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Sibling Rivalry: Vote for Your Favorite Brothers and Sisters
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They may be brothers and sisters in real life, but in the acting world, sibling actors are often fierce competitors. Sometimes they're even up for the same roles.
You could call these cases of sibling rivalry being played out on the big screen a real family affair, along the lines of "Mom always liked you best."
We've come up with a list of top actors who have competing brothers or sisters. Vote on your favorites of each brother-brother, brother-sister or sister-sister pairing -- and may the best siblings win. Get More »
GALLERY: Awkward Family Photos in Movies
Since the dawn of time, people with nothing in common and zero to say to each other have been coexisting in homes against their will. We call this a "family." But it wasn't until the invention of the camera that every uneasy hug and forced smile between these disparate souls could be preserved eternally.
Thanks to the hilarious website Awkward Family Photos, these embarrassing moments are now available for the entire world to mock. And with Tim Burton set to release "Dark Shadows" (May 11), a gothic comedy about a frighteningly dysfunctional family, we're opening up our own photo album of movies' most motley clans.
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What You Need to Know About 'Dark Shadows'
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Even immortal vampire Barnabas Collins himself would find it a Herculean task to wade through all 1,225 episodes of the original "Dark Shadows" TV series. To put it in perspective, a new complete coffin-shaped DVD box set boasts a runtime of 30,000 hours, and that's without bathroom breaks.
The supernatural soap opera, which ran on ABC from 1966 to 1971, is now getting the full-on feature film treatment. "Dark Shadows" (the movie) has all the big-budget trimmings courtesy of director Tim Burton and his muse Johnny Depp as Barnabas. Before you devour the May 11 release, we've created an easy-breezy introduction to all the things you'll find lurking in the "Shadows." Get More »
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Now Let's Cast the 'Justice League' Movie
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For superhero fans, there's only one thing in this world that could possibly be more exciting than "The Avengers": a Justice League movie. Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the rest of DC Comics' legendary heroes, all in one film? Superhero nirvana.
With "The Avengers" blasting away box office records, that dream may finally become a reality. So we thought now would be the perfect time to reveal our dream cast for "The Justice League." Because someone needs to assemble these heroes, and it might as well be us. Get More »
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What's Next for Marvel After 'The Avengers'?
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Given that "The Avengers" is finally in theaters, you might think Marvel has tapped all of its resources at this point. After all, not only does the movie feature solo stars Thor, Iron Man, Captain America and The Incredible Hulk, but the studio has also already collaborated on franchises for "X-Men," "Fantastic Four," "Spider-Man," "Ghost Rider," "Daredevil" and "Blade," among others. What's left?
As it turns out, there's still plenty left in Marvel's vast character library — and with the success of "The Avengers," it's a guarantee you'll be seeing some of them on the big screen sooner rather than later.
Here's our handy guide to the films you'll probably see from Marvel, the films you might see from Marvel and a few films you'll unfortunately never see from Marvel. Enjoy! Get More »
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50 Movies That Could Easily Be Mistaken as Pornos
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We hear what we want to hear.
I hear the movie title "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" and think, "That sounds like some A-grade sexytime action right there. Let's kill the lights."
But it's likely others would think, "That sounds like a delightful comedy featuring venerated British thespians, maybe even a dame or two. I should bring my mother."
Of course, "Exotic Marigold Hotel" isn't the first non-porn to dupe the filthy-minded among us. Here are 50 other major movie releases that could be easily mistaken for adult fare, nominally anyway. Get More »
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Assembling With Friends & Strangers for an 'Avengers' Midnight Screening
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Oh my sweet Thor. I'm still in a daze from last night's events.
See, I've been (im)patiently awaiting "The Avengers" since the end credits for 2008's "Iron Man." And when I sat in the Hall H audience at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con and heard Joss Whedon reveal he'd direct "Avengers," I've since been anticipating 2012 for this event even more than my own college graduation.
Not unlike my midnight mayhem with "The Hunger Games," I invited scores of my friends to join me for the late-night premiere of our favorite Marvel movie heroes. Marvel apparel was encouraged, but boy, they took the suggestion seriously. We walked to the Kips Bay 15 theater in Manhattan and swarmed the lines with our enthusiasm ... and hero-laden t-shirts. Get More »
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Summer Reading List, Coming Soon to a Theater Near You
'Tis nearly the season for lounging by the pool, indulging in midnight movie releases and foregoing all academic obligations. The last thing you want to face is your summer reading list.
We'd never advocate catching the movie version instead of the book, though some of your classic literary novels are hitting the big screen (in the case of "The Great Gatsby," in 3-D). Somehow, teachers always know. But there are tons of other books getting adapted to film that won't make you feel like you're in English class. Some were just destined to be translated by Hollywood ("World War Z," anyone?) but the next year has a slew of book-to-movie projects that will pique your interest.
Check out our gallery of the best books to spend your summer with — here are 15 soon-to-be-movies you won't be able to put down.
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Our 5 Favorite Old British Folks in 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'
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It's no secret that we're fond of old British people here, whether it's the red-hot "Red" star Helen Mirren or the icy-cool brilliant Gary Oldman in "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy." But the upcoming piece of summer counter-programming known as "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" is an absolute Anglophile's delight.
Based on the 2004 novel "These Foolish Things" by Deborah Moggach, the film revolves around a group of retirees attracted to the newly refurbished Marigold Hotel in India. When they arrive, things are not as idyllic as they imagined.
Already a major hit overseas, "Marigold" has an all-star cast led by Dame Judi Dench, who reteams with director John Madden after he helped earn her Oscar gold with "Shakespeare In Love." But she's going to have to wait in line with four other amazing Brits for her senior citizen discount. Get More »
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10 Things You Need to Know about 'The Avengers'
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Two "Iron Man" movies, plus two interpretations of "The Hulk," plus "Thor" and "Captain America: The First Avenger" have led up to one of the most anticipated -- and teased -- superhero epics in cinematic history: "The Avengers."
Director Joss Whedon has miraculously melded together the different mythologies of these characters for a team-up that gives each character his or her due, yet still feels cohesive: a story about defeating Thor's half-brother Loki before he obliterates the Earth, now that he's gained access to the unlimited power of the Cosmic Cube, or Tesseract.
Fans worried about the end result of all of these heroes mixed together on-screen can officially breathe easy because "The Avengers" delivers on all levels, has unexpected bits of humor and is one of the choicest comic-book movies of all time. If you liked some or all of the individual superhero films that led up to "The Avengers," know that Whedon blows them all to Asgard. Yes, believers, it is truly that Marvel-ous. Get More »
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