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Details: Written by Kam Williams Special to The Skanner News; Published: 25 March 2013

Will this roaming Romeo befriend the blemished beauty, or will his roving eye have him right back out on the dating circuit?

Buff Bouncer Bonds with Blemished Beauty in Body and Soul Saga

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Details: Written by Kam Williams Special to The Skanner News; Published: 25 March 2013

Featuring pyrotechnics worthy of a Fourth of July fireworks display

Disgraced Presidential Bodyguard Gets Shot at Redemption in High-Octane Action Thriller

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Details: Written by Kam Williams Special to The Skanner News; Published: 25 March 2013

'Admission,' 'The Croods,' 'Olympus Has Fallen,' and more

Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun

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Details: Written by Kam Williams Special to The Skanner News; Published: 14 March 2013

The Call, Blancanieves, Clip, From Up on Poppy Hill, Ginger & Rosa, K-11, Philip Roth Unmasked

Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun

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Details: Written by By Kam Williams Special to The Skanner News; Published: 13 March 2013

Carrey and Carell Reunite to Make Movie Magic, Literally and Figuratively

Back in 2003, Jim Carrey was upstaged as the title character of Bruce Almighty by a scene-stealing Steve Carell as motor-mouthed, TV newscaster Evan Baxter.

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Details: Written by Kam Williams Special to The Skanner News; Published: 07 March 2013

'Dead Man Down,' 'Oz the Great and Powerful ,' 'The We and the I ,' and more

Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun

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Details: Written by Bruce Poinsette of The Skanner News; Published: 28 February 2013

Renowned film festival puts focus on women telling their stories through their own voices

The Skanner News caught up with featured directors Eliachi Kimaro and Penda Diakite to discuss their respective films and the importance of telling their own stories.

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Details: Written by Kam Williams Special to The Skanner News; Published: 28 February 2013

'21 and Over ,' 'Jack the Giant Slayer,' 'War Witch' and more

Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 February 2013

The rarely seen "King: A Filmed Record...Montgomery to Memphis" has just been released on DVD. Instead of the usual image bites, we see comprehensive news camera coverage of important demonstrations and historical marches.

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Details: Written by Kam Williams Special to The Skanner News; Published: 25 February 2013

Host Seth MacFarlane frequently resorted to racy material inappropriate for children

Ben Affleck got the last laugh after being snubbed by the Academy in the Best Director category when his film, Argo, won the award for Best Picture. However, Ang Lee's Life of Pi landed the most Oscars overall, four, including an upset of Spielberg for director.

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