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Angelina Jolie gets a face-lift as she plays Mariane Pearl, widow of Daniel Pearl who was murdered by Muslim fundamentalists in Pakistan, in the film titled 'A Mighty Heart'.
In the upcoming film, A Mighty Heart, Angelina Jolie plays the widow of slain Wall Street Journal newspaper reporter Daniel Pearl.
Angelina Jolie was nominated this past Friday to join the Council On Foreign Relations, a New York based policy think tank.
According to CNN.com, Angelina Jolie plans on taking some much needed time off from working on movies so that she can spend some quality time with her growing family.
Angelina Jolie is currently one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Here is a biography of this fascinating woman that causes a commotion wherever she goes.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are denouncing rumors that they are headed for a split.
At the premiere of her new movie (which ironically has a strong freedom-of-the-press message), Jolie first demanded terms of all interviews with the press, cancelled all interviews with those unwilling to agree, then tried to ban FOX News from the red carpet.
Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl was beheaded in Pakistan in 2002 while working on a story.
Angelina plays the wife of slain Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. Pearl was kidnapped and murdered by Islamic Militants
Angelina Jolie stars as Mariane Pearl, a reporter herself, she is trying desperately to get her husband released after being kidnapped in Karachi, Pakistan.
Are you looking for a good cause to volunteer your time or donate money? Celebrities often lend their name and image to different causes. One common thread with many of these celebrities is that many are involved with charities geared towards helping children
Angelina Jolie and Dan Futterman are fantastic in the portrayal of two journalists who wanted to seek the truth, but left with more questions than answers.
In a riveting performance, Angelina Jolie portrays Mariane Pearl as she confronted the loss of her husband.
Angelina Jolie is the rare Hollywood celebrity who chooses to use her fame and fortune to make a difference in the world. And she looks great doing it.
Angelina Jolie stars in A Mighty Heart: powerful drama or unnecessary?
In a year of groundbreaking film and breakout performances, the Oscar nominations went to old favorites and left out several deserving nominees.
A look at 5 recent "war" themed films and a sneak peek at "Charlie Wilson's War" (opening wide on 12/20).
No Oscar nominations would be complete without a fair share or snubs. Whether it's your favorite actress, a Golden Globe nominated or winning film, or an Academy favorite, snubs are often the talk of the town when the Academy Award nominations are announced.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards are still slated to occur this upcoming Sunday, January 27, 2008 after having reached an interim agreement with the Writers Guild of America.
Thoughts about Angelina Jolie and me, activism and virtue, living the New York good life -- town and country style -- in our challenging, modern world.
The ballots are in and the nominees have been selected. Read on to find out who was nominated, who wasn't, who will be the likely winners, who shouldn't be there at all and who I think should walk away with the trophies this time around.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards, aka the SAG Awards were handed out tonight. The SAG Awards are given to actors and actresses and ensemble casts for theatrical motion pictures and for primetime TV shows.
Whatever your tastes, you're sure to find something to see this summer. Here are my Top Ten picks of the upcoming attractions.
Awards season is upon us, and tonight marks the first. As of 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 7th, the Critics Choice Awards is still slated to be on VH1 tonight at 9 p.m., with a pre-show starting at 8 p.m.
Not only do movies serve for entertainment purposes for me; they also have a crucial impact on my life due to spectacular writing, pivotal plot points and even just being viewed with the right company.
Not to diminish the acting, writing or directing of the nominees announced this week, but some seriously remarkable work went unacknowledged.
The 2008 Academy Award nominees will be announced on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Before the official nominees are named, here's a look at my predictions for potential Oscar nominations.
People.com On-Air Correspondent Michelle Beadle announced on CBS' "Early Show" that People's selection this year was Hugh Jackman. That's right, the Wolverine from "X-Men." That Hugh Jackman.
Examining the trend of action figures created especially for adults of all nerdy persuasions.
"A Mighty Heart" chronicles both Daniel Pearl's short life and Mariane Pearl's experiences both as journalist and heartbroken pregnant wife.
A true to life story.
A review of the American media and how it has evolved through the decades since Pearl Harbor up until a post 9/11 world. Advancements in technology, bloggers, and the attitude of the public towards the media is analyazed.
Nolan's summer blockbuster, a political satire? Fancy that.
There are plenty of Jewish celebrities out there, and the various ways that they choose to interpret their faith and reveal it to the world can be quite interesting.
CHICAGO - In 1967, author Arthur Koestler wrote the non-fiction book "The Ghost in the Machine". The title has come full circle with Friday's release of "The Kingdom" whereby the ghost must be extricated from his clandestine machine of terrorists.
This terrorist was responsible for planning the attacks of 9/11. The consequences of hatred and hostility are often fearsome.
News story about deceitful practices of Oncor.
President Obama's decision to reverse himself and not release the so-called "torture pictures" was correct and courageous. Unfortunately, thanks to certain foreign media outlets, the decision was likely futile.
During an interview with David Frost, Benazir Bhutto reported that Osama bin Laden was killed.
An overview of different fundamentalist groups in Pakistan that are not part of the Taliban.
Journalism can be a dangerous profession. It's important to recognize the risks involved in different parts of the world. There are also organizations for advocacy where journalists should be involved to help their fellows.
President Obama decided to deliver a major national security speech minutes after former Vice President Dick Cheney had scheduled a talk before the American Enterprise Institute.
Terrorism has claimed the lives of Americans Alan and Naomi Scherr.
Pakistan is "heating up" again as terrorists torch military vehicles.
Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson and Casey Affleck are some of the movie stars headed to Oklahoma to star in the thriller noir film, The Killer Inside Me. Casting Calls and Link to photo of Jim Thompson, the author.
An interesting analysis by Fred Burton and Scott Stewart as Strategic Forecasting, Inc. Reprinted with permission.
How interactive news sites can encourage reader to do more than think about helping the people behind the stories by actually connecting them to non-profit sites who have the know how to help.
What slant is applied to material that one reads?
Maybe, after being one of the FBI's 22 Most Wanted Terrorists, and sitting silently in a prison for four years, KSM has decided that he deserves his 15 minutes of fame; his time in the spotlight.
An American worker for the United Nations has been kidnapped in Pakistan. His driver was killed in the ambush.
Although he had already mentioned and been suspected of many plots and attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed confirmed in a legal proceeding that he was responsible.
A political analysis of pacifist reaction to the methodology of terror.
A compare and contrast review of both versions of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, looking at story, look, and filmmaking.
Examining the constitution of a Mastermind. Not simply planning, but critical timing is required. Be ready for the day the real Terrorist Mastermind arrives, because he will have timing. In the meantime, we are dealing with Nihilist Dunderheads.
This year's summer movie season kicks off Friday, May 4th with "Spiderman 3".
It is important, in addition to understanding the objectives of our enemy in the War on Terror, but who exactly comprises it, and their structures.
Take part in World Peace Day on September 21 to call for an end to the war and promote world peace.
Covers the Soviet invasion. Events surrounding 9/11. The Taliban & al-Qaeda activities in Afghanistan.
Poem about writing and the risks involved.
Can You Say Shalom analyzes the need for peace in the world.
A report covering some of the history of Pakistan. Nuclear events. Terrorism incidents. BCCI and how it relates.
That may be why four films of the summer season are not only based on true-to-life characters, but have enlisted some A-list talent to portray them.
Smuggling, drugs, nuclear materials, trafficking. The golden crescent.
Review of the film AVP 2.
Daniel Radcliffe becomes the youngest wax figure ever.
Through His prophet Daniel, God declared: " . . . the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest of men."
A poem about my children, for my children.
The Annual Austin City Limits Music Festival announced who will be performing at their 2009 concert, and this is a look at the lineup.
An angel named Aram battles his way through the Persian royal city against his fallen brother Zeal in order to reach the prophet Daniel and deliver the contents of Daniel 10.
From Pearl Harbor to 9/11, government complicity is covered up and "public myths" are entered into the historical record.
Happy birthday to Ciara, Midori, Minnie Pearl, Pablo Picasso, Helen Reddy, Marion Ross and others. Is October 25th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
Review of "The Story of a Marriage" and a book tour appearance by Andrew Sean Greer
Overview of the Greater Dallas area
A full review of Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road unlike other articles.
Is July 18th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
It's time for my Second Annual Summer Reading List that anyone can stick to. As before, I have included fourteen books, one for each week between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Some are recent, some are old, and some you should have read in college but didn't.
A historical chronology of Haiti, the first black republic in the modern history and one of the poorest countries on the planet.
Part 1 of a multi part guide to Lost begins with a look at the characters pasts- and demons- before Oceanic Flight 815 crashed.
Javier Bardem took home the Best Supporting Oscar for "No Country for Old Men," adding to 3 others the film won, but Marion Cotillard's Best Actress for portraying Edith Piaf may have been the night's upset.
Is July 21st your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
On August 10, 1945, in his cell, DeShazer said he heard the Lord to pray unceasingly for peace. He continued until he felt he should stop at 2:30 pm. Atom bombs had been dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the emperor broadcast the surrender on August 15th.
In our everyday lives it seems as if we tend to forget what comes with living in a free country.
Books are, at least in my family, a traditional part of Christmas gift giving. Wrapped books lying under the Christmas tree are not difficult to pick out regardless of how carefully you choose the paper and bow or how cunningly you hide it under the sweater box.
If we were not really attacked by Muslims on 9/11, these two wars - Afghanistan and Iraq - were equally unjustified (as well as equally illegal under international law).
This article shares information on the films that are do to come out in November, 2008.
A local farm sourced fine dining restaurant with contemporary American cuisine in the Chicago suburb of Glen Ellyn, is celebrating its grand opening October 28.
Is September 21th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
Some scenes are so famous and memorable, that the other 99% of the movie they're in isn't as good by comparison. Here are ten such scenes that dwarf the rest of their movie.
Chicago is famed for outstanding architecture and skyscrapers. The Chicago landscape was forever changed by the Great Chicago Fire of 1872. The Windy City rebuilt and became known as the birthplace of the skyscraper.
This article gives an overview of life the heavenly city and some of the things to expect from there.
Sometimes......there are things that we just didn't know about history.
Some call it the northernmost southern state, while others insist it's the southernmost northern state. Regardless of your perspective, West Virginia is a mother lode of trivia and oddities.
Ken Burns has done it again. "The War", a 14-hour PBS documentary airing over the next two weeks, is a unique, up-close-and-personal look at the world's most horrific global conflict.
Although no movie ever really surpasses its literary source, these are the 10 best movies based on popular works of fiction (or fictionalized fact, in one case).
Violence has reached the level where we, as human beings, are not bothered by it anymore, although cartoons and video games depict it, and movies are based on violent behavior. One can even claim that violence has corrupted the music industry...
Your best bet for food contests right now is the XV Dallas Ceaser Salad Competition with ten of the best local chefs competing for the crown.
This is an analysis of racial profiling in American airports.
A list of names for a baby girl.