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'The Dictator' offers iron-fisted, ham-handed laughs, critics say
24 FramesIn "The Dictator," Sacha Baron Cohen combines his knack for absurd characters with the grand comedic tradition of skewering despotism on the big screen. Critics agree that the film is funny and vulgar; whether the combination truly works depends on whom... -
'Dark Shadows' is short on storytelling, not style, critics say
24 Frames"Dark Shadows," Tim Burton's adaptation of the 1960s soap opera, features many of his trademarks: macabre setting, offbeat sense humor, Johnny Depp. Reviews have been mixed and suggest that one's appreciation of the film will depend on their taste for... -
'Chipwrecked': Alvin and other chipmunks are lost at sea, critics say
24 FramesWhen it comes to movie franchises, many series seem to stumble on the third film: "The Godfather: Part III," "Return of the Jedi." The same fate appears to have befallen "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked," which has not fared well at all with movie... -
'War Horse' offers old-school polish and emotion, critics say
24 Frames"War Horse," Steven Spielberg's second horse in the awards season race, arrives on the heels of his animated film "The Adventures of Tintin." A drama about the special bond between a boy and his horse separated by the horrors of World War I, "War Horse"... -
'Contraband' deals in illicit fun, not substance, critics say
24 Frames"Contraband:" After the end-of-the-year wave of award-seasons hopefuls, the popcorn-flick machine is ramping back up. Case in point: "Contraband," the new heist movie starring Mark Wahlberg as a reformed smuggler pulled back into the underworld. The film,... -
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Show TrackerClick here to download TV listings for the week of Feb. 12 - 18 in PDF format TV listings for the week of Feb. 12 - 18 in PDF format are also available at latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv Weekly TV Listings and more...... -
'The Vow' fails to live up to its promise, critics say
24 Frames"The Vow": On paper, the new film "The Vow" might seem like a rom-com juggernaut, with swoony leads Rachel McAdams ("The Notebook") and Channing Tatum ("Dear John") and a story inspired by true events. But so far, critical reaction to "The Vow" has been... -
'Act of Valor' offers steely action, wooden acting, critics say
24 Frames"Act of Valor": The new action movie "Act of Valor," about an elite squad of commandos trying to foil a deadly terrorist plot, brings a novel addition to the genre: real Navy SEALs. Movie critics have found the film's action impressive, but not its... -
'21 Jump Street': Channing Tatum-Jonah Hill bromance disarms critics
24 FramesBased on the '80s cult TV series, the new action-comedy "21 Jump Street" also draws on buddy-cop conventions, "Superbad"-style high jinks and stoner bromances. Starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum as undercover rookie cops, the film is charming critics.... -
'Mirror Mirror': Snow White tale is fair (not fairest), critics say
24 FramesThe first of two Snow White films this year, "Mirror Mirror" stars Julia Roberts and Lily Collins and outfits the classic fairy tale with humorous elements, modern updates and visual flair courtesy of director Tarsem Singh ("Immortals"). Many movie... -
Nello Ferrara dies at 93; candy company executive
Candy company executive Nello Ferrara liked to say that he came up with the idea for Lemonheads in 1962 because his newborn son's head was shaped like the yellow fruit.
Ferrara, whose firm also brought the world such popular candies as Atomic Fire Balls,...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance, World War II (1939-1945), Japan
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'American Reunion': Critics not nostalgic for reheated 'Pie'
24 Frames"American Reunion": Thirteen years after the bawdy high-school comedy "American Pie," nearly the whole gang has gotten back together to relive the good old days in the sequel "American Reunion." For most movie critics, though, this reunion is safe to...
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