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Ebertfest 2010: Roger Ebert Gets Official ‘Ebertfest Day'
Rober Ebert's 12th annual film festval opens its doors.
"Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips nailed the packed theater’s vibe in his intro to the night’s second film, Roy Andersson’s 'You, the Living,' proclaiming on behalf of the audience, 'Roger, it’s your world, we’re all just waiting to see if there’s tickets to get in.'"
Read full text at The Wall Street Journal
Photo also by Sandra Kofler
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Ebertfest 2010: Charlie Kaufman, Michelle Monaghan Talk Underappreciated Films
A wrap-up of Roger Ebert's film festival, its guests and fanfare.
"Not surprisingly, Ebert himself received both the heartiest ovations and the greatest mass hush whenever he took the stage. Just like his writing, Ebert’s clarity of thought and careful word choices were evident, even with a drone computer program voicing his words for him."
Read full text at The Wall Street Journal
Photo also by Sandra Kofler
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Oh, That Explains It -- 5 Ways Men's Brains Differ From Women's
A discussion of the finer points of Dr. Louann Brizendine's new book, The Male Brain.
"Dr. Louann Brizendine, author of The Female Brain just ka-bammed the world with her new book The Male Brain, a look at the junk in men's upper bunks. The truth? Sometimes it's really not you, it's him."
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A Rose of So Many Names -- What's Your Nickname for Down There?
When a British site asked for women's naughty-bits nicknames, we couldn't resist asking ourselves.
"The unflinching site lists the most popular nicknames entered so far, aiming to find the UK's Top 5 names in the vagazzlesphere. All-too-appropriate at No. 69 right now? 'Lady gaga.'"
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What Lies Beneath (The Gown)
Hollywood makeup artists and stylists divulge secrets for making stars look hot on the red carpet.
"Despite the blinding glamour on Oscar night, stars are -- wait for it -- just like us. Under all that Dior, they too wear tummy-sucking granny panties, don't fit into couture evening wear without help from serious adhesives, and, if we're being truthful here, should credit their healthy glow to something other than their heavenly descent to Earth."
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Have a Rock of Love Affair with Bret Michaels for tvguide.com
A preview of VH1's "Rock of Love 2."
"This Bachelor-with-a-stripper-pole, brimming with silicone and peroxide, knows just how to push that happy button that makes us squeamish, yet still keeps us DVRing every episode. Watch out, or it might work its siren call on you."
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Has Ray Wise Sold His Soul to the Devil?
Q&A with actor Ray Wise, the Devil of "Reaper" and Leland Palmer of "Twin Peaks."
"Wise: He finds in Sam a sympathetic soul, really. Maybe a soul mate in a way — someone he's simpatico with, somebody he can talk to. I think this Devil can be very lonely most of the time."
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RENO 911! Makes for Arresting Comedy
A Preview of "Reno 911!" Season 5.
"Thankfully not based on real events, these officers interpret the law the best way they know how: poorly."
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Monk: Why USA's Quirky Detective Will Lighten Your Mood
A Preview of Monk's new season.
"Though Monk now films in San Francisco, it's first season was filmed in Vancouver and Toronto - not an easy feat when you're trying to make your set look like Northern California."