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The Beatles: Four Fab Performances For Screens Large And Small

Posted 9/9/09 3:00 pm EST by in Commentary, Hot Stuff


I'm not really sure that The Beatles were ever "bigger than Jesus," but they were still kind of a big deal. They made music that will be remembered through the ages and they were the focal point of what we nowadays think of offhandedly as a "pop culture phenomenon," one of the earliest really. Before "Twilight," before Britney Spears, before Michael Jackson... there was Beatlemania.

That said, the Fab Four weren't just musicians. That's what they were known for, sure, but the sort of fame they achieved has a tendency to open doors to other opportunities. Through the years, the four Beatles have all worked in Hollywood to varying degrees. And so, in honor of today's highly anticipated release of "The Beatles: Rock Band" -- not to mention the re-release of their entire catalog, newly remastered -- I give you these four fab screen performances from the Fab Four. Read More...

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Blowing Candles Out For Action Heroes And Oscar Winners In This Week's Birthday Bash

Posted 7/6/09 9:00 am EST by in Birthday Bash


Sylvester StalloneJust as everyone has an opinion, a favorite meal and a nose — albeit a fake one at times — so too does everyone have a birthday. Even celebrities. Here at Birthday Bash, it’s my mission to salute the fine actors, filmmakers and other Hollywood heroes that are celebrating their special day this week. After all, it’s cheaper than mailing a cake.

This week's Birthday Bash is highlighted by an iconic action star, a recent comic book hero and one of the most reputable actors of our time. Read More...

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