Movies
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Writer’s block
Acclaimed writer Sir Ron Harwood wowed Abu Dhabi Festival patrons this week with his work on opera ‘Beloved Friend’ at Emirates Palace.
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Dodging the wrath
The 2010 ‘Clash of the Titans’ starring Sam Worthington and Liam Neeson failed to ignite the imagination in the same way the 1981 Laurence Olivier version did for many movie fans.
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Jennifer has Hunger for the role
Jennifer Lawrence has shot to fame and critical acclaim as fast as the speeding arrows her character Katniss offloads in the sci-fi thriller ‘The Hunger Games’, set in a futuristic dystopia.
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Twilight clip sparks frenzy
A teaser clip of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 sent fans into a frenzy after it was released online today.
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Understanding the Devil
Dominic Cooper is a rising British film star, having made his mark in popular movies like ‘Starter for 10’ and ‘An Education’, until the movie ‘Devil’s Double’ – which opens in UAE cinema’s on Thursday – he had been confined to supporting roles.
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One take in Paris
Woody Allen is synonymous with quirky and provocative screenwriting, bringing to the silver screen great studies on the human condition. Just as unorthodox are his filming and direction techniques – as Owen Wilson, who plays screenwriter Gil in Allen’s latest movie ‘Midnight In Paris’, discovered on the Parisian film set.
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Growing into her role
In ‘Young Adult’, out in UAE cinemas this weekend, Charlize Theron plays Mavis Gray, a writer of teen literature who returns to her hometown to reclaim the heart of her high-school sweetheart.
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The latest chapter – how does a writer capitalise on a big hit?
Avid readers attending this year’s Emirates Airline Literature Festival should book an evening in the company of renowned author David Nicholls.
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A grown-up horror
We’ve watched the child actors of Harry Potter grow up before our eyes. Emma Watson has matured into a beautiful young lady and style icon, leaving behind the girl with wildly bushy hair. However, seeing Daniel Radcliffe in the role of a father might still be a bit of a stretch for some.
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No bow wow at the Oscars for Uggie
Uggie, the canine star of ‘The Artist’, could be barking mad at news he won’t be taking part in the Oscars – or appearing on the red carpet next week – despite having won the hearts of millions of moviegoers.
