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Cannes director Haneke faces death in moving 'Love'

Reuters - Entertainment  | Links  | Related | May 20, 2012 08:49 AM EST

CANNES, France (Reuters) - It is a subject rarely tackled in cinema, but Austria's Michael Haneke forces us to confront the reality that will befall us all - the end of life - in 'Love', his beautiful and devastating film at Cannes.

Jean-Louis Trintignant back on screen in 'Amour'

Associated Press - Movies  | Links  | Related | May 20, 2012 08:48 AM EST

CANNES, France (AP) -- It's 43 years since Jean-Louis Trintignant was named the Cannes Film Festival's best actor for 'Z,' and 14 years since he all but gave up filmmaking to focus on the stage....

Danish child abuse film shocks Cannes crowds

Reuters - Entertainment  | Links  | Related | May 20, 2012 08:38 AM EST

CANNES, France (Reuters) - Danish director Thomas Vinterberg burst on to the scene in Cannes in 1998 with the acclaimed 'Festen', and critics say he is close to his best again this year with 'The Hunt', a shocking take on child abuse and its impact on a small community.

ArtsBeat: A Night of Farewells (or Were They) at 'Saturday Night Live'

NYT Television  | Links  | Related | May 20, 2012 07:51 AM EST

The 'Saturday Night Live' season finale certainly felt like a swan song for at least a couple of longtime cast members, as rumors swirled that Kristen Wiig, Andy Samberg and Jason Sudeikis were planning their departures this year.

Crowded House drummer Jones dies

BBC News | Entertainment  | Links  | Related | May 20, 2012 07:07 AM EST

Crowded House drummer Peter Jones dies at the age of 45.

Jacques Audiard praises B movies at Cannes

AP Top Entertainment  | Links  | Related | May 20, 2012 07:03 AM EST

CANNES, France (AP) -- Jacques Audiard is on a quest to revive the B movie....

Indian star ends mystery over granddaughter's name

Associated Press - Celebrities  | Links  | Related | May 20, 2012 06:17 AM EST

NEW DELHI (AP) -- Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says his superstar son and daughter-in-law have named their baby girl Aaradhya....

Summer Festivals : Summer Stages: Theater Beyond Shakespeare

NYT Theater  | Links  | Related | May 20, 2012 04:48 AM EST

“As You Like It,” “Much Ado About Nothing” and “Richard III” are among the popular choices for this summer’s theater festivals.

The Week Ahead: May 20 — 26

NYT Arts  | Links  | Related | May 20, 2012 04:00 AM EST

A selection of cultural events.

By The Book: Hugh Dancy

NYT Books  | Links  | Related | May 20, 2012 03:29 AM EST

Hugh Dancy, currently on Broadway in “Venus in Fur” and in the film “Hysteria,” wishes David Mitchell would match Philip Roth’s output.

Kristen Wiig gets an emotional sendoff from 'SNL'

Associated Press - Movies  | Links  | Related | May 20, 2012 02:51 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) -- Kristen Wiig got a musical sendoff on the season finale of 'Saturday Night Live' as the popular and versatile cast member made her exit after seven years....

Real Housewives of New Jersey: Swimming For Peace

TVgasm  | Links  | Related | May 20, 2012 02:48 AM EST

The End of the School Year Party vies for blood feud status.

Best bets: 'House' hangs up stethoscope

MSNBC - Top Headlines  | Links  | Related | May 20, 2012 02:44 AM EST

It's time to say farewell to Dr. Gregory House, and hello again to 'Men in Black' Agents J and K. And if you think you've heard some rustling under your floorboards -- it may not be mice. Read on for our top three entertainment picks of the week.

McCarthy, Bullock team up for cop movie

MSNBC - Top Headlines  | Links  | Related | May 20, 2012 02:38 AM EST

Melissa McCarthy and director Paul Feig proved they're a winning team with 2011's 'Bridesmaids,' and now they're adding Oscar winner Sandra Bullock to the mix.

Classical: Vivaldi’s ‘Teuzzone’

NYT Arts  | Links  | Related | May 20, 2012 01:57 AM EST

Jordi Savall conducts his ensemble, Le Concert de Nations, in a recording of Vivaldi’s “Teuzzone.”