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After long break, Thornton back as director

Director Billy Bob Thornton poses for the photo call of the film Jayne Mansfield's Car at the 62 edition of the Berlinale, International Film Festival in Berlin Monday, Feb. 13, 2012.

Billy Bob Thornton says his frustration at the state of films in America prompted him to direct his first feature in more than a decade, the 1960s family drama "Jayne Mansfield's Car." 2 hours ago

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Box-office receipts affirm 'The Vow'

Moviegoers readily committed to "The Vow" this weekend, as the romantic drama posted the biggest opening of the year.

15 hours ago
MOVIES

'The Artist' dominates BAFTAs

The breakout silent movie "The Artist" continued its unscripted run of awards glory Sunday when it was named best film and claimed six other trophies at the British film awards, including director and lead actor.

17 hours ago
MOVIES

'The Artist' dominates BAFTAs

The breakout silent movie "The Artist" continued its unscripted run of awards glory Sunday when it was named best film and claimed six other trophies at the British film awards, including director and lead actor.

17 hours ago
MOVIES

Winners of the 2012 British Academy Film Awards

Winners of the 2012 British Academy Film Awards, presented Sunday:

20 hours ago
MOVIES

Love beats action as 'The Vow' bows with $41.7M

Love triumphed over action at the weekend box office with a No. 1 debut for the romantic drama "The Vow."

1 day ago
MOVIES

'The Artist' named best picture at UK film awards

Silent movie "The Artist" had a night to shout about Sunday, winning seven prizes including best picture at the British Academy Film Awards.

1 day ago
MOVIES

Filmmaker Douglas Trumbull receives honorary Oscar

The first Oscars of the year have been presented at the Scientific and Technical Awards, the motion picture academy's annual celebration of the geeks and gizmos that make movie magic.

1 day ago
FAITH & VALUES

Paul Prather: Criticizing 'Fireproof' sets off firestorm

I've been writing newspaper columns off and on for 25 years, and one thing I've always enjoyed about it is that people respond.

2 days ago
MOVIES

Rural residents strike back at Lucas film empire

Luke Skywalker would be proud. A rebel alliance has formed in the hills north of San Francisco to fight a perceived Evil Empire.

2 days ago
MOVIES

Jolie: nervous, excited about premiere in Bosnia

Angelina Jolie says she's nervous and excited about the upcoming premiere in Sarajevo of her Bosnian war movie "In the Land of Blood and Honey."

2 days ago