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'New Moon' gobbles up $66.3 million

Summit Entertainment's “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” retained the top spot at the box office over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend,...
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Painful 'Precious' digs deep into broken heart

The mark of a masterpiece in cinema is a filmmaker's ability to accurately portray the human condition. "Precious," based on the novel...
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'Mr. Fox' is cussing fantastic

The mere fact that a feature film is animated does not immediately imply that said feature film is for children. Focus Features'...
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Three to See/Flee for Nov. 27, 2009

On the eve of each weekend, Phoenix Movie Examiner Joseph J. Airdo counts down three of the best – and three of the worst – movies playing...
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Blood-soaked 'Ninja Assassin' slays

When one of a movie's first scenes features a woman's bloody body spinning around a dryer, you know you are in for a unique ride. Unfortunately, that...
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Scat happens... and 'Old Dogs' steps in it

Walt Disney Pictures' new live-action family comedy starring Robin Williams and John Travolta has the frantic energy of a Japanese anime cartoon....
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'The Road' breaks heart yet lights fire

Nothing says "season's greetings" like a depressing journey through a post-apocalyptic world. Yet that is exactly what Dimension Films' new...
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Thanksgiving feast includes “Mr. Fox” and “Old Dogs”

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This Thanksgiving, the cinematic table is set with an animated film from Wes Anderson, a family comedy from “Wild Hogs” director Walt...
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'New Moon' sinks fangs into box office with $142.8 million

Summit Entertainment's “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” earned about $142.8 million over the weekend. The figure, which includes about $26.3...
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'New Moon' satisfies supernatural soap opera thirst

Before I go any further, allow me to answer the question that is undoubtedly on your mind: Do I belong to Team Edward or Team Jacob? Neither. I...
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