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Weinergate: Let's Cast the Inevitable Anthony Weiner Film

By Movieline (Subscribe to Movieline's posts), Posted Jun 9th 2011 8:00PM
Filed under: Features, Hot Topic, Celebrity Gossip
It's the political scandal of the moment -- that is, until the next political scandal of the moment. New York congressman Anthony Weiner was busted for engaging in "inappropriate online exchanges with at least six women and repeatedly lying about sending a sexually suggestive photograph to a young woman over Twitter last month." (Somewhere, John Edwards is saying, "Oh, is that all?") In a summer of superheroes and precocious kids, Weiner stands out as, well, a wiener. And knowing Hollywood, that means a film about the formerly rising (Ding!) political star cannot be far behind. Ahead, Movieline offers five casting suggestions for the inevitable Weinergate.
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13 Indispensable Box Office Facts About Woody Allen

By Movieline (Subscribe to Movieline's posts), Posted Jun 3rd 2011 12:00PM
Filed under: Features, New Releases

Woody Allen's latest film, 'Midnight in Paris,' just had the best limited debut of 2011 and the highest per-theater average in nearly two years. What better occasion to revisit his ups and downs at the box office?

'Paris,' Allen's 46th feature film as director, has grossed $3.8 million so far in limited release thanks to mostly glowing reviews (not to mention launching a new celeb couple in co-stars Rachel McAdams and Michael Sheen).

In this Moviefone exclusive courtesy of Movieline, we look at Allen's many hits ('Annie Hall,' 'Hannah and Her Sisters') and misses (the best-forgotten 'Anything Else' with Jason Biggs).

A few box office facts for the Allen-obsessed after the jump.
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9 Milestones in the Evolution of Brad Pitt

By Movieline (Subscribe to Movieline's posts), Posted Jun 2nd 2011 2:15PM
Filed under: Features, Video, Summer Movies, New Releases

By Julie Miller at Movieline

In Terrence Malick's 'The Tree of Life,' Brad Pitt assumes the role of 1950s disciplinarian whose no-nonsense form of parenting complicates the evolution of his own offspring. How did Pitt transform himself from the free-spirited cowboy hitchhiker in 'Thelma & Louise' to the stern father who escorts his sons to church every Sunday in this weekend's Palme d'Or-winning drama?

You can always trace a direct line through a few important roles to illustrate what led to an actor's current success. Hit the jump to check out nine pivotal performances that track the evolution of Brad Pitt.

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