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Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue Cover (Here): Ben, Bradley, Emma, Halle

by Roger Friedman - January 29, 2013 9:28 am

The Vanity Fair Hollywood issue is here, always a lot of fun and most anticipated. On the cover: Ben Affleck, Emma Stone and Bradley...

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Casey Affleck to Play “Corrupt Midget” in Whitey Bulger Film

by Roger Friedman - October 25, 2011 4:59 pm

Exclusive about the Whitey Bulger movie being put together by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Casey Affleck, nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting...

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Exclusive: Harvey Weinstein Doc Premieres This Friday in Toronto

by Roger Friedman - February 6, 2011 10:23 am

A Harvey Weinstein documentary timed with the Oscars. Hmm... Good or bad thing? According to filmmaker Barry Avrich, it won't be bad. Expect no...

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King’s Speech Gets Royal Lunch; DGA Picks Its Top 5, Snubs “Grit” and “127”

by Roger Friedman - January 11, 2011 12:57 am

"The King's Speech" got a royal lunch yesterday at a fancy shmancy private club on Fifth Avenue yesterday. We were asked not to say...

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Oscar Race: 2 Serious Voters Discuss Their Choices Thus Far

by Roger Friedman - January 7, 2011 11:09 am

I happened to sit down with two Academy voters last night--two actors (I'm not giving gender) who are names. They are not A list...

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“The Fighter” vs. “The Town”: Will 2010 Oscars Take Two Boston Films?

by Roger Friedman - November 21, 2010 2:06 pm

Ever since "Good Will Hunting," Hollywood loves a Boston accent. The sharper the accent, the fewer hard r's, the better for everyone. It was just a...

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This Weekend: Woody Allen, “Howl,” Ben Affleck, Facebook, and Good Teachers!

by Roger Friedman - September 24, 2010 5:14 pm

Moviegoers, this is the weekend you've been waiting for. Especially if you've been "Waiting for Superman"! Davis Guggenheim's documentary is an extraordinary look into what's...