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Michael Ealy lets loose with 'Common Law'6 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 2 weeks ago: After appearing in heavyweight movies like “Seven Pounds” and “For Colored Girls,” Micha … more →

Tags: Movies, Television

The Throwback: Ray Harryhausen's 'Fantasy Scrapbook'5 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 3 weeks ago: It’s hard to think of today’s action-packed blockbusters or fantasy/science-fiction film … more →

Tags: Movies, the throwback

Michael Bay: Relax, 'TMNT' fans -- I'm building a richer world81 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 2 months ago: Fact: You can’t just decide that the “Teenage MUTANT Ninja Turtles” will suddenly become alien … more →

Tags: Movies

Jennifer Aniston: Through the years30 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 3 months ago: Jennifer Aniston is set to receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, and in her honor, w … more →

Tags: Celebrities, Jennifer Aniston

'Simpsons' 500th episode reminds us why we're loyal125 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 3 months ago: Let me just say it up front: The 500th episode of “The Simpsons” wasn’t terrible, … more →

Tags: Television, TV recaps, The Simpsons

Oscar nominated directors: Short film allows artistic freedom5 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 3 months ago: With the Oscars just two weeks away, predictions and buzz continue to surround “The Artist,” “The De … more →

Tags: Movies, awards season, Oscars 2012

Daniel Radcliffe: 'Harry Potter' and the Oscar snobs95 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 3 months ago: Although he’s said he didn’t expect a best picture Oscar nod, Daniel Radcliffe is noneth … more →

Tags: Harry Potter, awards season, Oscars 2012

Where music meets politics: Campaign songs37 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 3 months ago: Perhaps Mitt Romney’s campaign used “Wavin’ Flag” at the Florida primary victory party to show the c … more →

Tags: 2012 election, Music, Politainment

Leno’s 'Tonight Show' joke offends Sikh community375 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 4 months ago: Late night hosts are using everything they’ve got to poke fun at the Republican presidential c … more →

Tags: late night comedy

Why producer Thomas Langmann took a risk on 'The Artist'15 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 4 months ago: Thomas Langmann, one of the producers of “The Artist,” always had a love for traditional cinema. Not … more →

Tags: awards season, Movies, Oscars 2012

So, how was Lana Del Rey's 'SNL' performance?81 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 4 months ago: If you tuned in to Daniel Radcliffe’s turn as host on “Saturday Night Live” this past weekend, … more →

Tags: Music, Saturday Night Live, Television

'The Firm' would have been great, years ago14 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 4 months ago: Editor’s Note: The post below contains spoilers for the January 8 premiere of “The Firm. … more →

Tags: Television, TV recaps

Berenice Bejo on her silent role in 'The Artist'3 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 5 months ago: At the end of “The Artist,” rising star Peppy Miller finally receives the fame and recognition she d … more →

Tags: Golden Globes, SAG Awards, awards season

Jonah Hill on his biggest 'Moneyball' challenge14 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 5 months ago: Between his movie “Moneyball” and launching his Fox animated series, “Allen Gregor … more →

Tags: SAG Awards, awards season

'Suits' star Patrick J. Adams on his year of firsts4 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 5 months ago: Playing a lawyer with photographic memory who fools an entire law firm into believing he is a Harvar … more →

Tags: SAG Awards, awards season

Petition: Ryan Gosling should be 'Sexiest Man,' not Bradley Cooper48 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 6 months ago: Oh no they didn’t! That was the reaction Ryan Gosling fans had when Bradley Cooper was crowned Peopl … more →

Tags: Celebrities, Bradley Cooper

Ahead of the curve: Weekly pop culture calendar34 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 6 months ago: There are two big album releases this week from two very different genres, but odds are you’ve … more →

Tags: Ahead of the Curve

'New Girl's' Jake Johnson on Jess and Nick's relationship7 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 6 months ago: After last week’s “New Girl,” in which Jess (Zooey Deschanel) walked in on a naked Nick (Jake Johnso … more →

Tags: Fall TV, New Girl, Television

Ahead of the curve: Weekly pop culture calendar15 comments

Umika Pidaparthy wrote 6 months ago: In his latest film, Leonardo DiCaprio is taking on a controversial man from history: John Edgar Hoov … more →

Tags: Ahead of the Curve


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