Plot: As far as raw eccentricity is concerned, few American families could top the Paskowitzes. The patriarch, Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz, began life on a commendable, even enviable course, with an M.D. Read More
Latest on Surfwise
Most movie critics make it an annual tradition to rank their top 10 films of the year. We think that's way too limiting -- what with instantly classic superhero flicks ('The Dark Knight,' 'Iron Man'), top-notch comedies ('Tropic Thunder,' 'Role Models'),...
It would seem Sean Penn is seeking a little moment of zen that can only come from hitting the onscreen waves. In March, he was reportedly circling Curtis Hanson's biopic of surfer Jay Moriarty, but eventually passed on the role. But he's wound up playing...
Apologies for the one-day delay, but, as it happens, the indie weekend charts changed in the interim. Early on Sunday, estimates compiled by Box Office Mojo indicated that Tarsem Singh's The Fall (Roadside Attractions) won the weekend, but when the...
The 2008 Gen Art Film Festival has come to a close, and four very good films have emerged victorious. Their Grand Jury awards went to Jennifer Phang's Half-Life (feature) and The Ladies (short). Half-Life, which combines troubling global conditions and a...
My favorite film festival of the year has just announced its slate, and it's a pretty darn good one. The Gen Art Film Festival, held annually in New York City, thrives in its simplicity. 7 shorts, 7 premieres and 7 parties over the course of -- you...

Amanda Seyfried Naked: 'Lovelace' Nude Scenes Planned for Star
Jean Dujardin's Robert De Niro Impression: 'Artist' Star Shows Off in Front of Legend at Awards Dinner
'Bridesmaids' Sequel: Waiting for Kristen Wiig?
Israel Baker Dead: Violinist for Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' Score Dies at 92 (VIDEO)