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March 4, 2011

Five Favorite Films with Malin Akerman, Kate Mara and Josh Radnor Opens in new window

It's a three-in-one Five Favorite Film fest today, as we sat down with the stars and writer-director of the indie comedy-drama happythankyoumoreplease, which opens in select theaters this week. The debut feature for How I Met Your Mother star-turned-filmmaker Josh Radnor, the movie follows the unpredictable ups and downs of late twentysomethings as they negotiate life and relationships in modern New York, and stars Radnor, Kate Mara and Malin Akerman. Akerman talks about changing her physical appearance for her role, and Radnor discusses some of his inspirations for the film. Read on for the full favorite films from each of the stars. More...

December 30, 2010

Agathe von Trapp: 1913-2010 Opens in new window

Agathe von Trapp, the eldest daughter in the family whose story helped inspire "The Sound of Music," has passed away at the age of 97. More...

June 22, 2007

AFI Announces Top 100 Movies of All Time ... Again Opens in new window

Ten years ago the AFI gave us a list of the Top 100 American Films Ever Made -- and when that was done they churned out 15 other lists every few years. And then last night they updated the Top 100 ... I guess because they ran out of lists. More...

September 15, 2005

Hollywood Giant Robert Wise Passes Away at 91 Opens in new window

Master filmmaker and 4-time Oscar winner Robert Wise has died at the age of 91. Probably best known as the director of films like "The Sound of Music," "West Side Story," and "The Haunting," Mr. Wise was also the editor of Orson Welles' "The Magnificent Ambersons" and "Citizen Kane." More...

July 6, 2005

Legendary Screenwriter Ernest Lehman Passes Away Opens in new window

Veteran screenwriter / producer Ernest Lehman passed away on July 2nd after a lengthy illness. Mr. Lehman was nominated for a half-dozen Oscars over the course of his illustrious career, but the only one he ever brought home was a 2001 Honorary Oscar "in appreciation of a body of varied and enduring work." More...