The producers of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" toiled for 18 years on their strange romantic epic, so simply bringing it to the screen — let alone grabbing a leading 13 Academy Awards nominations — was a victory. ...more

February 18, 2009

A rare opportunity has presented itself: "Frost/Nixon" will be at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and in movie theaters at the same time. It's a chance to compare and contrast two versions of the same story that captivated the nation in 1977. ...more

February 12, 2009

The romantic fantasy "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" led Academy Awards contenders Thursday with 13 nominations, among them best picture and acting honors for Brad Pitt and Taraji P. Henson, and a directing slot for David Fincher. ...more

January 23, 2009

Complete list of 81st annual Academy Award nominations announced Thursday: 1. Best Picture: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "Frost/Nixon," "Milk," "The Reader," "Slumdog Millionaire." ...more

January 22, 2009

Underdog-turned-favorite "Slumdog Millionaire" picked up 11 nominations Thursday for the British Academy film awards, Britain's version of the Oscars. ...more

January 15, 2009

NEW IN TOWN Seven Pounds *** In this drama, a depressed IRS agent (Will Smith) decides to help seven strangers overcome their difficulties - but he also is carrying a horrible secret. Things are further complicated when he falls for a woman (Rosario Dawson) with a heart condition. To give away more would be unfair, but expect a message about giving, forgiveness and redemption. The movie is directed by Gabriele Muccino, who directed Smith in "The Pursuit of Happyness," a role that earned Smith an Oscar nomination. See review, page 5. 123 minutes. (PG-13 for thematic material, some disturbing content and a scene of sensuality) ...more

December 19, 2008

The Catholic school drama "Doubt" led contenders Thursday for the Screen Actors Guild Awards with five nominations, including honors for Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams and Viola Davis. ...more

December 19, 2008

The Catholic school drama "Doubt" led contenders Thursday for the Screen Actors Guild Awards with five nominations, including honors for Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams and Viola Davis. ...more

December 18, 2008

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "Frost/Nixon" and "Doubt" led the Golden Globes with five nominations each Thursday, though the former two had a leg up with best-drama slots. ...more

December 12, 2008

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "Frost/Nixon" led the Golden Globes on Thursday with five nominations each, among them best drama, while "Doubt" also has five, including four acting slots. Other best-drama nominees: "The Reader," "Revolutionary Road" and "Slumdog Millionare." ...more

December 11, 2008