A second Academy Award for director Ang Lee has surprised his home of Taiwan as much as Hollywood.   Lee Gang, the director's brother, said he thought "Life of Pi" might not be...

"Airtight" (Minotaur Books), by David Rosenfelt   The brutal death of a judge opens "Airtight," David Rosenfelt's latest tale of mystery, family dynamics and...

On "Electric," Richard Thompson plugs in and delivers his most generous helping of guitar solos in many years, perhaps ever. The fretwork is marvelous even by his lofty standards, and some...

Peter Jackson owns the box office right now with "The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey," part one of his "Lord of the Rings" prelude.   With the magnificent documentary...

Los Angeles police officer Scott James and his partner, Stephanie Anders, were searching for an all-night noodle house late one night when they ran straight into a gun battle.   Five masked...

Action icon Arnold Schwarzenegger makes his much-anticipated return to the big screen in Korean director KIM Jee-woon’s hard-hitting US directorial debut, The Last Stand.   After...

From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Wreck-It Ralph,” a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping adventure. For decades, Ralph has been overshadowed by Fix-It Felix Jr., the good-guy star of...

Kris Kristofferson, "Feeling Mortal" (KK)   As the title "Feeling Mortal" implies, singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson confronts the consequences of aging in...

"Warm Bodies," the latest permutation of the zombie screen phenomenon, places heart over horror and romantic teen angst over sharp social commentary. The low gore quotient and emphasis on...

"Pound Foolish: Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Industry" (Portfolio/Penguin), by Helaine Olen   After the financial crisis began in 2008, it suddenly became OK,...