Movie Review: WE BOUGHT A ZOO – Assignment X By ABBIE BERNSTEIN / Contributing Writer Posted: December 23rd, 2011 / 12:47 PM Rating: PGStars: Matt Damon, Scarlett Johannson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Angus Macfadyen, Elle Fanning, Patrick Fugit, John Michael Higgins, Carla Gallo, J.B. SmooveWriters: Aline Brosh McKenna and Cameron Crowe, based on the book by Benjamin MeeDirector: Cameron CroweDistributor: Twentieth Century FoxRelease Date: December 23,
Carlos Beltran – Washington Post (blog)
December 24th, 2011 
admin Carlos Beltran – Washington Post (blog) There’s no way one move could replace the production the St. Louis Cardinals lost when Albert Pujols ditched them for the Angels. But on Thursday, the World Series champions took a step toward strengthening the middle of their lineup by adding six-time All-Star outfielder Carlos Beltran. Carlos Beltran’s bat helps fill the void left by Albert Pujols’ departure. (Jeff Chiu – AP) The Cardinals disclosed the agreement on Thursday night
Movie review: We Bought a Zoo – Pegasus News
December 24th, 2011 admin Movie review: We Bought a Zoo – Pegasus News by Alex Bentley Cameron Crowe’s talent is almost non-existent here. Aside from a couple outliers like Vanilla Sky and Elizabethtown, you can essentially track writer/director Cameron Crowe’s life through his films. His childhood/high school/college-age years are reflected in Almost Famous, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and Say Anything…. His path to/confronting of adulthood can be seen in Singles and Jerry Maguire. And his
Movie review: ‘War Horse’ – Los Angeles Times
December 24th, 2011 admin Movie review: ‘War Horse’ – Los Angeles Times “War Horse,” Steven Spielberg’s epic family drama about the enduring connection between a boy and his horse and the Great War that tears them apart, has the sweep of a classic John Ford movie, the sentiment of Frank Capra and a spirited steed named Joey who will steal your heart. The film itself, which opens Sunday, is more difficult to love. The emotional signature of the director can be felt from the first
‘The X Factor’ Winner Revealed: Melanie Amaro Beats Chris Rene & Josh Krajcik – Huffington Post (blog)
December 23rd, 2011 admin ‘The X Factor’ Winner Revealed: Melanie Amaro Beats Chris Rene & Josh Krajcik – Huffington Post (blog) The winner of “The X Factor” is … Melanie Amaro. After her name was announced, Melanie was utterly speechless. All she could do was whisper, “Oh my god,” several times when Steve Jones tried to get a comment out of her. Her family rapidly rushed the stage to hug her, while her mentor, Simon Cowell, commented: “America, thank you for
Adam Lambert — Arrested After Fighting Boyfriend in Finland – TMZ.com
December 23rd, 2011 admin Adam Lambert — Arrested After Fighting Boyfriend in Finland – TMZ.com Adam Lambert Arrested After Fighting BF in Finland Former American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert got tossed in the pokey — in Finland — overnight after a brawl with his boyfriend outside a bar … according to reports. Lambert and Finnish Big Brother star Sauli Koskinen’s argument reportedly started inside the bar in Helsinki, but eventually poured out into the street. Lambert allegedly got
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘War Horse’ – Washington Times
December 23rd, 2011 admin MOVIE REVIEW: ‘War Horse’ – Washington Times At his best, Steven Spielberg is a justly praised master — a Hollywood legend with the awe-struck eyes of a child and the worried soul of a parent, a superb action filmmaker with a gift for iconic set pieces and an unblinking chronicler of wartime violence keenly aware of the sacrifices that come with even the greatest victories. At his worst, Mr. Spielberg is a self-indulgent cinematic pop star — a sentimental emotional
Monta Ellis – Washington Post (blog)
December 23rd, 2011 admin Monta Ellis – Washington Post (blog) The Golden State Warriors host a Christmas Day nightcap against the new-look Los Angeles Clippers when the NBA opens its regular season on Sunday. But the team’s starting backcourt — the team’s strongest asset — is already facing adversity. A former Golden State Warriors employee has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against star guard Monta Ellis. (Jeff Chiu – AP) Point guard Stephen Curry has a sprained right ankle that will likely
Movie review: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close – Huffington Post (blog)
December 23rd, 2011 admin Movie review: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close – Huffington Post (blog) HuffPost’s QuickRead… Loading… HuffPost’s QuickRead… Loading… EDITION: U.S. CA Canada US United States UK United Kingdom Music Katy Perry Movies Tom Cruise Armchair Detective More Log in | Sign Out December 22, 2011 Like 56K CONNECT FRONT PAGE UK U.S. CANADA POLITICS 2012 BLOG HUFFPOST HILL 2012 ELECTIONS GREEN POLLSTER SPECULATRON BUSINESS DAILYFINANCE SMALL
Movie review ‘We Bought a Zoo’: a family’s wild leap of faith – The Seattle Times
December 23rd, 2011 admin Movie review ‘We Bought a Zoo’: a family’s wild leap of faith – The Seattle Times Movie review ‘We Bought a Zoo,’ with Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Patrick Fugit, Elle Fanning, Colin Ford, Angus Macfadyen, Stephanie Szostak, Maggie Elizabeth Jones. Directed by Cameron Crowe, from a screenplay by Crowe and Aline Brosh McKenna, based on a memoir by Benjamin Mee. 124 minutes. Rated PG for language and some thematic elements. Several
