Early Reviews: 'Zero Dark Thirty' Vindicates Bush, Cheney, Waterboarding Early reviews indicate that "Zero Dark Thirty" may not be the pro-Obama propaganda film everyone feared it would be. Far from it, early screeners are talking foremost about how the film provides a vindication of the George W. Bush administration's use of enhanced interrogation techniques. by AWR Hawkins
Michael Douglas' Son Injured in Pa. Prison Cameron Douglas, the 34-year-old son of actor Michael Douglas, suffered a broken leg and finger in the Pennsylvania prison where he is an inmate. 17 Dec 2012, 8:56 AM PDT
'Adam's Rib' Filmed in Same Town as Conn. School Shooting The 1949 film classic "Adam's Rib" was filmed in Newton, Conn., the same town where Friday's school shooting shocked the nation. by Breitbart News 17 Dec 2012, 8:23 AM PDT
Early Reviews: 'Zero Dark Thirty' Vindicates Bush, Cheney, Waterboarding Early reviews indicate that "Zero Dark Thirty" may not be the pro-Obama propaganda film everyone feared it would be. Far from it, early screeners are talking foremost about how the film provides a vindication of the George W. Bush administration's use of enhanced interrogation techniques. by AWR Hawkins 17 Dec 2012, 5:41 AM PDT
Harvey Unchained: Will Weinstein Heed Star's Advice, Delay 'Django' Opening? "Django Unchained" star Jamie Foxx, whose film is likely the most violent picture of 2012, says movie mayhem can inspire audiences to act out in a violent fashion. So will "Django" producer Harvey Weinstein respect his star's position and delay the opening of the film? by Christian Toto 16 Dec 2012
Chili Peppers' Flea: Ban All Guns for Cops, Civilians Alike Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea is calling for a ban on all guns in the U.S. for both civilians and police officers alive. by Breitbart News 16 Dec 2012
Jamie Foxx Says Film Violence Inspires Real-life Violence Jamie Foxx, the actor/comedian who recently joked about killing white people while hosting "Saturday Night Live," is speaking out about the role movie violence has on real-life tragedies like the Connecticut school shooting. The timing is even worse for Foxx's comments, considering his latest film may be the year's most violent film. by Christian Toto 16 Dec 2012
'The Hobbit' Tops Box Office with $84.8 Million Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" led the box office with an opening of $84.8 million, a start better than the three previous "Lord of the Rings" films. 16 Dec 2012
Actor Depardieu Insulted Over Criticism of Tax Exile Status French actor Gerard Depardieu, claiming he was "insulted" by critics for becoming a tax exile in Belgium, announced he was giving up his French passport. 16 Dec 2012
Hemingway Collections: Technical Manuals on Life, Essential Truths If there are three books that are must owns for book lovers this year they are the just-released Hemingway collections from Scribner Classics - "Hemingway on War," "Hemingway on Hunting" and "Hemingway on Fishing." by Zachary Leeman 16 Dec 2012
'The Hobbit' Review: Fantasy Prequel Lacks Fellowship, Focus Well, Peter Jackson is no George Lucas, I’m happy to report, and his new Middle-earth prequel is no "Phantom Menace." But the movie is a disappointment, and not only because it fails to equal the grand achievement of Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy of a decade ago. "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" wanders and slumps and generally fails to engage. by Kurt Loder 16 Dec 2012
'Family Guy,' 'American Dad' Pulled After Rampage Hollywood has responded to the rampage at a Connecticut elementary school by pulling back on its offerings, and one star says the entertainment industry should take some responsibility for such violence. 15 Dec 2012
Russian Filmmaker Wants Profanity Ban A Russian filmmaker who serves on a State Duma committee is proposing a ban on the use of obscenities in films, on TV and in print. 14 Dec 2012
Fans of The Game Hurl Rape, Death Threats at Michelle Malkin Columnist Michelle Malkin objected to the sacrilegious nature of rap star The Game's new album cover, so the rap star slammed her as a bitch via Twitter. Now, fans of the The Game are hurling rape and death threats at the conservative commentator. by Breitbart News 14 Dec 2012
Hugh Grant Apologizes for Bad Behavior on 'Daily Show' British actor Hugh Grant has apologized via Twitter for acting like a "crab" on "The Daily Show" after host Jon Stewart vowed to never have him back as a guest. 14 Dec 2012
'Hyde Park on Hudson' Turns FDR into Clinton-Like Lothario The new movie "Hyde Park on Hudson" would have viewers believe President Franklin D. Roosevelt was as randy as President Bill Clinton. Not so, say historians, worrying the new film is Hollywood's latest example of a feature film taking major liberties with the truth. by Breitbart News 14 Dec 2012
Celebrities Rush to Politicize Conn. School Shooting We still don't know many details surrounding this morning's shooting rampage which left at least 26 people dead including 18 children. The fog of breaking news isn't stopping celebrities from using the tragedy to promote their gun control views. by Breitbart News 14 Dec 2012
Jackie Chan Down on Freedom, 'Rush Hour' Trilogy International action star Jackie Chan is speaking out against some protests in China as well as the film franchise which secured his U.S. stardom, the "Rush Hour" movies. by Breitbart News 14 Dec 2012
Colbert Gives Super PAC Funds to Charities Comedian Stephen Colbert said he'll donate much of the $770,000 left at the political action committee supporting his faux presidential campaign to charity. 14 Dec 2012
BH Interview: Ed Lauter Reflects on Embracing His Flaws, Hollywood's Golden Age of Stars Ed Lauter admits he doesn't have a standard movie star mug. The veteran character actor, known for roles in “The Longest Yard,” “Family Plot” and “The Artist,” considered having his generous nose fixed earlier in his life. His decision to skip surgery helped him become one of Hollywood's most reliable character actors. by Christian Toto 14 Dec 2012
Box Office Predictions: 'The Hobbit' Rises, 'Avatar' Falls "The Hobbit" won't break any major box office records this weekend, but the first film in director Peter Jackson's new Middle Earth trilogy should top "Avatar" for the best opening in the month of December. by Movie Critic Assassins 14 Dec 2012
'Hyde Park on Hudson' Review: Quirky but Enticing Historical Drama The choice to cast former “Ghostbuster” Bill Murray as Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, in "Hyde Park on Hudson" was a clever one indeed. by John P. Hanlon 14 Dec 2012
'The Hobbit' Review: Peter Jackson Brings the Lucas Touch to Middle Earth Director Peter Jackson has come down with a nasty case of George Lucasitis with "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." The first film in a new Tolkien-inspired trilogy relies too much on fancy digital effects, a new frame rate technology and the nostalgia factor. by Christian Toto 14 Dec 2012
BH Interview: Nick Searcy on Embracing His Conservative Side in Hollywood The season premiere of “Justified” on FX is still almost a month away. For fans of the series, co-star Nick Searcy, better known as Raylan Givens’ boss Chief Deputy Marshal ArtMullen, has taken to the web to teach aspiring actors the secrets to being a Hollywood success with his new series “Acting School with Nick Searcy.” by Kregg Janke 13 Dec 2012
'The Bourne Legacy' Blu-ray Review: Right Actor, Wrong Way to Extend Franchise The minds behind the rebooted "Bourne" franchise struck gold by selecting Jeremy Renner to replace Matt Damon. As for the film itself, out now on Blu-ray and DVD, it doesn't do its new star justice. by Christian Toto 13 Dec 2012
Occupy Supporter Russell Simmons to Throw Ball for Obama, Tickets Start at $500 Russell Simmons will host the second Hip Hop Ball for President Barack Obama Jan. 20, an event that will set guests back $2,500 for VIP tickets and $500 for standard admission. by Breitbart News 13 Dec 2012
Al Gore to Hollywood: Make More Green-Themed Movies Al Gore, the prophet of the Global Warming movement, is imploring Hollywood to make more green-themed movies. by Christian Toto 13 Dec 2012
Outrage 2.0: Quentin Tarantino's 'Django Unchained' Sparks Complaints About Violence, N-word Use Director Quentin Tarantino routinely faces questions about the amount of violence in his films as well as his liberal use of the n-word. The same arguments are rising up once more with the impending release of his latest film "Django Unchained." by Christian Toto 13 Dec 2012
'Newsroom,' 'Game Change' Globe Nods Latest Sign of Awards Season Liberal Bias "The Newsroom," the appropriately maligned HBO drama which pulses with liberal bias, picked up a Golden Globe nomination for Best Drama this morning. by Christian Toto 13 Dec 2012
Music, Comedy Strike Defiant Tone at Sandy Concert Musicians were so intent upon helping victims of Superstorm Sandy that they didn't seem to want their benefit concert in New York to end. The final notes of Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind" closed the star-studded show at 1:19 a.m. Thursday, nearly six hours after Bruce Springsteen set a roaring tone with "Land of Hope and Dreams." 13 Dec 2012
3 Allegedly Planned to Kill Justin Bieber An ex-con from New Mexico and his nephew planned to kill Justin Bieber and his bodyguard, police said. 13 Dec 2012
'Lincoln,' 'Django' Lead Golden Globe Nods Steven Spielberg's historical drama "Lincoln" was nominated for a leading seven Golden Globe Awards, including Best Drama, in Los Angeles Thursday morning. 13 Dec 2012
Harry Belafonte Wants President Obama to Jail Dissenters Far-left activist and singer Harry Belafonte publicly encouraged President Obama to jail those calling for entitlement reforms. by Kevin L. Martin 13 Dec 2012
PC Police Rip Pipe Out Of Santa's Mouth in Updated 'Night Before Christmas' Santa has kicked the habit in time for Christmas. No, not the sugar plum habit, or his fur-wearing habit, or his penchant for romping recklessly around open flame. No, gentlepeople, this is the year the man in red gave up pipe tobacco, at least in a new book version of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" that has received attention from some lofty corners, including the American Library Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. by Breitbart News 13 Dec 2012
Shankar to Receive Posthumous Grammy Award Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar will receive a posthumous lifetime achievement Grammy award, organizers of the music industry's top prize show said Wednesday. 12 Dec 2012
Redbox Challenges Netflix in New Streaming War Redbox, the company that proved DVD and Blu-ray rentals were still a viable commodity, is moving into the streaming space in direct competition with Netflix. by Christian Toto 12 Dec 2012
Hugh Hefner's Daughter Rocked by Stock Scandal Christie Hefner, daughter of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, warned her husband not to buy or sell Playboy stock while she ran the company. Her husband did so all the same, embroiling his wife in an insider trading scandal. by Breitbart News 12 Dec 2012
Broadway Faces Potential Holiday Labor Headache The union representing hundreds of Broadway theater cleaners, porters, elevator operators and bathroom attendants voted Wednesday to authorize its leaders to call a strike if a new contract isn't approved by the end of the month, potentially throwing a wrench into a busy holiday season. 12 Dec 2012
British Singer Moving to Switzerland for Skiing, Good Food (and Lower Taxes) When you’re a British singer who has had a multimillion selling album, served in the British Army as an officer, and become a champion skier who was the best skier in the Royal Armoured Corps, what do you do when the taxes in Britain get too high and the going gets tough? You do what British singer James Blunt has said he’s going to do: move permanently to Switzerland. by William Bigelow 12 Dec 2012
i-Censorship? Apple Trims Inconvenient Question from 'Promised Land' Podcast Apple appears to have edited out a tough question posed to actor Matt Damon during a publicity Q&A for the new film "Promised Land." by Breitbart News 12 Dec 2012
Sneak Peek at 2013's 'Bible' Miniseries Producers Roma Downey of "Touched by an Angel" fame and Mark Burnett ("Survivor," "Celebrity Apprentice" have teamed up to bring a new, 10-hour telling of "The Bible" to screens next year. by Breitbart News 12 Dec 2012
Psy's Anti-American Rants Ignore U.S. Sacrifices for His Homeland South Korean rap sensation Psy may feel hip singing cruel anti-American lyrics, but if he thought about how the U.S. has contributed to his country he would probably stay silent. by Brad Schaeffer 12 Dec 2012
Indian Sitar Virtuoso Ravi Shankar Dies at 92 Ravi Shankar died yesterday at the age 92. A statement on Shankar's website said he died in San Diego, near his Southern California home with his wife and a daughter by his side. The musician's foundation issued a statement saying that he had suffered upper respiratory and heart problems and had undergone heart-valve replacement surgery last week. 12 Dec 2012
Ken Burns: Duke Lacrosse Team 'Mildly Inconvenienced' by False Rape Charges Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns says the Duke University students falsely accused of rape in 2006 were "mildly inconvenienced" by the charges. by Breitbart News 12 Dec 2012