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SAG Awards: Demian Bichir on his surprise nomination
24 FramesIn the film “A Better Life,” Mexican actor Demián Bichir stars as an East L.A. gardener, an undocumented immigrant who’s doggedly pursuing the American dream. On Wednesday, Bichir, who immigrated to the United States some 20 years ago to... -
'Catching Fire': Can changing directors work?
24 FramesGary Ross will not direct "Catching Fire," the sequel to "The Hunger Games." Can finding a new director on the sequel work?... -
Hamilton Awards to 'Super 8,' 'Transformers,' 'Cowboys & Aliens'
24 FramesThe Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards honored the work of "Super 8," "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," "Cowboys & Aliens," and others. J.J. Abrams, Jon Favreau, Michael Bay and Harrison Ford were among the presenters.... -
'A Better Life's' Demian Bichir: Time for his moment in Oscar spotlight
24 FramesDemian Bichir from 'A Better Life' is deserving of Oscar best actor glory... -
Box Office: 'Transformers,' a U.S. hit, soars even higher abroad [Updated]
Company Town“Transformers: Dark of the Moon” demolished its enemies at the domestic box office this weekend, but the film really made a killing overseas. The 3-D movie, the third in a franchise about alien robots that transform into vehicles, opened in...... -
2011 Summer movies list
May 6
The Beaver
A once-successful toy executive and family man suffering from depression begins communicating through a beaver hand puppet. With Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster and Anton Yelchin. Written by Kyle Killen. Directed by Foster. Summit...Tags: Hugh Jackman, John Turturro, IFC (tv network), Colin Farrell, Danny McBride
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Vampire Con's anti-'Twilight' stance: Go for the jugular
The Hero ComplexHero Complex contributor Nicky Loomis is back with a look at a local event out for new blood in its second year. For a couple of self-described âhorror film geek freaks,â the idea to start a vampire convention came natural....... -
Chris Weitz Takes An Indie Turn; Plus Mockumentary Hijinks and a Pooh Reboot
It's not such a stretch that Chris Weitz, who with his brother Paul made millions with American Pie and most recently has been helming effects-laden fantasies like The Golden Compass and Twilight: New Moon, would direct a low-budget movie about Mexican...Tags: Sebastian Cabot, Christianity, Mexico City, Entertainment, Migration
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Chicago's Tim Griffin finds fitting match in 'Prime Suspect' role
RedEyeWhen Tim Griffin first auditioned for a role in NBC's "Prime Suspect," he read for a completely different part than that of NYPD Det. Augie Blando. But after meeting the veteran character actor, producers Peter Berg and Alexandra Cunningham asked him...Tags: David Arquette, Leatherheads (movie), John Singleton, Entertainment, Peter Berg
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'A Better Life' review: A movie with a story like this doesn't need to try so hard
RedEye movie critic**1/2 (out of four) Luis (Jose Julian) is an ungrateful, troublemaking, 14-year-old punk, but his undocumented single dad Carlos (Demian Bichir) still works his tail off to provide for his son. Carlos gets desperate when his plan to buy a truck and...Tags: Demian Bichir, Entertainment, Vehicles, Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice
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A Better Life
Fox 5 San Diego StaffDemian Bichir does a great job playing an illegal immigrant and gardener in this movie, but the rest of the cast didn’t seem authentic to me. When his son (Jose Julian) is with classmates or they’re talking to gang members, it all seemed...Tags: Illegal Immigrants, Demian Bichir, Entertainment, Michael Jackson, Immigration
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