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Whale of a tale

In last year's "A Dolphin Tale," Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr. and Morgan Freeman saved the dolphins. Now, in "Big Miracle," Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski and Dermot Mulroney save the whales. Somewhere, the manatees are thinking, "What about us?"

February 3, 2012 12:05 AM

Filmmaker Burns keeps it real -- and under budget

A couple of years ago, when Edward Burns had trouble pulling together financing for a film, his thoughts turned to this: "When I was 25 years old and had no money -- and didn't know how to make movies and had no experience -- I was able to get $25,000 together, and that film was 'The Brothers McMullen.' So let's just do that again."

January 29, 2012 12:20 AM

Liam Neeson makes 'Grey' matter

Liam Neeson pumps up the volume on his reputation as a middle-aged neck-snapper with "The Grey," in which he doesn't take on a pack of bad guys but a pack of really bad wolves.

January 27, 2012 12:05 AM

Sam Worthington goes out on a 'Ledge' for latest movie role

Even in his post-"Avatar," post-"Clash of the Titans" stardom, Sam Worthington remembers what it was like to put it all down on one throw of the dice, to gamble everything on that main chance. He remembers what it was like to unload his possessions, sell everything, buy a car and live in it until he landed a big break.

January 26, 2012 12:05 AM

Scorsese's 'Hugo' leads Oscars with 11 nominations

Martin Scorsese's Paris adventure "Hugo" leads the Academy Awards with 11 nominations, among them best picture and the latest director slot for the Oscar-winning filmmaker.
INSIDE: Full list of 2012 Academy Award nominations

January 24, 2012 3:54 PM