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Oscar, Tony-nominated writer-director Douglas McGrath dies

Oscar, Tony-nominated writer-director Douglas McGrath dies

NEW YORK (AP) — Stage, TV and film writer-director Douglas McGrath, who earned a Tony nomination for “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” and an Oscar nod for the “Bullets Over Broadway” screenplay he co-wrote with Woody Allen, died Thursday.
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Review: Movie fans will roar, growl over ’50 MGM Films’ book

Review: Movie fans will roar, growl over ’50 MGM Films’ book

“The 50 MGM Films that Transformed Hollywood: Triumphs, Blockbusters, and Fiascos,” by Steven Bingen (Lyons Press) The title of film historian Steven Bingen’s new book is reminiscent of B-movie trailers of the 1950s that breathlessly hype “The Most I
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Mimi Parker, co-founder of Minnesota indie band Low has died

Mimi Parker, co-founder of Minnesota indie band Low has died

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Mimi Parker, whose soothing vocals helped propel the Minnesota indie band Low to critical acclaim, has died at age 55, nearly two years after revealing that she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
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New this week: Bruce Springsteen, 'The Big Brunch' and Sonic

New this week: Bruce Springsteen, 'The Big Brunch' and Sonic

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music and video game platforms this week.
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Sarah Polley’s "Women Talking" wins People's Choice at Windsor film fest

Sarah Polley’s "Women Talking" wins People's Choice at Windsor film fest

WINDSOR, Ont. — Sarah Polley’s “Women Talking” took home one of the top honours at the Windsor International Film Festival. The drama about strength and resilience was named the People’s Choice Award winner as the festival closed on Sunday.
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Adam DiMarco on how his anxieties informed his nice-guy role in 'The White Lotus' S2

Adam DiMarco on how his anxieties informed his nice-guy role in 'The White Lotus' S2

TORONTO — Oakville, Ont., native Adam DiMarco is experiencing the sort of breakout opportunity that would make anyone consider meditation.
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 13-19

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 13-19

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 13-19: Nov. 13: Actor Jimmy Hawkins (“It’s A Wonderful Life”) is 81. Blues singer John Hammond is 80. Country singer-songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard is 76. Actor Joe Mantegna is 75.
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Review: New novel explores the life-changing power of art

Review: New novel explores the life-changing power of art

“Now Is Not the Time to Panic,” by Kevin Wilson (Ecco) For the past 25 years the bestselling author Kevin Wilson has repeated to himself a semi-poetical, semi-nonsensical phrase that evokes the self-mythologizing bravado of outlaw musicians: “The edg
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Jimmy Kimmel to host Oscars again: 'Great honor or a trap'

Jimmy Kimmel to host Oscars again: 'Great honor or a trap'

Jimmy Kimmel is ready to host the Oscars again, completing a trilogy that started with him presiding over the chaotic “envelope-gate" ceremony. The late-night talk show host will preside over the ceremony in March, the show’s producers said Monday.
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Filmmaker Haggis finishes testimony, denies claims by women

Filmmaker Haggis finishes testimony, denies claims by women

NEW YORK (AP) — Filmmaker Paul Haggis choked up and wiped away tears while finishing his defense Friday from the witness stand against a civil trial rape claim by a publicist.
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