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November 19, 2015
George Lucas talks about digital filmmaking during a panel discussion at the CinemaCon convention in 2011 in Las Vegas.

George Lucas on why he's not directing 'Star Wars' anymore: 'It's not much fun'

George Lucas has advice for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" director J.J. Abrams and anyone else attempting to tackle his space fantasy franchise: "There's more to it than just spaceships."
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November 18, 2015
Val Kilmer played Iceman in the iconic 1986 film "Top Gun."

Val Kilmer claims to have landed role in 'Top Gun 2' in rambling Facebook post

Val Kilmer is once again hitting the highway to the Danger Zone. Or at least he says he is.
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November 14, 2015
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November 14, 2015
Bryan Cranston, with Diane Lane, in "Trumbo."

'Breaking Bad' behind him, Bryan Cranston takes on Congress as 'Trumbo'

The "Breaking Bad" star dons a handlebar mustache and First Amendment zeal to play the blacklisted screenwriter.
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November 13, 2015
Kynan Dutton, Craig Cobb and Deb Henderson patrol their neighborhood in Leith, N.D., in the film "Welcome to Leith."

Reviewed in brief: 'Difret,' 'Welcome to Leith,' 'Heist'

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November 12, 2015
In this image released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures/EON Productions, Daniel Craig, left, and Lea Seydoux appear in a scene from t

Is Bond having an identity crisis?

In "Spectre," the superspy of "Goldfinger" seems to have lost his mojo.
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November 11, 2015
Joe Cure, right, paused during filming "Miracle" with actor Noah Emmerich, who portrayed Team USA assistant coach Craig Patrick.

Montana crash kills Bloomington skater who landed 'Miracle' role

Joe Cure portrayed Mike Ramsey in the film about the hockey team that won Olympic gold in 1980 for the USA.
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November 10, 2015
Daniel Fleetwood has been treated for spindle cell sarcoma, a rare connective tissue cancer, and has outlived his doctors' July prognosis that he woul

Terminally ill 'Star Wars' fan who got to see new film early as last wish dies at 32

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November 9, 2015

Sound Unseen film and music festival kicks off with 'Mavis!'

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November 7, 2015
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November 7, 2015
Carey Mulligan stars as Maud Watts in director Sarah Gavronís SUFFRAGETTE, a Focus Features release. Credit : Focus Features

Carey Mulligan relishes female-centric film 'Suffragette'

Actor Carey Mulligan and screenwriter Abi Morgan savor experience — and message — of "Suffragette."
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November 6, 2015
William Gillette plays Sherlock Holmes in a 1916 silent film.

Mystery of lost 1916 Sherlock Holmes film is solved, partly thanks to U library

Sherlock Holmes fans are in for a treat from master actors separated by 99 years: Ian McKellen in the recent "Mr. Holmes" and William Gillette in the once-lost 1916 silent film "Sherlock Holmes."
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November 6, 2015
Daniel Fleetwood has been treated for spindle cell sarcoma, a rare connective tissue cancer, and has outlived his doctors' July prognosis that he woul

Disney lets dying 'Star Wars' fan see early cut of new film 'Force Awakens'

Terminally ill "Star Wars" fan Daniel Fleetwood has been granted an early screening of "The Force Awakens."
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November 5, 2015
Sarah Silverman in "I Smile Back." (Photo courtesy Broad Green Pictures/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1175867

Reviewed in brief: 'I Smile Back,' 'The Keeping Room,' 'Miss You Already'

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November 5, 2015
Carey Mulligan in "Suffragette."

Sister soldiers in 'Suffragette' show how women rocked the vote

REVIEW: "Suffragette" resparks a forgotten history lesson – how ordinary women waged war to gain the vote.
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November 5, 2015

Richard Gere's homeless portrait is authentic, but lacks drama

REVIEW: Richard Gere's portrait of homelessness means well but borders on tedium.
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November 4, 2015

Obituary: Steven Bickel, Hollywood executive and St. Paul native

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