VARIOUS ARTISTS: NINE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK (GEFFEN) *** The movie (which opened here last week) is getting so-so reviews, but the soundtrack - featuring vocals by the musical's star-studded cast that includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, Sophia Loren, Kate Hudson and Marion Cotillard - is sheer fun. No surprise Day-Lewis (who plays a Federico Fellini-like director in the film) can sing, because what can't he do? Cruz (as the mistress) is reasonable sultry on "A Call From the Vatican" and Cotillard (as the wife) is sadly beautiful on "My Husband Makes Movies." The disc also contains Kate Hudson's Golden Globe-nominated turn on "Cinema Italiano." ...more

January 1, 2010

The recession-era tale "Up in the Air" led Golden Globe film contenders Tuesday with six nominations. ...more

December 16, 2009

The recession-era tale "Up in the Air" leads Golden Globe film contenders with six nominations, among them best drama and acting honors for George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick. ...more

December 15, 2009

'G-Force,' 'The Hangover,' 'Inglourious Basterds' and more are now available on DVD. ...more

December 15, 2009

On a recent day, I gazed at the Arc de Triomphe, visited the world's largest gothic cathedral, dined on Viennese schnitzel and spaetzle, saw a few Rembrandts and shopped at one of Spain's largest fashion retailers. ...more

March 22, 2009

Twilight **½ You already know that this is the big-screen version of the first in Stephenie Meyers' blockbuster book series about young vampires, with "New Moon" and "Eclipse" soon to follow. What does the DVD offer that you didn't get on your first dozen trips to the theater, besides the ability to watch The Kiss over and over? Commentary by director Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson; five extended scenes; five deleted scenes; and a documentary. ...more

March 19, 2009

Angelina Jolie, Kate Winslet and Sean Penn among them — went with black at Sunday's Academy Awards, but light colors and asymmetrical gowns topped the broader fashion trends. ...more

February 23, 2009

"Slumdog Millionaire" took the best-picture Academy Award and seven other Oscars on Sunday, including director for Danny Boyle, whose ghetto-to-glory story paralleled the film's unlikely rise to Hollywood's summit. ...more

February 23, 2009

Picture "Slumdog Millionaire" Director Danny Boyle, "Slumdog Millionaire" Actor ...more

February 23, 2009

Sylvia Martinez-Hasque didn't have to travel 2,500 miles to Hollywood to experience the glitz of Oscar night. ...more

February 23, 2009