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The Production: How 'The King's Speech' found its voice
It's a peculiar person — if not an unabashed sadist — who takes pleasure in someone's stuttering, particularly at a public event. Yet when filmmaker Tom Hooper heard that Colin Firth couldn't stop stammering while accepting an acting honor for...Tags: Geoffrey Rush, England, Elizabeth II, Derek Jacobi, Psychotherapy
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'Nanny McPhee Returns'
When Emma Thompson donned a bulbous nose and a protruding snaggletooth to play the title character in 2005's charming family fantasy "Nanny McPhee," she was seen as playing a kind of anti-Mary Poppins, using a magical walking stick instead of a spoonful...Tags: England, Emma Thompson, Family, Swimming, Nanny McPhee Returns (movie)
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Monday's TV Highlights: Amy Poehler is James Lipton's guest on 'Inside the Actors Studio.'
Show TrackerCIVIC DUTY: Mayor Cory Booker attempts to lead struggling Newark, N.J., to better days in the five-part, five-night documentary miniseries 'Brick City,' beginning at 10 tonight on Sundance Channel. SERIES Inside the Actors Studio: Amy Poehler ('Saturday... -
Jude Law crowned prince of Broadway in 'Hamlet'
Gold DerbyJude Law is likely to contend at the Tony Awards for his triumph in the title role of "Hamlet." The two-time Oscar nominee was cheered by the critics for leading this transfer of the acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production. Law would be the third actor... -
Tony or not Tony: Jude Law opening in 'Hamlet' on Broadway
Gold DerbyJude Law is hoping to repeat his recent West End triumph in the title role of "Hamlet" when he opens on Broadway tonight. Previews began Sept. 12, and buzz is building about the production. Following the run at the Donmar Warehouse, which ended in mid-... -
Sam Worthington searches for humanity in 'Avatar': 'I don't want to be a cartoon'
The Hero ComplexThere is no film this year that has been anticipated, discussed or debated as much as "Avatar," the sci-fi epic from director James Cameron that reaches theaters Dec. 18. We're going to start a monthlong countdown to the film here...... -
Monster Mash: Obamas change mind about painting; Gerard Butler goes Shakespeare; Pompidou's roving museum
Culture Monster-- Second thoughts: The first family has apparently changed its mind about an artwork by Alma W. Thomas titled "Watusi (Hard Edge)" that was chosen in October to hang in Michelle Obama's office. (ARTnews and Washington Post) -- Tough times...... -
Before they were big: casting young Scarlett Johansson, Alec Baldwin, Sean Penn, Mickey Rourke and more
The Dish RagWho cast Mickey Rourke, Scarlett Johansson, Sean Penn, Alec Baldwin, Tim Robbins, Ralph Fiennes, Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman, Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Halle Berry in their early career-making films? Legendary casting director Bonnie Timmermann.... -
'Percy Jackson' and 'Clash of the Titans' draw on same Greek myths but with epic differences
The Hero ComplexThis is a longer version of my cover story in this upcoming Sunday Calendar section of the Los Angeles Times. -- G.B. There were inscriptions written above the entrance of the Temple of Apollo at the Oracle of Delphi, and...... -
Biggest shockers among Tony Award nominations: Where are 'Enron,' Hugh Jackman and 'Idiots' stars?
Gold DerbyThe Tony Award nominations included lots of surprises. Although "American Idiot" has been widely perceived to be the front-runner to win best musical on June 13, its actors, choreographer and director were snubbed by the nominating committee. In the... -
Tony Awards nominations led by new works 'Fela!' and 'Red' and revivals of 'La Cage aux Folles' and 'Fences'
Gold Derby"Fela!" -- a musical about Nigerian composer and activist Fela Kuti -- and "Red" -- a two-hander about abstract expressionist Mark Rothko -- lead the nominations announced Tuesday for the 64th annual Tony Awards. Winners will be announced on June 13 at... -
Far East treasures in San Francisco
Doris Duke. It's a mighty big name in philanthropic circles.
The only child of tobacco and hydropower magnate James Buchanan Duke, she inherited his $80 million estate in 1925, when she was 12. The "poor little rich girl" grew into an elegant woman whose...Tags: Walters Art Museum, Libraries, Susan Sarandon, James Buchanan, Arts
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