George Carlin obituary and seven words legacy
George Carlin, 71, dies after heart failure at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica. The comedian shaped counterculture humor and a Supreme Court broadcasting case with his Seven Words routine, hosting SNL's debut and influencing generations of stand-up.
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Wanted movie delivers outrageous assassins action and style
A kinetic thriller blending La Femme Nikita and The Matrix with Fight Club attitude. Wesley Gibson, an office drone, joins the Fraternity of assassins led by Sloan and guided by Fox, as bullets bend and dangers loom. Charismatic stars, stylized violence, and over the top spectacle drive this modern fantasy.
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Cotillard Cohen Cody invited to join Academy
Sacha Baron Cohen Marion Cotillard Ruby Dee and Jet Li were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences along with 102 other actors filmmakers and executives. The list also includes Josh Brolin Allison Janney Ray Winstone Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody, all recognized for nominations and wins in recent years.
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Escovedo’s Real Animal drains artifice for raw truth
Alejandro Escovedo delivers a visceral statement on Real Animal, stripping away personas to reveal raw emotion and personal truth. The veteran singer songwriter blends influences from Lou Reed to Iggy Pop, intensifying his gritty, direct rock voice.
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Music Review Highlights Escovedo’s Glam Rock Turn
A music review traces Alejandro Escovedo’s shift toward glam rock on Real Animal while preserving his Los Angeles and Texas roots. It notes country tinges on Hollywood Hills and Chip n Tony, and addresses his health battle with hepatitis C in Golden Bear.
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