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Zero Dark Thirty and the Real Women of the CIA

Torture scenes were not based on reality

2012-12-19

By Peter Bergen CNN National Security Analyst

The star of the new film “Zero Dark Thirty” is a flame-haired female CIA analyst Maya (played by Jessica Chastain) who is obsessed with finding Osama bin Laden. Read the complete article

Why is The Hobbit So Long? Five Reasons

And where does Gandalf go when he disappears?

2012-12-15

By Jennifer Vineyard CNN

Much of the story isn't from “The Hobbit” itself -- but expanded from “The Lord of the Rings.”And it deals with the questions you always wanted answered.... Read the complete article

News Briefs


OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening Dec. 14,

'The Hobbit,' 'Any Day Now,' 'The Loving Story,' and more

2012-12-13

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun    Read the complete article

Mayor Adams Honors Working Kirk with Anti-Suicide Message

'Kirk will be dearly missed, but his passing gives us an opportunity to address a significant but preventable problem in our area'

2012-12-12

Of The Skanner News

Last week Adams again honored ‘Working Kirk’ for his contribution as a street performer who entertained thousands with his music and balloon tricks. However Adams also took the opportunity to again publicize Portland’s new suicide counseling hotline. Read the complete article

Film Review: ‘Hitchcock’

Delightful Docudrama Recounts Shooting of Horror Classic ‘Psycho’

2012-12-10

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

It wasn’t long after the Hollywood premiere of North by Northwest in July of 1959 that Alfred Hitchcock (Anthony Hopkins) was already searching for his next project, since he was at his most content making movies. After passing on all the scripts being pitched by Paramount, the master of suspense became curious about a recently-published novel inspired by the gruesome exploits of a Wisconsin serial killer (Michael Wincott). Read the complete article

Film Review: 'The Loving Story'

Civil Rights documentary recounts landmark Supreme Court decision on interracial marriage

2012-12-10

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Soon after Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving tied the knot in Washington, DC on June 2, 1958, they decided to move back to their tiny hometown of Central Point, Va., to settle down and start a family. The groom, a bricklayer by trade, even purchased a plot of land where he promised to build his bride a house. Read the complete article

OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening Dec. 7

'Playing for Keeps,' 'The Art of Flight ,' 'Delhi Safari,' and more

2012-12-07

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun         Read the complete article

Peter Ramsey: The ‘Rise of the Guardians’ Interview

'I got into film as a storyboard artist, but my dream was always to be a director'

2012-12-07

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Rise of the Guardians is Peter Ramsey’s first feature film after directing the hit DreamWorks Animation Halloween special, “Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space.” This project followed the feature film, “Monsters vs. Aliens” on which Ramsey served as Head of Story. While at DreamWorks Animation, Ramsey also served as a story artist on “Shrek the Third,” and as a story board artist on “Shark Tale.” Read the complete article

‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Take on Bin Laden Raid Courted Controversy from Start

The filmmakers, director Kathryn Bigelow and screenwriter Mark Boal, attended a special event at the CIA for the real-life Bin Laden hunters

2012-12-05

Larry Shaughnessy CNN Pentagon Producer

NEW YORK (CNN) -- The new movie about the hunt for Osama bin Laden didn't even have a title when controversy began swirling around how it was made. Read the complete article

OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening Nov. 30

'Killing Them Softly,' 'Addicted to Fame ,' 'Dragon ,' and more

2012-11-29

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun         Read the complete article