The Best Movies of 2012: The Bat Battles OWS, Ben Affleck Brings History to Life

Two of the year's best movies feature men in tights, a sign of both Hollywood's infatuation with superheroes and ability to use costumed characters to tell larger truths about society at large. 18 Dec 2012

President Clinton Hypocritical Teaming with Martin Scorsese for New HBO Doc

President Bill Clinton is teaming up with director Martin Scorsese, known for his ultra-violent work, for a new political documentary to air on HBO. Yet Clinton previously indirectly blamed conservative talkers for creating the atmosphere which led to the Oklahoma City bombing tragedy back in 1995. 18 Dec 2012

'The Frozen' DVD Review: Snowbound Thriller Blankets Over Genre Expectations

"The Frozen" isn't content with telling another man versus the elements saga. The film throws two people out in the unforgiving wilderness, but what emerges is a thoughtful thriller that confounds our expectations. 18 Dec 2012

'Zero Dark Thirty's' Director Doing Damage Control, Oscar Chances at Risk

Just because "Zero Dark Thirty" picked up another critics group award today doesn't mean the film's Oscar chances aren't fading. The media is picking up on the film's acknowledgement that enhanced interrogation helped collar Osama bin Laden, and it isn't happy. 17 Dec 2012

Will Obama Ask Presidential Bundler Harvey Weinstein to Tone Down Screen Violence?

President Barack Obama interrupted Sunday night's Patriots-49ers game to tell the country we must change in the wake of Friday's mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Conn. Should Obama start that national change by whispering in the ear of one of his biggest bundlers, Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, to tone down the violence in the filmmaker's movie canon? 17 Dec 2012

President Clinton Offers 'Full Cooperation' for HBO Documentary on His Political Life

Famed director Martin Scorsese will direct a new documentary on President Bill Clinton for HBO, a project to be completed with the former president's "full cooperation." 17 Dec 2012

Harvey Unchained: Will Weinstein Heed Star's Advice, Delay 'Django' Opening?

"Django Unchained" star Jamie Foxx, whose film is likely the most violent picture of 2012, says movie mayhem can inspire audiences to act out in a violent fashion. So will "Django" producer Harvey Weinstein respect his star's position and delay the opening of the film? 16 Dec 2012

Jamie Foxx Says Film Violence Inspires Real-life Violence

Jamie Foxx, the actor/comedian who recently joked about killing white people while hosting "Saturday Night Live," is speaking out about the role movie violence has on real-life tragedies like the Connecticut school shooting. The timing is even worse for Foxx's comments, considering his latest film may be the year's most violent film. 16 Dec 2012

BH Interview: Ed Lauter Reflects on Embracing His Flaws, Hollywood's Golden Age of Stars

Ed Lauter admits he doesn't have a standard movie star mug. The veteran character actor, known for roles in “The Longest Yard,” “Family Plot” and “The Artist,” considered having his generous nose fixed earlier in his life. His decision to skip surgery helped him become one of Hollywood's most reliable character actors. 14 Dec 2012

'The Hobbit' Review: Peter Jackson Brings the Lucas Touch to Middle Earth

Director Peter Jackson has come down with a nasty case of George Lucasitis with "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." The first film in a new Tolkien-inspired trilogy relies too much on fancy digital effects, a new frame rate technology and the nostalgia factor. 14 Dec 2012