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The Dancing Is Hotter In 'Footloose' 2011

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 10/14/2011 - 4:55am

As long as daughters pout when fathers proclaim, "I don't want you to see that boy," Footloose will endure.

As long as kids want to dance and Hollywood wants to profit from that passion, it will do more than endure.

It will be remade.

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For Hollywood's Dream Factory, A Sober 'New Normal'

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 09/06/2011 - 10:00pm

The attacks of Sept. 11 changed most everything about American life. As commentator John Ridley reflects, Hollywood and the stories it told were no exception.

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The Space Shuttle Is Dead, Long Live The Space Shuttle!

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Thu, 07/14/2011 - 10:31pm

The space shuttle may be gone, but it's not likely to be forgotten — not if Hollywood has anything to do with it.

Over the course of the last 30 years, the shuttle has shown up repeatedly on the Silver Screen.

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Supervillains Gather, Dare To Ask The Question: Is James Bond De...

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 11/19/2010 - 1:31am

At a recent meeting of supervillains, the possible demise of James Bond at the hands of Hollywood financing problems was front and center.

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James Cameron Gives Back One Tree At A Time

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 08/17/2010 - 5:16am

James Cameron's hit film Avatar created a brave, blue world -- imaginary, Pandora. It had its own species of flowers and trees.

Now, the director who's made millions in Hollywood is hoping to give back to earth. He's working with environmental organizations in 15 countries to plant a million trees around the world.



 

Movies This Week: The Disappearance of Twelve Flipped Middle Guy...

Austin Metablog  Fri, 08/06/2010 - 1:30pm

A bit of a boys' club for new Hollywood releases, but some good indies plus our personal picks. (via Slackerwood)



 

Movies This Week: Dinner for Cats and Charlie Restrepo

Austin Metablog  Fri, 07/30/2010 - 2:00pm

A variety of new movies open in local theaters, Hollywood and indies, plus our special screening picks. (via Slackerwood)



 

Movies This Week: Exploding Harry Hood Secret Exit Letter Missio...

Austin Metablog  Fri, 05/14/2010 - 2:30pm

More movies opening in Austin than you can imagine -- Hollywood and indie -- plus our picks for special screenings. (via Slackerwood)



 

Movies This Week: Ca$h Letters to Prince of Echo Pond Night

Austin Metablog  Fri, 04/09/2010 - 1:00pm

Not many new Hollywood movies in Austin, but we've got recommendations for some great special screenings. (via Slackerwood)



 

"Wall Street" Sequel Bumped to Sept.

Austin Metablog  Sat, 03/13/2010 - 9:30pm

Looks like we're going to have to wait a little while longer to see Gordon Gekko back on the big... (via Hollywood Dump)