Monthly Archives: August 2008

Theron attends ‘Burning Plain’ debut in Venice

“The Burning Plain,” written and directed by the “21 Grams” and “Babel” screenwriter, stars Charlize Theron as a troubled Oregon restaurant manager who is forced to confront her past when a mysterious visitor arrives from Mexico.

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Pellicano, lawyer convicted of conspiracy

A jury has convicted former Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano and entertainment lawyer Terry Christensen of federal wiretapping conspiracy charges. Both men face up to 10 years in federal prison.

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`The Burning Plain’ debuts at Venice film festival – AP

Guillermo Arriaga’s directorial debut, “The Burning Plain,” opens with a wide shot of a trailer ablaze in the New Mexico desert. While the landscape appears barren and exposed, it is concealing secrets that drive the story.

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New film adds to intrigue of Puccini love life – Reuters

A new film on Giacomo Puccini has uncovered letters and documents suggesting the composer may have a second living descendant, in a tangled tale of infidelity and vengeance befitting one of his operas.

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Basinger and Theron team up for complex love story – Reuters

Oscar winners Kim Basinger and Charlize Theron play mother and daughter in "The Burning Plain," an intense story of love and betrayal and the directorial debut by acclaimed Mexican screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga.

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Tidbits: Decathlete says Phelps not the best

Bryan Clay says that though Michael Phelps may be the world’s best swimmer, he’s not well-rounded enough to be considered the world’s best athlete.

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John Lennon movie coming together – Reuters

The story of John Lennon is headed for the big screen with "Nowhere Boy," which will focus on the former Beatle's troubled adolescence.

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Stars over the moon about Obama’s speech – AP

First word on Barack Obama’s historic nomination acceptance speech from a bevy of celebrities in attendance was decidedly partisan: “It was excellent,” Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie said. “It was amazing.”

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My Mexican Shivah opens

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David Duchovny in rehab for sex addiction – AP

LOS ANGELES (AP) David Duchovny has entered a rehabilitation facility for sex addiction. In a statement released Thursday by his lawyer, Stanton Stein, the actor said he did so voluntarily, adding: “I ask for respect and privacy for my wife … Continue reading

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