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60 years an actor, June Squibb takes a bow

Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 15:42 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

June Squibb recently ducked into a Times Square office above the theaters she spent decades knocking about, taking any decent part she could get.   "We ran around," she recalls....

'3 Days' a fatally compromised spy tale

Monday, 24 February 2014, 15:38 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Even international spies have trouble balancing work and family life, according to "3 Days to Kill," the latest lightweight action pic from writer-producer Luc Besson, here forming an...

For Winslet, motherhood mingles with 'Labor Day'

Thursday, 20 February 2014, 15:05 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Before a reporter has barely entered the room, Kate Winslet has defused any formality. After shedding her heels, she announces her exasperation about actors (especially herself) talking about...

'Vampire Academy' stars talk story's jump to film

Thursday, 20 February 2014, 14:54 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

For those who have gotten their fill of vampires thanks to the "Twilight" series of books and movies, "Vampire Academy" offers a different world and back story.   Based...

Film explores 'Kids for Cash' scandal in US

Wednesday, 19 February 2014, 15:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Charlie Balasavage, a baby-faced boy of 14, landed in juvenile detention after his parents bought him a stolen scooter. Hillary Transue was sent away over a MySpace parody of her vice principal....

'Tim's Vermeer' demystifies a masterpiece

Wednesday, 19 February 2014, 14:52 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

"Tim's Vermeer" is a simple little documentary that, in not 90 minutes, accomplishes nothing less than the demystification of artistic genius.   We've long been...

DiCaprio, Hill re-team for story of Richard Jewell

Wednesday, 19 February 2014, 14:30 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Leonardo DiCaprio says he and "The Wolf of Wall Street" co-star Jonah Hill are "going to come up with something unique" as they re-team to tell the story of 1996 Olympics security...

'The Monuments Men' pulls an A-team cast

Tuesday, 18 February 2014, 14:45 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

When a leading Hollywood actor decides to make a movie, casting usually becomes as easy as dialing some of your closest A-list buddies.   At least that's the way it worked for George...

Johnny Depp honored at makeup and hair awards

Monday, 17 February 2014, 15:12 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

In an awards season that seems to have a ceremony for every facet of filmmaking, the Make-up and Hair Stylists Guild awards returned after a 10-year hiatus with an award for Johnny...

'The Lego Movie,' tiny toys, huge laughs

Monday, 17 February 2014, 14:42 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Young and old fans alike know the joy of dumping a set of Legos on the floor and chucking that instruction manual. After all, throwing a portion of a helicopter on an incomplete racecar could produce...

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