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Director of the movie Todd Phillips poses at the premiere of ''The Hangover Part II'' at Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California

Fast Five, Hangover II among most pirated in 2011

Fast Five, Hangover II and Thor were among the most-pirated movies of 2011, according to a new list from the blog TorrentFreak. But some of the year's other biggest grossers at the global box office -- including the latest Pirates movie -- are notably absent from the top 10.

Darkest Hour full of dimwitted alien prey

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Despite the fact that The Darkest Hour was smuggled into U.S. theaters on Christmas Day with no advance press screenings, I went in full of residual holiday good cheer, prepared to give this sci-fi movie the benefit of the doubt that all B-movies deserve.

Jeremy Renner on his Mission: Impossible

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Actor Jeremy Renner scuffed around Hollywood for a decade before his career took off in 2009 when he was nominated for an Oscar in his starring role in the bomb-disposal war drama The Hurt Locker.
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Review: Gay coming-of-age Pariah has come of age

If you've ever been to a gay and lesbian film festival, you've seen the story a million times -- teen hides sexuality from closed-minded parents, sneaks into a gay bar, finds true love, moves to the big city, dances to house music under the closing credits.
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Abstract Expressionist Helen Frankenthaler Dies at 83

Abstract painter Helen Frankenthaler dies at 83

U.S. painter Helen Frankenthaler, who poured thinned pigments directly onto untreated canvas to create ethereal fields of color seen as seminal works in the development of abstract expressionism, died at her home in Darien, Connecticut, on Monday evening at the age of 83.
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Boosting Tourism a Priority, Egypt Islamist Party Says

The Muslim Brotherhood's party, leading in a parliamentary election, wants to boost tourist numbers to Egypt and will not take steps that would harm the industry, a party official told a rally in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
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Barbara Cook Among 5 Who Got Kennedy Center Honors

Legendary singer Barbara Cook, 84, was among the five artists who received a 2011 Kennedy Center Honors this week. The other recipients include Neil Diamond, Yo-Yo Ma, Sonny Rollins and Meryl Streep.
Airplane sunset

What Will Air Travel Look Like in 2012?

Will prices rise? What about the added fees? What new trends can we expect? Air travel in 2012 is shaping up to be busier and more expensive than 2011. Here’s a look at some predictions and a preview of what to expect in the coming year.
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The Only Four NYC Steakhouses You Need To Know

If you’re looking for a steak in New York, it’s not hard to find. Some of the best restaurants from around the world are in this city, and likewise, the steakhouses are superb. Whether you’re looking for a seared sirloin or a nice juicy cut of ribs, there’s a top-tier steakhouses that will fit the bill. While each steakhouses interior and preparation may be different, they’re each one of a kind.
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Adele sells most albums in a year since 2004

That Adele's 21 will rank as the year's top-selling album is no surprise - the English singer-songwriter's hits Rolling in the Deep and Someone Like You dominated playlists in 2011. What is surprising is that 21, released by independent British label XL Recordings, sold more than 5 million copies.
Director Wim Wenders arrives during a red carpet of his movie ''Pina'' at the Rome Film Festival

Indie Box Office: Wim Wenders' Pina opens big

Pina, Wim Wenders' 3D documentary about dancer-choreographer Pina Bausch, opened to an impressive $88,399 at three New York locations over the weekend, leading the specialty market.
Former Prime Minister Lady Thatcher (L) is shown in this 1997 file photo combined with a publicity photo of actress Meryl Streep portraying Thatcher in her new film "The Iron Lady" in this combination photo

Thatcher's Iron Lady image softened by new movie

Making a film about an iconic politician like Britain's Margaret Thatcher is akin to walking into a movie minefield, and casting an American -- even one as revered as Meryl Streep -- is asking for more trouble.

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