Issue: September 08, 2010 (Archive)

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

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Phoenix fans facing film confusion
Whether a hoax or not, a new documentary about Joaquin Phoenix and his transition from acclaimed, brooding actor to bearded, shambolic hip-hop wannabe has captivated viewers at the Venice film festival.

French gangster raids US box office
French film star Vincent Cassel's brilliant portrayal of a murderous mobster seems likely to win him greater fame and critical acclaim in the United States, as critics lap up his performance in the biopic Mesrine: Killer Instinct.

Tsui whodunit a thriller until end
Hong Kong's Tsui Hark unveiled his latest blockbuster, a Tang dynasty whodunit which filled the screen with kung fu action, intrigue and period atmospherics at the Venice film festival.

Scorsese credits Kazan for inspiration
Martin Scorsese's latest film pays a personal tribute to Elia Kazan, one of Hollywood's and Broadway's most influential directors, but also a controversial figure who turned anti-communist informant in the Joe McCarthy era.

Midlife Maggie awaits fate
Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, in Venice for the screening of Isaac Julien's art film Better Life, has all but shunned the cameras since becoming in 2004 the first Asian actress to win at Cannes.

Classic fans sure care for gowns
Fans of Gone with the Wind obviously do give a damn about Scarlett O'Hara's extravagant dresses, with a museum appeal for funds to restore gowns from the 1939 movie meeting its target in three weeks.

Gabor back in hospital after fright
Zsa Zsa Gabor, 93, is in hospital again after her husband found the Hollywood socialite and one-time screen actress in bad shape at their Los Angeles home.

Glee crusade out to make world of difference
Hit television show Glee and credit card company American Express have joined forces on a new social action campaign to inspire viewers to make a difference in their communities.

Hilton in denial as she thinks cocaine is chewing gum
Hotel heiress Paris Hilton has been charged with felony cocaine possession but denies the drugs found in the purse she carried were hers, US media reported.

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