Unbroken: Jolie Brings Compelling Story to Big Screen

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Louis Zamperini passed away at the age of 97 last week, and nobody deserves peace more than him. Sadly, he will not be around to see the story of his life as told through the film adaptation of the Lauren Hillenbrand biography, Unbroken. Director Angeline Jolie became close with Zamperini during the filming of the movie, and she undoubtedly was …

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It’s a Wrap (Party) for True Blood

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For True Blood fans, it’s hard to believe that Season 7 (which premiered on June 22) is the final neck-biting saga of Sookie, Bill, Eric, Tara, Lafayette, Sam, Jason and baby vamp Jessica. Bon Temps and television will never be the same. Last Saturday night, cast members and more than 200 invited guests gathered to celebrate vampire love with a …

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Paul & Amy Have Come Together

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Romantic comedies sometimes have a way of taking themselves way too seriously. They often are victims of cliched moments and overused plot lines. It takes a truly wonderful pairing to make any good romantic comedy stand out from the pack. David Wain (Wet Hot American Summer) decided to turn the genre on its head. Wain has shot a comedy that hits …

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Anna and Stephen – Bitten by Love

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Anna Paquin, now 31, was only 11 years old when she took home an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in the film The Piano. She had no previous acting experience before she auditioned, but managed to beat out hundreds of other girls for the role of Flora McGrath.

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Tom Cruise

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Cruise set a 10-year deadline for himself in which to build an acting career. He left school and moved to New York, struggling through audition after audition before landing an appearance in 1981’s Endless Love, starring Brooke Shields. Around this same time, he snagged a small role in the military school drama Taps (1981), co-starring Sean Penn.His role in Taps was upgraded after director Harold …

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Rock ‘n’ Romance

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From the June 2010 issue of True Love Magazine I stared in horror at my friends’ gloating faces. “Did he just call my name?” The man with the microphone waved a slip of paper in his hands. “Nicole Malone, we hear it’s your birthday? Come on up.” “You’ve got to be kidding me,” I grumbled. Sarah shoved against me with …

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Be Afraid! Ray Donovan Is Coming Soon

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For those of you who love Liev Schreiber and love to hate his character Ray Donovan…he’ll be back! Showtime has just released a trailer for the second season of its hit series Ray Donovan, which returns on July 13. Back alongside star Schreiber are Paula Malcomson, Eddie Marsan, Dash Mihok, Steven Bauer, Katherine Moennig, Pooch Hall, Kerris Dorsey and Devon Bagby …

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The Father of My Child

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The Father of My Child June 1951 True Romance It was the best of intentions that she invited her first husband to meet her second. And when it was too late, she realized what a mistake she’s made. Carefully I spread the quivering meringue over the still warm lemon pie. I wanted so much for everything to be right for …

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Modern Echoes of the ‘Penny Dreadful’

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By Katherine Sharma The term “Penny Dreadful” has been revived by the recent Showtime horror-thriller series. “Penny dreadful” refers to cheap and lurid British publications catering to the newly literate youth of the late 19th century. Thanks to increased public education, a growing number of English working class adolescents had learned to read at a basic level, and had income …

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David and Victoria: Soccer and Spice

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It’s the most popular sport on the planet, and he was the biggest star the sport had to offer. Born on May 2, 1975, in Leytonstone, London, England, David Beckham grew up with parents and siblings who were committed fans of Manchester United, England’s legendary soccer franchise. At an early age, Beckham showed his own promise as a footballer, winning the …

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