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Robert Altman’s passions shine through in colleague’s tales

Chris Foran/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel For Robert Altman, art imitated life. His life — like his best movies, such as “M*ASH,” “Nashville” and “Gosford Park” — was filled with untidy passions, bitter conflicts, unwavering...

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Matt Damon: The private campaigner who became Hollywood's biggest star

A clutch of new films will cement Matt Damon's reputation as the hit of his generation. But that won't change this most reserved and politically committed of actors. Vanessa Thorpe reports Runners taking part in the annual...

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Murray cancels Christmas

Andy Murray is preparing to make the ultimate sacrifice. A family Christmas has always played a big part in the 22-year-old Scot's life, but next month he will be celebrating in the heat of Miami rather than the chill of...

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Murray picks up momentum

Andy Murray is often at his most dangerous when returning to competition after a break. The 22-year-old Scot has won eight of his 13 titles in such circumstances and will attempt to extend that record today when he meets...

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Where did all the indie pics go?

Studios insist that the future belongs to franchises Whether you're studying the Oscar race or box office results or simply scanning headlines, one question keeps reasserting itself: What ever happened to "indie" cinema?...

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Ham Yard - mod mayhem in London

Not many specific mod events in London right now, so it's worth slipping Ham Yard into your diary for December. Taking place at the Cock Tavern in Smithfield, you'll get a night of 'mod mayhem', including soul, R&B, jazz, funk,...

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Benefit unites city's native sons

Waters, Levinson and Simon will share stage to promote Maryland Film Festival Barry Levinson, John Waters and David Simon share the stage on Nov. 14 to promote the Maryland Film Festival. (Cartoon KAL) aren't just appearing on...

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Movie's 40th Anniversary Elicits Durango Memories

For a teenage waitress, it was an experience not forgotten. For the actor who played Flat-Nose Curry, Durango "seemed like some enchanted and magical town." For the owner of a ranch where the famous cliff-jumping scene was...

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Andrew Strauss's stars waltz in thanks to wily fox Jonathan Trott

By Paul Newman in Bloemfontein The last time a South African-born batsman played here for England a full house turned their backs on him and refused to acknowledge his dominant contribution. Admittedly, the opening thumping...

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Rare 35mm prints at the 26th Olympia Film Festival

OLYMPIA, WA -- The 26th Olympia Film Festival at the historic 772-seat single-screen Capitol Theater begins Friday Nov. 6 with the unreleased-on-video 35mm feature "Nothing Lasts Forever", starring Zach Galligan and Bill...

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