In 1957, Jimmy Steward graduated from high school in El Dorado, Ark., which had pretty promenades left over from an oil boom but no jobs. Like many others, he looked West for work and landed in South Los Angeles, where, he said, "I didn't find no gold." ...more

October 19, 2008

Gulf countries swimming in oil wealth are using the money to build huge industrial cities and gleaming financial centers to sustain them when the wells run dry. ...more

May 27, 2008

The Coen brothers have completed their journey from the fringes to Hollywood's mainstream, winning four Academy Awards for "No Country for Old Men," including best picture. ...more

February 25, 2008

As usual in Hollywood, Oscar night looks like the same people will generally be collecting the same prizes. Yet some suspense remains for a few of the main awards. A look at the key categories: ...more

February 24, 2008

The tragic romance "Atonement" was named best drama Sunday at a Golden Globes event that was deflated from star-studded revelry to dry, news conference-style awards announcement because of the Hollywood writers strike. ...more

January 14, 2008

The crime tale "No Country for Old Men," the oil saga "There Will Be Blood" and the legal drama "Michael Clayton" were among critical favorites that landed on the American Film Institute's list of the year's 10 best movies. ...more

December 17, 2007