‘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
Toks Olagundoye -- 'The Neighbors' Interview
'I am a sci-fi lover and have been itching to be on a sitcom forever'
2012-11-27
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Toks’ secret talent is doing all sorts of accents from around the world. Read the complete article
BOOKS: The No Excuse Guide to Success: No Matter What Your Boss—or Life—Throws at You
The text reads like a plausible plan for folks ready to take charge of their lives
2012-11-26
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Self-help gurus offer different paths to enlightenment, and those in need of a little tough love, might like to listen Jim Smith, Jr. Also known as “Mr. Energy,” for years Jim has led JIMPACT workshops and delivered inspirational speeches for both Fortune 500 companies and non-profit corporations. Read the complete article
OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening Thanksgiving
'Life of Pi ,' 'Red Dawn,' 'The Central Park Five' and more
2012-11-21
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun Read the complete article
Film Review: Life of Pi
Pastel seascape serves as exquisite backdrop for spiritual tale of survival
2012-11-19
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Pi Patel (Suraj Sharma) was raised Hindu before converting to Catholicism and Islam all on his own. The spiritually-promiscuous, 16 year-old’s parents reacted differently to the changes in the boy’s unorthodox behavior which included going to church and praying facing east five times a day. Read the complete article
Film Review: Lincoln
Civil War docudrama revisits Great Emancipator’s 'Team of Rivals'
2012-11-19
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
While watching talking heads exchanging dialogue borrowed from “Team of Rivals” might delight history buffs, it’s unfortunately likely to test the patience of kids without a 2½ hour attention span unless it involves action and special f/x. Read the complete article
OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening Nov. 16
'Anna Karenina ,' 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 ,' 'Buffalo Girls,' and more
2012-11-16
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun Read the complete article
Q & A With E! News Host Terrence Jenkins
Jenkins dishes on career, family and his favorite book, The Alchemist
2012-11-13
By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
After more than six years as host of BET’s popular music video show 106 & Park Terrence Jenkins has joined Giuliana Rancic as the co-anchor of E! News. Read the complete article
Bob Zemeckis: The ‘Flight’ Interview
'We’re in desperate need of good screenplays'
2012-11-12
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Here, he talks about his latest film, Flight, a combination special f/x and legal thriller starring Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, John Goodman and Melissa Leo. Read the complete article