, 2010.

Without a doubt, the must have release of the week is WINTER'S BONE. Truth be told, THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE is also one that should be owned by any crime fiction fan. Both of these are excellent examples of the riches of crime fiction in terms of


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This Week in DVD & Blu-ray: The Girl Who Played with Fire, Winter’s Bone, The Venture Bros. (Season 4, Vol. 1), and More

This Week in DVD & Blu-ray is a column that compiles all the latest info regarding new DVD and Blu-ray releases, sales, and exclusive deals from stores including Target, Best Buy and Fry’s.
WINTER’S BONE
Winter’s Bone is a tense, dreary affair,


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BroadwayStars links for Wednesday, October 27, 2010

As a tremendously exciting new season begins at the New York City Opera, general manager and artistic director George Steel waxes enthusiastic
Priscilla's parade across the desert falls short of euphoria
In the summer of 1963, I started what would be a


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Meet HBO’s doctor of death – and the actor who played him


“YOU DON’T KNOW JACK”
DVD widescreen, 2010, TV-MA
Best extra: The only extra is “The Real Jack/Inner Circle,” a featurette that includes interviews with the film’s cast and their real life counterparts.
IT SEEMS EVERY few years a news story comes


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Al Pacino Shakespeare's 'The Merchant Of Venice': A Million Dollar Earner

Al Pacino's new Broadway production of Shakespeare's The Merchant Of Venice is already earning $1 million (666,670) a week in box office takings.
The Oscar winner kicked off the New York revival of the classic play at the Broadhurst Theater last week (19


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New Case Study Renown Designer’s Journey to Enhance Business

As office manager, my job often extends to solving problems other than 9-to-5. eMazzanti's remote desktop access allows me to solve problems faster no matter what time it is

Whether he is designing a custom residence, a home-away-from-home boutique


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'Merchant' is hot ticket

That "Merchant" sure is selling. The Broadway revival of "The Merchant of Venice," toplined by Al Pacino, muscled into the top 10 at the Rialto B.O. last week, pulling in a stellar $1,060,015 for seven previews.
It's rare for a nonmusical to make it


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BroadwayStars links for Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Tenor Vittorio Grigolo, the Metropolitan Opera's newest star, is definitely ready for his close-up.
Over the years, "Driv ing Miss Daisy" has gained a reputation as an expansive pe riod weepie that shamelessly goes for the tear ducts. Except this


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After a Season of Celebs, Broadway Comes Back to Earth

Sara Krulwich/The New York Times Benjamin Walker, center, as the title character in “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.”
One year after an abundance of big-name stars led to an unusually profitable fall season, Broadway has returned to earth with a more even


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Monster Mash: U.S. diplomacy to include visual artists; High Museum receives major art gift


Heading abroad: The U.S. State Department is expanding its cultural diplomacy programs to include visual artists such as painters and sculptors. (New York Times)
Major donation: The High Museum of Art has received a gift of 90 19th century American


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Bob Sturm's day-after observations: Igor Olshansky, don't dance down by 18 points

In a game with plenty more to discuss besides just the status of Tony Romo's collarbone, let's roll through some other observations about the events of Monday Night Football:
*- Lost in all of the talk about Romo's night was another masterful


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Finding Your Inner Artist

There's nothing like the daily grind of work to stifle the artist that lurks within us. It's hard to tap into your creative side when you're worried about meeting deadlines, making a sale or drumming up new business. But step away from the day-to-day


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Rancic returns to Washington, disses 'Jersey Shore'

Giuliana Rancic has a message for Italian-American youth. "Don't 'Jersey Shore' us," the E! host and reality star warned at Saturday's National Italian American Foundation gala at the Washington Hilton. Rancic, the mistress of ceremonies for the evening,


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Goings on About Town: The Theatre

Please call the phone number listed with the theatre for timetables and ticket information.
Carolyn Cantor directs a new play by Amy Herzog, about the fate of a family of Marxists. The cast includes Mare Winningham, Peter Friedman, and Lois Smith. In


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A November To Remember

Although Broadway technically uncorks its new season in May (about a month before the Tony Awards) and the Broadway autumn season starts fizzing in mid-October, this year, for some reason, some of the biggest shows have waited until November to gush


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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Flush Jerramy Stevens

"Say goodnight to the bad guy...."
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have rightfully said "good night" to Jerramy Stevens.
He's gone, outta here, adios, good riddance.
In case you weren't checking the police blotter on Saturday evening, Stevens was busted for


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Al Pacino appears at homecoming weekend of New York university

Al Pacino appeared before a sold-out audience at a New York university homecoming weekend to share memories of his career.


Speaking to a full house Saturday in the field house at Rochester Institute of Technology, the 70-year-old actor took part in


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New on DVD: 'Winter's Bone'

Lionsgate, $27.98; Blu-ray, $29.99
This is a tense, affecting crime saga that treats its Ozark setting like something out of Greek myth. Jennifer Lawrence stars as 17-year-old Ree Dolly, a high school dropout who goes looking for her bail-jumping father


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New on DVD on Oct. 26: 'Winter's Bone'

A pair of movies that deal with parenting in very different ways top this week's new releases on DVD.
"City Island" Grade B+: A prison guard (Andy Garcia) is keeping a secret from his family. Director/writer Raymond De Felitta starts the movie on a


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Hundreds Attended Open Casting Call For Movie

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Hundreds showed up for an opening casting call for a new film starring Adam Sandler and Al Pacino.
Los Angeles based directors, Sande Alessi Casting, were looking for hundreds of extras for the movie called, "Jack and Jill"


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Sex and Financial Risk - Some Interesting Connections

Being sexually aroused can make men risk friendly. It is important not to let lust lead to imprudent investments.
Men want money and women - and they always have
It is a well established evolutionary fact that men are generally keen to get their hands


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Want to be in a movie with Pacino, Sandler?


First of all, just the fact that Al Pacino will be sharing the screen with Adam Sandler in a new film is news enough. Never happened before.
Then there’s the chance of being cast as an extra in said movie. Which is happening this weekend in Fort


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Fort Lauderdale: Go To Fort Lauderdale, Be An Extra In An Adam Sandler Movie

For those who have always dreamed of sharing the big screen with Adam Sandler, this might just be your chance. This weekend there will be an open casting call held in Fort Lauderdale, FL for Sandler's latest movie, Jack & Jill.
During the open call


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NFL Picks Week 7: Who's Taking The Chiefs?

In truth, I think Romeo Crennel’s worked wonders with the unit this season. I just don’t think they’re the second coming of the ’76 Steelers, as some of the Chiefs faithful were preaching after a 31-3 win over the Niners in Week 3. After a hot 3-0 start,


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Celine Dion’s Bump on Hello Canada Magazine

Cline Dion radiates from the cover of Hello! Canada s latest issue as she opens up about her joy at her expanding family.
I feel very privileged and fortunate, says the 42-year-old singer who is currently expecting her second and third child.
The


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Short film entries sought

Slick Rock winners to be named May 21
Winners of the seventh annual Slick Rock Student Film Festival will be announced at 7 p.m. May 21 at the Fox Theater, 300 W. Main St, Visalia.
The local student film festival honors filmmakers from middle and high


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'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Star Sheree Whitfield Still Isn't Afraid To 'Check You, Boo'

Last season of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' was all about Sheree Whitfield.
In addition to throwing a drama-filled independence party, where she infamously cussed out her party planner in the season two premiere episode, fans of the reality show


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The Gimlet Eye: Heeding a Call to Cross the River


“Beyond! Beyond! Beyond was ‘the city,’” the New York intellectual Alfred Kazin once wrote in a tender memoir of his Brownsville boyhood. Manhattan beckoned then and somehow it beckons still.
The guest of honor at this particular party may have been


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Jessica Alba's (not) nude scene

The Internet is abuzz with film fans (and men who like to think they saw Jessica Alba naked) debating whether CGI nude scenes are bad for movies after the Daily Mail reported that Jessica Alba didn’t actually go nude for her shower scene in Machete.


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From stage to screen

Meryl Street, left, and Philip Seymour Hoffman in a scene from the film adaptation of John Patrick Shanley's play Doubt. (Miramax Films/Maple Pictures)











Since the beginning of motion pictures, filmmakers have gone repeatedly to the


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Katie Holmes Back To Work!

While on the set on her new film Jack and Jill on Tuesday, Katie Holmes showed off her diva less demeanor by holding her own umbrella on a rainy El Lay day. We're sure glad to see her back at work, but where's lil' Suri?! Picture of Katie Holmes Back To


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The Nation’s Stages Are Filled with Plays about the Past

Bruce Chadwick lectures on history and film at Rutgers University in New Jersey. He also teaches writing at New Jersey City University. He holds his PhD from Rutgers and was a former editor for the New York Daily News.
The New York theater world is home


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The Buzz | Louisville native is professional extra'

Ron Chilton is on a roll in landing roles as an extra in the movies.
Secretariat marks the Louisville native's lucky 13th time on the big screen.
The admissions relations coordinator at Sullivan College of Technology and Design, who turned 76 last week,


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Footnotes of Mad Men: Full of Demands, Empty of Offerings

Don’s right—about one thing, at least: teenagers are sentimental. The cynicism with which adults rebel comes from the nihilism of doing what you know is bad for you because you’re old enough to understand that these things usually go unpunished. The


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Urijah Faber Media Tour Blog

True DONKEY! this guy is a little faggot…. he’s done… shortest career ever all hype PUSSY
@MisericordiaVerdader Is your name John Horan? Do you work at Fox Lane Highschool in New York? Is this your email address jhoran1529 (at) bcsdny (dot) org? and


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Broadway's Merchant of Venice, with Al Pacino, to Offer Rush Tickets


Pacino stars as Shylock, with Lily Rabe reprising her performance as Portia, alongside Jesse L. Martin as Gratiano, Byron Jennings as Antonio and Heather Lind as Jessica.
The Public Theater's anticipated Broadway engagement of The Merchant of Venice,


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Two young actors take on Shakespeare and Pacino in 'The Merchant of Venice'

On Tuesday, Brooklyn-based actors Seth Numrich and Heather Lind make their Broadway debuts in The Merchant of Venice, which stars Al Pacino as Shylock and had people camping out overnight last summer to snag a ticket.



On Tuesday, Brooklyn-based


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Scarface: No 21


Loved by gangsta rappers and aficionados of Al Pacino alike, really has to be seen to be believed. Directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone, Scarface essentially documents the rise and (spectacular) fall of Tony Montana, a young Cuban


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Heat: No 22


Michael Mann's masterpiece is a three-hour crime epic, a love/hate letter the city of Los Angeles, a scathing Balzacian view of a society corrupt from top to bottom, and a vision of the universe as a space contested over by the fractious armies of crime


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The greatest films of all time: Crime

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Controversially, the cinema has always made criminals look cool. The big screen loves bad guys and, to modify Blake's description of Milton, has often been of the devil's party, while knowing it


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Movies We Love: ‘Heat’ – The Action Is the Juice

There are certain things that make you a man. It’s not a matter of mere plumbing or chromosomes. A man is more than that. A true man defeats his enemies. A true man can make it happen with the ladies. A true man can repeat, verbatim, all of the classic


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The Dallas Film Society Combines Two of My Favorites: Robert Duvall and the Hall of State

Technically, it's three of my favorite things, since Robert Duvall's November 19 appearance at the Hall of State in Fair Park will be a chitchat moderated by one of my dearest friends, Elvis Mitchell, former Star-Telegram and New York Times film


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Kate Waller added a blog post

On a recent episode of MTV’s incomprehensibly popular (averaging 5.2 million viewers) show Jersey Shore (which, let us not be misled by titular lies, takes place in Miami), a booze and cannoli-fueled Angelina lunged at Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino.


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Classic Pop, Rock & Country Music News, Oct. 16

Wilson, Van Morrison, Tom Waits and Elvis Costello. The CD won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album. His final album, "Hold On Tight," is still to be released.
Max Weinberg, the 59-year-old drummer for Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band for


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TACOMA: Bridge traffic will slow for Toyota ad filming

Commercial shoot to cause rolling slowdowns on Narrows bridges on Saturday
TACOMA — Filming an advertisement on both the eastbound and westbound Tacoma Narrows bridges will require rolling slowdowns Saturday, Oct. 16. From 7 to 10 a.m., the


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Jackson to start shooting 'The Hobbit' in February

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It's time to celebrate again in Middle Earth.
MGM studio prepares for prepackaged bankruptcy
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. said it has begun seeking its creditors' approval on a prepackaged bankruptcy plan in which they will exchange more


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Etc

The Irish Times - Friday, October 15, 2010
Half time:There’s 50 per cent off all stock at Dublin’s City Discs from today until October 30th. Don’t worry, they’re just making room for Christmas.
Clean break:Iron Wine have signed to 4AD and will release


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They Selling Everythang: IRS Auctioning Off All Items Seized From Young Buck On October 28

The IRS don't play, if you don't believe me, ask Young Buck.
Buck, real name David Darnell Brown will have to send a friend to buy his "615 Cashville Records" chain back if he ever wants to see it again. Because on October 28, the IRS will auction off


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Adam Sandler is a Woman in ‘Jack and Jill’


Comedian Adam Sandler is playing two roles in the upcoming comedy called, “Jack and Jill.” He is playing both Jack and his twin Jill. Katie Holmes and Al Pacino also star in the movie.
The photographs were taken on a set in which Sandler has a brown wig,


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Jan Hatzius Attempts To Preserve The Fed Chairman's Mystique

Here is Jan Hatzius' initial read on Bernanke speech. In a nutshell, Hatzius seems to believe that reading between the lines may mean Bernanke will not do QE2, and preserve some of the Fed's mystique, so that all those massive bond managers who get the


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Young Buck Auction Details: Get Your Marijuana Leaf Picture


Faux fur coats, multiple LCD and plasma TVs, "fine art," a picture of a marijuana leaf (listed separately and therefore not to be confused with fine art), multiple platinum and gold records, and the rapper-required pictures of both Tupac and Al Pacino.


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Pacino, Ferguson highlight RIT's homecoming weekend

Rochester Institute of Technology might not have a football team to celebrate its homecoming weekend. But its hockey team, which reached the Frozen Four in the NCAA Division I tournament last April, has more than filled the void and a game by the Tigers


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Fame Monsters Wanted


As an aspiring fame monster, you could move to Lala land, pose for a nudie mag, and snag an agent. Or you could roll up to some random university in Fort Lauderdale, star in a sea of extras, and wait for the director to single you out. What? It happened


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Al Pacino To Play Phil Spector In Gun-Based Film?

Phil Spector is a great example of a person that should be divorced from the music he made. Basically, he’s a hideous prick… but some of the productions he gave us are magnificent. Of course, he’s not the only nasty shit that had a hand in great records,


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Thane Rosenbaum, Director Of Fordham Law Film Festival

Since 2006, has been screening legal movies followed by a discussion led by an influential member or leader of the legal community—and at no charge. Now in its fifth year, the free festival kicks off tomorrow and lasts until the 21st. Among the six


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Adam Sandler: Dude Looks Like a Lady…sort of

Big Daddy Adam Sandler was spotted working some pigtails and a sweet cardigan whileon his new film Jack & Jill on location at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, CA on Wednesday, October 13th, 2010. Sandler plays both Jack and Jill in this one along side


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Al Pacino To Play Phil Spector

Al Pacino will play music producer Phil Spector in a biopic directed by David Mamet for HBO.
Spector produced for the Ramones, The Righteous Brothers and The Beatles and created the famed "Wall of Sound". He was convicted of murder in the death of


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First Photos of Adam Sandler in Drag; Plays Twin Sister in JACK AND JILL


Think what you will about Adam Sandler, but his movies make money. Since 1998, 11 of his 16 movies have broken 100 million dollars at the domestic box office. That’s a winning percentage for any movie star. And even though most critics didn’t enjoy


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Movie Quotes Trivia Games: Fun Movie Games Anyone Can Play

"Movie Quotes Trivia" games are for everyone from rookie quoter to movie trivia expert. Great for road trips, barbecues, parties or during a work lunch hour
Movie quotes trivia is something everyone knows but few are experts on. However, playing Movie


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Big mommy: Sandler drags out feminine side


Adam Sandler on the set of 'Jack and Jill' (l.) in which the actor goes in full drag for the first time. WATCH VIDEO below.

What do you think of Adam Sandler as a woman?
He may not be a hot chick, but Adam Sandler is taking a cue from old friend Rob


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ACTOR - Stephen Moyer


Having been selected by Entertainment Weekly as one of the magazine's 14 Hot Vampires, Stephen Moyer has not only achieved a substantial degree of popularity, but also a lion's share of swoons from adoring female fans. Globally, Robert Pattinson might


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Casting call in Fort Lauderdale for upcoming Pacino movie

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Sande Alessi Casting is searching for hundreds of ``upscale looking'' people to play extras for the new film Jack & Jill starring Adam Sandler and Al Pacino, which will be filming in the Fort Lauderdale area in November.
The Los


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Nick Swardson gets intense

LOS ANGELES -- Nick Swardson swung open the door of his trailer, roughly the size of two portable toilets. He was shirtless with purple sweatpants, a necklace celebrating Minnesota swinging from his neck and his hair mussed up from the power nap he


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3 in cast ID'd

I really think that broadcast networks’ interest in reality shows are wearing out; Apprentice, Biggest Loser and even Extreme Makeover Home Edition have lost viewers with huge drops of 20,30 or 50 percent in ratings the past few new shows. I like Donald’


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Kenneth Branagh thrilled with Thor


Kenneth Branagh says he was “squealing like a six-year-old” when he watched scenes from the upcoming movie Thor.
The 49-year-old actor directs the superhero film, due for release next year, which tells the tale of a powerful warrior who is sent to live


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Pacino to play Spector; Wale vs. Tokyo Police Club on Pennsylvania Ave.; ICP talk about their faith

That Al Pacino will play Phil Spector in a movie is probably the best news the record producer has heard in a while.
- Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino is set to take on the role of legendary/disgraced record producer Phil Spector in an upcoming HBO


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Al Pacino To Play Phil Spector?

The last time Al Pacino got together with US cable network HBO for one of their films, the result was You Don’t Know Jack, a drama about Euthanasia promoter Dr Jack Kevorkian. It looks like their next combo will result in a man who has gone from


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Al Pacino Joins HBO Movie


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Parents group blasts Miley Cyrus' new video

"Can't Be Tamed" superstar Miley Cyrus' sexy new music video is unfortunate, watchdog group the Parents Television Council says.
In the video for her new single, "Who Owns My Heart?" -- which was released Friday -- the former "Hannah Montana" singer is


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And justice for the Wall: Pacino to play Phil Spector

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Police recruit crime novelist for date rape film to warn teenagers


A crime writer has been commissioned by police to make a hard-hitting drama warning teenagers about the dangers of date rape.
Peter James has started filming an 18-minute video called "Rape - short word, long sentence".
It tells the story of a


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Kelsey Grammer’s Girlfriend Suffers Miscarriage


Kelsey Grammer talks ‘Hank’ at ABC’s TCA panel in Pasadena on August 8, 2009
Kelsey Grammer watches as Venus Williams of the United States plays against Kim Clijsters of Belgium during her women’s semifinal match on day twelve of the 2010 U.S. Open at


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Al Pacino's Next Hair-Raising Role: Phil Spector

London, Oct 9 (IANS) Hollywood legend Al Pacino is reportedly set to star as notorious record producer Phil Spector in a TV film to be written and directed more
By WENN.COM Al Pacino is set to play another controversial real-life figure on US TV after


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Fan Told To Stay Away From Madonna’s NYC Home


He might want to tell Madonna he’s crazy for her, but a fan who was arrested while proclaiming his love near her New York City apartment is being told to stay at least 10 blocks away.
A judge made that a condition as he set bail at $20,000 on Friday for


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Al Pacino to play notorious producer on TV

Spector, who is famously obsessed with guns, is serving a prison sentence of 19 years to life for the 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson. He was found guilty of second degree murder in 2009 after two trials lasting more than ten months.
The


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Pacino to Play Phil Spector

Al Pacino is set to play another controversial real-life figure on U.S. TV after signing up to play jailed music mogul Phil Spector in a new movie. Pacino, who won a 2010 Emmy Award for his portrayal of euthanasia doctor Jack Kevorkian in Hbo movie You


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'Selfish' actress Eva Longoria Parker

Eva Longoria Parker landed a role on ' Desperate Housewives ' because she is "selfish." The actress - who has played Gabrielle Solis on the comedy drama for seven seasons - explained she arrived for her audition with creator Marc Cherry without reading


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Al Pacino Will Play Phil Spector in HBO Film Written and Directed by David Mamet

After winning the Emmy for the Jack Kevorkian biopic You Don’t Know Jack , Al Pacino will return to HBO for another TV movie, this time as legendary record producer Phil Spector. This is great news. Pacino has aged into the type of crazy necessary to


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Rockland Family Shelter readies vital auction to aid domestic-violence victims

Rockland Family Shelter will hold one of its largest fundraisers of the year next week to raise money for its various programs to help victims of domestic violence.
The 31st annual Harvest Auction will be held Oct. 16 at the newly renovated Dellwood


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Al Pacino to star as Phil Spector

NEW YORK - HBO says Al Pacino is set to star as legendary record producer Phil Spector in a TV film to be written and directed by David Mamet.
The film will tell the story of Spector, who long ago recorded such acts as the Beatles, Cher and the Ramones.


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World News: Chile mine escape tunnel is 'hours from being complete'

Published Date: 09 October 2010 Rescuers say they could be just hours away from completing an escape tunnel for 33 miners trapped in a mine in Chile. Engineers said earlier they had just 112ft left to drill to reach the miners. But mining minister


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Today in Theatre History: OCTOBER 8

1857 Birth of Edward Franklin Albee, who, with B.F. Keith, controlled one of the biggest circuits in vaudeville in the early 20th century. Also, grandfather and namesake of Pulitzer-winning dramatist Edward Albee.
1936 Hamlet opens tonight at the


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"Screwed Up Clik" With Z-Ro, Lil Keke, Big Pokey, Lil O


Started in the 90s by the late DJ Screw, the Screwed Up Click at once claimed title to the Houston areas strongest rap figures. And though death eventually ravished SUCs leadership - Screw, Fat Pat, Big Hawk and Big Moe are all deceased - which


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'Nikita' Season 1, Episode 5 Recap (VIDEO)

['Nikita' - 'The Guardian']
Black boxes aren't just useful for storing flight information on airplanes. According to 'Nikita,' they are also useful for consolidating power to turn a secret branch of the American government into a superpower unto itself.


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PEE-WEE, LA BETE And More Set For THEATER TALK's New Season Begins 10/15


THEATER TALK, the lively TV series devoted to the world of the stage - hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist for the New York Post, and series producer Susan Haskins - returns for its 18th New York television season with a preview of Broadway's


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Chris Maloney: Don't Be A Square: 10 Tips For Betting On Football

Betting on football games; whether it's through a local bookie, an offshore Internet site or a Nevada casino (still the only legal place in America to make football bets), most of us have done it or know of someone who has.
Newspapers and popular


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Alex Ross, Howard Rosenman to produce Charles Dickens' 'Chimes'

Hollywood film producer Alex Ross says Howard Rosenman will co-produce the Charles Dickens movie "The Chimes" with him.


The $20 million-budgeted film focuses on how the author of "A Christmas Carol" fell in love with "ethereal, mysterious Isabella..


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Life Unexpected Actor/Blogger Kris Polaha Interviews Costar Austin Basis


All right E! peeps, Kris Polaha back with another entry for the blogosphere. This week in the spotlight is our very own Mr. Austin Basis, who plays Math, the lovable English teacher, fan favorite and my roommate/best friend on Life Unexpected.
Now


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Seven Superman Movies That Never Happened

If you live for 'Superman' news, last week was good to you. Everyone knows that 'Batman' mastermind Christopher Nolan is shepherding a big-screen reboot of the Man of Steel with writing partner David Goyer. But last Thursday, it was revealed that


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Long Island Halloween movie countdown - The Devil comes to New York


It's the "Long Island Examiner's" Long Island Halloween Horror movie review-a-thon! We're taking a look at and examining some movies with a Halloween slant that we can tie to Long Island as we count down to Halloween 2010.
It's October 5th, and we only


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Morris Museum Announces 2 Hollywood-themed Exhibitions


Icons of Costume: Hollywood’s Golden Era and Beyond” features Hollywood fashions ranging from Marlene Dietrich’s black velvet evening gown from “Shanghai Express” to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s black leather jacket and pants from “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.


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Chef's Secret: Buca's David Springett has R.I. roots


Spicy Chicken Rigatoni has peas and a blend of sauces.
Though he now lives in Orlando and is culinary operations director for the Buca di Beppo Italian restaurant chain that just opened a location in Seekonk at 353 Highland Ave., Newport’s fifth ward


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PHOTO CALL: Merchant of Venice Rehearses for Broadway


The cast of the upcoming Broadway production of Merchant of Venice is currently in rehearsal. The Shakespeare in the Park transfer will arrive at the Broadhurst Theatre Oct. 19.
Here's how the Public bills the Shakespeare classic: "The Merchant of


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Oct 3, Merchant Of Venice Tickets

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Two hours and 55 minutes, including one 20 minute intermission
The Merchant of Venice tickets has been set for sale, and the thrilling play will start previews at the Broadhurst Theater on October 19, 2010. Sure to be a huge draw for being


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He might be 'Borey' to some, but Pavin does have a plan

NEWPORT, Wales If the Ryder Cup awarded a point to the captain with the most flair and charm, then the Europeans would be holding an even bigger lead. Team Europe captain Colin Montgomerie has a keen wit and a doughy charisma, which he has been


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Alan Peppard: Hugs and handshakes for Barry Switzer

North of the Red River, doors fly open for Brad Henry and everyone greets him with "Hello, Governor." Friday night at Bob's Steak & Chop House on Lemmon Avenue, people looked at the governor of Oklahoma and asked, "Who's that guy with Barry Switzer?"
As


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Blu-ray Review: 30 Days of Night: Dark Days

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'30 Days of Night: Dark Days' is limp and amateurish, even by the admittedly low standards of direct-to-video sequels of only marginally popular theatrical films.
The new movie starts


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Comic vows to keep it filthy

Comedian Nick Swardson does indeed have some shame, though there'll be no sign of it on "Pretend Time," his new Comedy Central show.
"It's a crazy show," said Swardson, calling from L.A. where he's shooting "Jack and Jill" with Adam Sandler, Al Pacino


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New faces and some old friends heading to Broadway

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This is the season that Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, the super-expensive superhero musical that was supposed to make it to Broadway last season, will finally get its shot at becoming the newest megahit.
It's also a season in which


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No joking matter: Legislative system is out of order

There's a great scene at the end of the film "And Justice for All" where idealistic attorney Arthur Kirkland, played by Al Pacino, uses his opening statement to tell the jury that his guilty client should go to jail. The judge bangs the gavel and calls


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Corbella Report: Montana Governor speaks out against James Cameron


The following AP story was sent to me by Herald copy editor extraordinaire, Ray Djuff.
Some pretty sound wisdom from Montana Governor, Brian Schweitzer, about the oilsands.
CALGARY, Alberta - Montana's governor thinks Canadian-born director James


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Al Pacino speaking at William Paterson tonight

He's been a a gangster and a blind military veteran, a New York cop and a real estate salesman. A commanding presence and distinctive voice are the trademarks of his legendary career. Acting icon Al Pacino is coming to William Paterson tonight for A


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Producers align for Dickens film 'Chimes'

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Ten Top Movie Cops of All Time


Connery won a Best Supporting Oscar for helping Federal Agent Elliot Ness (Kevin Costner) bring down the legendary gangster Al Capone in 1930’s Chicago.
White has to deal with racism, corruption, pornography, and high class prostitution in 1950’s Los


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Tony Curtis and Hollywood's golden age


Some of them, such as Debbie Reynolds, were still teenagers hungry with ambition and eager to embrace a system that promised to make ugly ducklings into elegant swans. Strapping Roy Fitzgerald had been a vacuum-cleaner salesman, a truck driver and a


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CELEB INTERVIEWS - Tracy Morgan Interview


Tracy Morgan returned a conquering hero to New York City’s Apollo Theater last weekend, recording a new concert special for HBO (Tracy Morgan: Black and Blue).

The seemingly omnipresent comic, actor and host was booed off the stage during his first


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Hollywood Producer Boards $20m Dickens Feature

LOS ANGELES, October 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollywood film producer and
founder of WriteMovies.com Alex Ross (The List, 2007- Warner Bros.) is
delighted to announce that Howard Rosenman has joined the feature project THE
CHIMES which he will be


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PAPER TRAILS: Sinners or saints? It’s hard to tell

LITTLE ROCK GOOD VS. EVIL: The error on an online flier announcing a forthcoming conference at the Open Door Community Church in Sherwood on the church’s website isn’t obvious. Most would never catch it. But an alert colleague of mine did. The church’s


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Blake: Saying goodbye to an old friend

Traditions are a funny thing. Some, you actively seek out, maintaining the ritual for years. Others only take on the form of traditions in hindsight. They’re the sort of traditions that you don’t realize were even traditions until long after they’re


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BroadwayStars links for Friday, October 1, 2010

Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Terrence Mann, and Gary Beach talk about the magic of Beauty and the Beast.
Jeffrey Richards, the press agent and prolific producer, in troduced me to that great movie "Sweet Smell of Success," starring Burt Lancaster as the


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