We all go a little mad sometimes. This is especially applicable to Gus Van Sant, who unveils his new version of the Alfred Hitchcock classic "Psycho," this weekend.
Like Hitchcock, Van Sant has refused to screen this movie for critics, as he mounts a publicity campaign similar to Hitchcock's. There's only one problems with this strategy: Everyone already knows what happens!
Van Sant goes 'Psycho'
Ask John Q. Public to name a famous magician and the most common answer you'll receive is Houdini. Even some 72 years after his death, Harry Houdini remains the most famous magician in the United States.
Everyone instantly recognizes the name Houdini and what he stood for: Magic. Perhaps that is what inspired Pen Densham ("Moll Flanders") to write and direct his latest film, "Houdini," for TNT. Unfortunately, the end result of Densham's work is wholly disappointing, if not a downright insult Houdini himself.
Exaggerated tale creates an illusion of magician's life
"Our singer gets decapitated - no, scalped, by a severed hand."
Such is the fate of The Offspring's Dexter Holland in the soon-to-be-released film "Idle Hands," as described by lead guitarist Noodles.
'Pretty fly' guys to fly tonight
Drawing has been used in many ways, including its function as a preparatory method and later, as a form of artistic expression. "Master Drawings from the Worcester Art Museum" exhibits 100 drawings from the 1300s to the present, by artists of many nationalities.
Museum houses Worcester
Since "The Pretender" premiered two years ago, it's been a hit on Saturday nights. This isn't such an easy task to accomplish, especially since Saturday nights aren't exactly must see TV nights (at least not on college campuses). But the intrigue involving the multi-faceted genius, Jarod is hotter than ever as "The Pretender" enters its third season.'Pretender' stars discuss character adaptation
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