Aphrodite Manousos
Aphrodite is an arts and entertainment journalist and fiction writer. She previously worked in film and television as a production and camera assistant and has a background in public relations and marketing. Follow her on Twitter @aphrodite_m
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Displaying Results 1 - 51 (of 51) for Yahoo! US Movies
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Could ‘Rock of Ages’ follow other movie musical flops into cult stardom?Tom Cruise’s much ballyhooed movie musical, 'Rock of Ages,' underperformed in box office revenue but that doesn’t mean the celebrity-laden pop rock extravaganza can’t find success as a cult classic. Many film flops and kitschy rock musicals found ...Also published on: -
Charlize Theron joins sexiest female villains in ‘Snow White & the Huntsman’In ‘Snow White & the Huntsman,’ Charlize Theron plays evil Queen Ravenna and creates one of the sexiest and most cruel villains in recent film history. While Theron proves she can play wicked characters well, she is not the only actress who can.Also published on: -
'Hysteria': Quacks Battle Female Sexuality Behind Rom-Com Façade'Hysteria' delivers good vibrations in the form of a light-hearted period comedy but delves deeper than the obvious. -
‘Dark Shadows’ Sheds Light on ‘Van Helsing,’ ‘Buffy’ RebootsThe craze for sanguinary entertainment is hardly slowing down. In an attempt to appease fans while making profits, studios are reworking many vampire fan favorites into film reboots. This trend of remaking bloodsucking classics has inspired films from ... -
‘The Avengers’ a Comic Book Gambit That Pays Off With Summer Audiences'Marvel’s The Avengers' saw a $200 million, record-breaking weekend that dethroned the 'Harry Potter' franchise and made it a hard summer act to follow. Film adaptations of comic books proved themselves the real blockbuster draw. -
Robert Pattinson Breaks ‘Twilight’ Bonds With ‘Mission: Blacklist’Robert Pattinson is trying to outrun his teen heartthrob, pacifist vampire persona one film at a time. His latest roles couldn’t be further from Edward Cullen. Pattinson is set to star in 'Mission: Blacklist,' about the capture of Saddam Hussein. -
‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ Trailer a Mishmash of Action SubgenresIf you smell what The Rock is cooking in the new trailer for 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation,' you might get confused by the recipe. It starts off as a typical special forces going off to war flick, and by the end of it you've lost the thread.
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Vaudeville Goes Hollywood With ‘The Three Stooges’ Farrelly Brothers RebootThe Three Stooges went from Vaudeville to Hollywood the hard way, but the Farrelly brothers' film plunges them into the depths of pop culture vacuity. The 'Jackass' generation is introduced to its roots, but some things might be lost in modernity. -
‘American Reunion’: Evolution of the Teen Sex ComedyThe teen sex comedy is a timeless film tradition which trumps itself one film at a time with increasingly raunchy endeavors. 'Animal House' and 'Porky’s' are classics in the genre but 'American Pie' set the bar impressively high on creative self-love. -
‘Bully’ Rating a Sign the MPAA Is Biased and Antiquated?Should an entity composed of a very narrow representation of society be policing all films released in the United States? The MPAA recently gave 'Bully,' a film which addresses the bullying epidemic and is geared toward school-age children, an R rating. -
Where 'The Hunger Games' Adaptation Might Fall Short'The Hunger Games' has been heralded as one of the best book adaptations to the big screen, but understandably there are omissions, alterations, and rewrites. -
‘Hunger Games,’ ‘Harry Potter’ Follow Films With Dystopian BentThe much anticipated 'Hunger Games' follows in the footsteps of Hollywood’s obsession with dystopian themes, often in post-apocalyptic settings. The comparison which doesn’t fit is 'Twilight,' being that 'The Games' are decidedly more 'Terminator.' -
'21 Jump Street’ Goes Undercover as a ComedyIn '21 Jump Street,' bad job performance in the police force doesn’t lead to traffic duty but an undercover job mingling with minors. -
March Madness: Falling in Love With Basketball RomancesNot everyone is interested in the March Madness hoopla, so what better way to introduce your non-basketball loving friends, or significant others, to the game than under the guise of watching a romance? -
'The Lorax' Environmental Message Raises Ire of the RightSince when did environmental responsibility and caring about the world become a case for conspiracy theories about 'liberal agendas' and 'indoctrinating children'? -
Alexander Payne: A Retrospective on Fame and Oscar GloryAfter receiving his M.F.A. and finding success with 'Citizen Ruth' and 'Election,' Alexander Payne returned to his alma mater as a guest instructor in film. In spite of his rising fame and accomplishments, he was affable and unpretentious. -
Box Office Popularity Hardly Means Oscar AccoladesPopularity at the box office is hardly ever an indication of what is nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Although box offices successes have received Oscar nods, the top box office blockbusters are usually not at the top of the Academy’s list ...
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Greatest Genre-Defying Movie RomancesRomance isn’t only relegated to sappy love stories. Just as love comes in many forms, so does it sail through a variety of film genres.
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Emo Christmas Movies to Depress and DelightJust as emos are known for their bleak moods and cynical outlooks, so too is the following countdown of films reflecting some of the more doleful and pessimistic portrayals of Christmas.
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‘Immortals’ Honors the Gods; Critics Curse It to HadesJust when I had given up hope of any more quality films being made regarding ancient Greece, along comes 'Immortals.'
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'Killing Bono': Rock 'n' Roll Films, We Salute You'Killing Bono' delves into the world of aspiring rock stars. There have been several shining instances which epitomize the rawness of rock music and/or the music business in all its screeching, debaucherous, hair-flailing glory.
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‘The Three Musketeers,’ and Other Unfortunate Book Adaptations to FilmAlexandre Dumas’ 'The Three Musketeers' has been adapted for countless films and TV shows. Yet its latest incarnation, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, still can’t seem to get it right.
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Interview: Director Craig Brewer Wants to Kill ‘Em with ‘Footloose’Craig Brewer, director of such gritty fare as 'Hustle and Flow' and 'Black Snake Moan,' may not have been the obvious choice (or even the first choice) to direct the 'Footloose' revival, but he was the necessary one.
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Porn Stars Go Mainstream While Hollywood Goes PornHollywood is obsessed with the porn industry while porn stars clamor for crossover success. The inherent melodrama, lasciviousness, and intrigue of the porn world makes for great movies, but there is a marked difference between the two industries.
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George Clooney’s 'Ides of March' a Modern Take on an Elizabethan TaleGeorge Clooney’s 'Ides of March' borrows its title from Shakespeare’s political drama 'Julius Caesar.' In Act 1, Scene 2, a soothsayer warns Caesar 'Beware the ides of March,' but his inevitable doom cannot be eluded.
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'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn' and the Lost Art of Less is MorePromotional pictures and trailers for 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn,' unveil the latest incarnations of Bella and the Cullens. As Twi-hards anticipate part one of the two-part final installment, the teen drama continues its trend of garish makeup.
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‘Drive’ Proves No Good Deed Goes UnpunishedIf you thought the “Transporter” trilogy offered a collective overdose on action driving movies than you should reconsider and give “Drive” a spin. Although the film follows a stunt driver who moonlight on heists, the focus is not a beloved car.
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Move Over 'Rocky,' 'Warrior' Takes Over the RingIn 'Warrior' a new crop of blue collar heroes emerge to supplant competitive fighting's quintessential underdog, Rocky. Boxing takes a back seat to Mixed Martial Arts as the film focuses on two estranged brothers in a quest for UFC glory.
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Moons Rule in 'A Good Old Fashioned Orgy' and 'Apollo 18'Lunar travel and orgies are both plausible occurrences but in the context of two Labor Day weekend releases, they appear far fetched. 'Apollo 18' and 'A Good Old Fashioned Orgy' share moons and dubious plot lines.
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'Fright Night' to 'Nosferatu' - The Zeitgeist of Vampire Films Throughout History'Fright Night' is a hip response to the ancient case of the mercurial, lone vampire terrorizing panicked villagers. Just as it encapsulates the zeitgeist of its age, so too have other vampire films captured the spirit of their eras.
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Kristen Stewart Likes a Challenge in Movie Roles, LifeKristen Stewart likes it rough. In a recent interview with W magazine, Stewart imparted a revealing reason for accepting the role of Bella Swan in 'Twilight.' Her zest for challenging roles is apparent in her body of work.
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The Fatalistic Flaw of 'Final Destination 5''Final Destination 5' comes barreling to the big screen in 3D with another bout of creatively served up freak accidents for survivors to die in. You cannot escape the franchise and its absence of any real plot besides picking off its protagonists.
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Did 'Cowboys & Aliens' Try Too Hard?'Cowboys & Aliens' mixed genres, generations, and technology but to no avail. It missed drawing its target demographic of male teen moviegoers and opened to a meager $36.4 million, with little hope of making back its $165 million budget.
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Why Do A-List Ladies like 'Smurf's' Star Katy Perry Go Animated?Gorgeous A-list celebrities have been squeezing voice actors out of animated roles for years. Stars like Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, Miley Cyrus, Mila Kunis and Katy Perry have all gone animated. So why hide behind animation?
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Why Anti-Heroes Are a Lot More Fun in Summer of the SuperheroThis summer, superheroes rule the box office. The infallible hero with an unwavering conscience is commendable but it's the dark, brooding, tortured antiheroes who really pique our interest.
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'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan' - Foot Binding and Female Aesthetic IdealsDirector Wayne Wang's adaptation of Lisa See's bestselling novel, 'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan,' is a story about female friendships which delves into societal mores regarding female aesthetic ideals, behavioral codes, and female roles within society.
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Jennifer Aniston Joins the List of Women Who Dominate Men in MoviesWomen in power positions seem a nightmare to some men and in Hollywood it's become a film cliche to show dominant women as psychotic. Jennifer Aniston recently revealed she loved her unapologetic, power position in 'Horrible Bosses.'
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Porn Stars Go Mainstream While Hollywood Goes PornHollywood seems obsessed with the porn industry while porn stars clamor for crossover success. The inherent melodrama, lasciviousness, and intrigue of the porn world makes for great movies.
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'Winnie the Pooh': The Hundred Acre Wood Brought to Life by HandThe Hundred Acre Wood comes alive once more in painstakingly beautiful, hand drawn animation. Disney's "Winnie the Pooh" sets aside the 3D, digitally animated, computer enhanced, high tech productions most animated films have become in recent years.
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Is 'Horrible Bosses' in League with Top Workplace Comedies?There is a long list of workplace comedies which define the genre and prove great workplace comedies work because we can all relate. Does 'Horrible Bosses' measure up?
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Where Will the 'Harry Potter' Cast Go from Here?The fresh-faced 'Harry Potter' actors who spent over a decade playing Hermione, Harry, and Ron will have to leave behind their roles as three of the most iconic and beloved characters in film history. What do the actors' futures hold?
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'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' - The End of an Era'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' is a heavily anticipated moment and a reluctant loss for the loyal Potterheads who grew up with or passionately followed a decade of films.
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Michael Bay Makes Amends with 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon''Transformers: Dark of the Moon' is Michael Bay making amends for 'Revenge of the Fallen.' Bay realized he'd let fans down. His 3D mission of superior special effects, new characters, and a better script was also inspired by 'Avatar's' James Cameron.
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'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' - An Argument for Optimus Prime Then and NowThe Autobot leader, Optimus Prime, always had a knack for delivering quotable lines at the perfect moment. 'One will stand, one will fall' is a prolific way to start a battle. The sultry voice, big rig physique, and bravery make fanboys and girls swoon.
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Defining America: Top Patriotic FilmsPatriotism is not about blind allegiance but the act of celebrating and being proud of one's country while taking into account its faults and flaws. The following films show America's national pride, our fighting spirit and our mistakes.
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Interview: Heather Graham Wants Hollywood to Give Women a Real VoiceHeather Graham discusses how she hopes to see more female-centric films like 'Bridesmaids,' Hollywood's constraints on women, her career, getting into producing, and her latest role as Aunt Opal in 'Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer.'
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Top Ride or Die Movie DadsHollywood is great at creating the ultimate heroic film fathers. Read about some of the ride or die dad's in movies who are willing to do absolutely anything and everything for their children.
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Bad Superhero Films Have Something to Learn from 'X-Men: First Class''X-Men: First Class' is a much anticipated prequel coming to theaters June 3. As successful as the 'X-Men' franchise is in its genre, there have been several superhero films that have not been as lucky. Read on for a few of the worst.
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Quote Roundup: Reactions to the 2011 MTV Movie AwardsA quote roundup of reactions to the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. Read what the viewers had to say.
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Recap: 2011 MTV Movie Awards WinnersRead the highlights on the winners of the 2011 MTV Movie Awards.
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Most Memorable MTV Movie Awards Moments of All-TimeThe MTV Movie Awards is famous for its memorable moments. Here's a short recap of some of the most unforgettable moments in the shows history.