Bad Words (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Bad Words (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

BAD WORDS (2014) Starring Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn, Amanda Anka, Rohan Chand, Philip Baker Hall, Allison Janney, Ben Falcone, Steve Witting, Anjul Nigam, Rachael Harris, Beth Grant, Anjul Nigam, Patricia Belcher, Judith Hoag, Kimleigh Smith, Emily Sarah Carlson and Bob Stephenson. Screenplay by Andrew Dodge. Directed by Jason Bateman. Distributed by Focus Features. 88 minutes. … Continue reading

Actor Turned Director Diego Luna Celebrates Cesar Chavez
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Actor Turned Director Diego Luna Celebrates Cesar Chavez

Actor Turned Director Diego Luna Celebrates Cesar Chavez by Brad Balfour Born on December 29, 1979 in Mexico City, Diego Luna Alexander lost his mother in a car accident when he was only two. Therefore, Luna became immersed in his father’s passion for entertainment. His father was Mexico’s most acclaimed living theatre, cinema and opera … Continue reading

Demián Bichir – Invitation to the Adventure of a Lifetime
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Demián Bichir – Invitation to the Adventure of a Lifetime

Demián Bichir Invitation to the Adventure of a Lifetime by Jay S. Jacobs You’ve been seeing a whole lot of Mexican actor Demián Bichir in the movies and on TV these days.  While Bichir has been a well-known actor in his native land for well over a decade, and even had some show-stopping turns in … Continue reading

Robert De Niro – The Actor and Filmmaker Shaped Chazz Palminteri’s A Bronx Tale As His Directorial Debut
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Robert De Niro – The Actor and Filmmaker Shaped Chazz Palminteri’s A Bronx Tale As His Directorial Debut

Robert De Niro – The Actor and Filmmaker Shaped Chazz Palminteri’s A Bronx Tale As His Directorial Debut by Brad Balfour On February 26, 2014, the First Time Fest team held a special event in tandem with Tribeca Enterprises in anticipation of the 20th anniversary of A Bronx Tale, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro‘s directorial debut. Since the concept of the fest is … Continue reading

Bryan Callen – It’s A Man’s, Man’s World
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Bryan Callen – It’s A Man’s, Man’s World

Bryan Callen – It’s A Man’s, Man’s World by Jay S. Jacobs Stand up comedian.  Actor.  Podcast host.  Father.  Occasional color commentary guy.  Seeker of knowledge.  Chronicler of sexual roles. You don’t want to be the dude responsible for keeping Bryan Callen’s résumé current. You’ve seen him on TV, or on the big screen, or in the … Continue reading

Matthew McConaughey – Discusses Resurrecting His Career with Dallas Buyer’s Club and True Detective
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Matthew McConaughey – Discusses Resurrecting His Career with Dallas Buyer’s Club and True Detective

Matthew McConaughey – Discusses Resurrecting His Career with Dallas Buyer’s Club and True Detective by Brad Balfour Copyright ©2014 PopEntertainment.com. All rights reserved. Posted: February 28, 2014. What a year this has been for actor Matthew McConaughey. After a serious dry spell he’s enjoying a rebirth, finally getting his mojo back as noted in his award … Continue reading

Fred Stoller – Sitcom Staple
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Fred Stoller – Sitcom Staple

Fred Stoller – Sitcom Staple by Ronald Sklar The in-demand character actor describes the unique dilemma of typecast success. Fred Stoller goes though life watching people slowly recognize him. Point at him, snap your fingers, scratch your head, search your memory. You don’t know his name, but you’ve seen him on TV, most notably in … Continue reading

The Fifth Estate (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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The Fifth Estate (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

THE FIFTH ESTATE (2013) Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Brühl, David Thewlis, Alicia Vikander, Anthony Mackie, Peter Capaldi, Alexander Siddig, Carice van Houten, Laura Linney, Stanley Tucci, Dan Stevens and Moritz Bleibtreu. Screenplay by Josh Singer. Directed by Bill Condon. Distributed by Touchstone Pictures. 128 minutes. Rated R. It’s always a bit tricky to make a … Continue reading

Billy Campbell and Jordan Hayes Take On a Pandemic in Helix
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Billy Campbell and Jordan Hayes Take On a Pandemic in Helix

Billy Campbell and Jordan Hayes Take On a Pandemic in Helix by Jay S. Jacobs The Syfy Channel has high hopes for its new snowbound thriller series Helix. A shiny new variation of many science fiction nightmares has a mysterious and deadly disease – which may or may not be manmade – turning a bunch of scientists … Continue reading

Her (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Her (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

HER (2014) Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde, Chris Pratt, Matt Letscher, Portia Doubleday, Laura Kai Chen, Sam Jaeger, Luka Jones, May Lindstrom and the voices of Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Brian Cox and Adam Spiegel (Spike Jonze). Screenplay by Spike Jonze. Directed by Spike Jonze. Distributed by Warner Bros. … Continue reading