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Star Trek's Chris Pine on Playing Gay Characters: "I Just Want to Play Good Roles"
17 days ago
Chris Pine wants his career to live long and prosper —so does that rule out playing a gay character?
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Moviefone 5: Most Underrated Dramatic Roles by Comedic Actors
40 days ago
Typically, actors are cast based on their strength in one of two categories: comedy or drama. When a comedic actor tries to reinvent him or herself by taking on a role outside of his/her "type," it's a risk -- and one that doesn't always pay off. But when it does, the rewards can be plentiful. Critics will praise the comedian for showing a broader range and for challenging themselves. Sometimes,
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Harrison Ford's Most Underrated Roles: 9 Characters Not Named Han Or Indy
43 days ago
He's Indiana Jones. He's Han Solo. He's Richard Kimble. He's, well, what else? Harrison Ford has had a long and illustrious (well, parts of it, anyway) career, yet he's usually only associated with those three roles -- two, really, if we're talking about popularity level. However, there are plenty of other unappreciated performances in Ford's filmography that deserve more recognition. It's not th
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Steve Buscemi on 'Burt Wonderstone' and 6 of His Most Memorable Roles (EXCLUSIVE)
72 days ago
There was a time when Steve Buscemi was known exclusively for his off-beat supporting roles, in films like "The Big Lebowski," "Fargo," "Con Air," and "Armageddon." Now, after several years as the lead on HBO's impressive "Boardwalk Empire," he is returning to the entertainingly peculiar characters that helped launch his career. In "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone," which hits theaters this Frida
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James Gandolfini's Roles: Can The Actor Ever Break Away From Tony Soprano?
175 days ago
Some actors are best known for an iconic TV character they've played. But most of them have had at least one other notable role to be remembered by. Jackie Gleason isn't just Ralph Kramden, he's also Minnesota Flats and Buford T. Justice. Henry Winkler isn't just The Fonz, he's also Barry Zuckerkorn. (And, to acknowledge one who recently left us, Larry Hagman's legacy isn't just J.R. Ewing, its a
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Daniel Day-Lewis Roles: The Different Looks Of The Oscar-Winning Actor (VIDEOS)
196 days ago
Daniel Day-Lewis may have actually outdone himself in transforming into the spitting image of Honest Abe for the upcoming biopic, "Lincoln."Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film, which stars Day-Lewis as the 16th president of the United States, focuses on the final few months of Lincoln's presidency, as he tried to unite a divided country and abolish slavery. In order to become Lincoln, Day-Lewi
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Actors Playing Multiple Roles In The Same Movie: From Mike Myers To Eddie Murphy
210 days ago
Whether it's a gender-bending gag (Adam Sandler and Eddie Murphy, we're looking at you) or a meta-comment on interconnectedness and reincarnation (ah, "Cloud Atlas," we'll be incoherently discussing you for years to come), film has a rich history of actors doing double duty by playing multiple roles. In “Cloud Atlas,” set to hit theaters this Friday, the cast more than earns its SAG dues: Tom Han
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Jennifer Garner, 'The Odd Life Of Timothy Green' Star, On 'Alias' And Post-Baby Roles
281 days ago
This weekend, Jennifer Garner is back on the big screen with "The Odd Life of Timothy Green," playing a wife who is unable to conceive with her husband (Joel Edgerton). Although it's a similar role to the one Garner had in 2007's Oscar-nominated flick, "Juno," the plot of these two movies couldn't be more different. In this film, instead of adopting a baby, she wishes for one, writing up a list o
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Remembering Celeste Holm: Her 10 Best Movie Roles
311 days ago
Oscar-winner Celeste Holm didn't think highly of Hollywood. The actress, who died at the age of 95 on Sunday, preferred to be known for her stage and television career, which lasted more than 60 years. Although her movie career had a short peak of only about 10 years (1947-57), during that time, she made an indelible mark on the big screen.In fact, she remained an intelligent, acerbic big-screen
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Julianne Hough: I Don't Care If You Say I'm Fat, Just Don't Say I'm Using Ryan Seacrest to Land Movie Roles
331 days ago
Julianne Hough is a confident woman with a thriving career, a supportive family and a loving relationship with one of the most thoughtful people she’s ever met. But the former Dancing With the Stars pro and Rock of Ages star told Zooey Magazine she does have one insecurity — the idea that people think she’s landing all these movie roles because she started dating American Idol
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Steve Carell Movies: The Actor's Best Lovable Loser Roles
337 days ago
If you're wondering what to expect out of Steve Carell in his new movie, "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World," you need only look at his previous roles.Carell is one of Hollywood's most consistent stars. Having honed his craft at Chicago's Second City -- and then on "The Daily Show" -- Steve succeeds by hiding his comedy behind a straight man's facade. He's part of a new breed who leads wi
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'Snow White And The Huntsman': Filmmakers Accused Of Ignoring Little People For Dwarf Roles
352 days ago
Not everyone is pleased with "Snow White and the Huntsman" winning the box office last weekend.According to TMZ, the Little People of America, "a national non-profit organization that provides support and information to people of short stature and their families," is unhappy with the casting choices of the film's dwarves.The movie, which re-imagines the famed fairy-tale characters as a gritty gro
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