MOVIES
Giamatti as Kruschchev? Genius!
10:24 AM, July 29, 2010 | Lou LumenickIt's not a theatrical movie, but I can't wait to see "K Blows Top,'' a planned HBO movie... Read on
Actors could learn a lot from Kevin Kline, but no one should really take any advice from his latest on screen persona, "The Extra Man's" Henry Harrison. Greedy, misogynistic and completely devoid of the social... Read on
While I can't foresee Chace Crawford's career ever including arthouse films like "Trainspotting," genre crossing hits like "Moulin Rouge" or runaway blockbusters like "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones," it seems like... Read on
It's not a theatrical movie, but I can't wait to see "K Blows Top,'' a planned HBO movie... Read on
David Wright gets the day off against the Cardinals, with Mike Hessman, who filled in at first base... Read on
When the Giants hit the field Sunday afternoon in Albany for the first practice of training camp... Read on
Prepare for a whole new Tim Gunn this year -- since "Project Runway's" first season the magnamious mentor has stayed behind the scenes, only offering advice during the couture construction stages. "I'm a believer in... Read on
There are two kinds of Hilary Swank movies -- the ones that aim to make her an awards darling and the ones that aim to make her box office royalty. The two-time Oscar winner is endlessly successful with the first... Read on
On Wednesday, President Obama taped ABC's "The View" (to air today) -- the first president to... Read on
Yesterday PopWrap's pals over at Page Six dropped an item that included the words Zac Efron, strip club and two grand. I think we all let out a collective, "whaaaaaaat?" Either you felt the "High School Musical"... Read on
I am by no means a professional film critic -- sure, I can tell you how much I loved a movie, but dissecting it based upon a hundred years of cinematic grandfathers is not my strong suit. But I simply can't stop... Read on
ALBANY – Lawmakers better get comfortable in Albany. Gov. Paterson threatened this morning to call... Read on
ALBANY -- New York voters opposed President Obama's efforts to strike down Arizona's tough new... Read on
Thursday, July 29 Rising Currents Boat Tour The Center for Architecture and the Museum of... Read on
California Pizza Kitchen appears close to a deal that has been cooking for more than four months,... Read on
ALBANY – Controversial multi-millionaire Buffalo builder Carl Paladino is making gains against former U.S. Rep. Rick Lazio in the battle for the Republican nomination for governor, a new poll out today showed. The... Read on
It’s a gamble that, if it goes sour, could potentially cost the city 220 affordable housing units. For years, a development team proposing to build a $1.5 billion luxury apartment complex on the former Domino Sugar factory... Read on
The planned Brooklyn arena has attracted a naming-rights partner for its private Loge Box area.... Read on
Brooklyn isn’t just getting the Nets, it’s getting big-time boxing. Golden Boy Promotions, whose... Read on
ALBANY – Gov. Paterson passed up an opportunity this morning to trade blame with Gov. Christie for... Read on
ALBANY – Gov. Paterson - in his first public comments since a U.S. House Rangel announced ethics charges against U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel - the longtime said this morning he supports the longtime congressman "100 percent".... Read on
I am by no means a professional film critic -- sure, I can tell you how much I loved a movie, but dissecting it based upon a hundred years of cinematic grandfathers is not my strong suit. But I simply can't stop... Read on
Actors could learn a lot from Kevin Kline, but no one should really take any advice from his latest on screen persona, "The Extra Man's" Henry Harrison. Greedy, misogynistic and completely devoid of the social... Read on
While I can't foresee Chace Crawford's career ever including arthouse films like "Trainspotting," genre crossing hits like "Moulin Rouge" or runaway blockbusters like "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones," it seems like... Read on
Prepare for a whole new Tim Gunn this year -- since "Project Runway's" first season the magnamious mentor has stayed behind the scenes, only offering advice during the couture construction stages. "I'm a believer in... Read on
There are two kinds of Hilary Swank movies -- the ones that aim to make her an awards darling and the ones that aim to make her box office royalty. The two-time Oscar winner is endlessly successful with the first... Read on
Yesterday PopWrap's pals over at Page Six dropped an item that included the words Zac Efron, strip club and two grand. I think we all let out a collective, "whaaaaaaat?" Either you felt the "High School Musical"... Read on
<span style="font-size:8px; font-style:italic;">Photo: Walt Disney</span>... Read on
It's understandable to think funny ladies Kathy Griffin and Chelsea Handler are friends. It's also understandable to think they're the same person. However both assumptions are wrong. And you know what they say when... Read on
We all know that the upcoming tenth season of "Smallville" will be the last -- or maybe not if star Tom Welling is to be believed. But in either case you can be damn sure that it will amplify the action, crank up... Read on
With a new album dropping on September 21, Adam Levine will be on every TV screen, stage and loose woman in the coming months -- which also means his handsome mug will be frequently plastered on PopWrap. Maroon 5... Read on
It's not a theatrical movie, but I can't wait to see "K Blows Top,'' a planned HBO movie... Read on
Fins in the water warn Mama to skip the Discovery Channel this week to avoid the soulless creatures... Read on
Ken Russell is here and Lincoln Center has him. Nine films directed by the eccentric 83-year-old... Read on
Forget about Jager bombs, the newest member of the “Jersey Shore” is all about dropping a different kind of bomb -- and she's in some hot water because of it. A video on TMZ.com shows Deena Cortese, who has been filming in... Read on
It's literally impossible to get too much of Kratos and the God of War games. So, thankfully,... Read on
HexaLex, which is like Scrabble, except made more awesome and diagonal, recently had an update that adds 'Shuffle Match' (basically allowing for random online matches) -- and is on sale for the next couple days for $1.99.... Read on
This amazing sequined satchel (retail $398) could (and should) be yours. Just sign up on the Angel... Read on
You can’t write about New Orleans without talking about food. Well, you can, but it would... Read on
More than 50 new films, including 25 world premieres, were announced today for this year's Toronto International Film Festival, which runs from Sept 9 to 19. They feature the likes of Robert DeNiro and Edward Norton... Read on
You'd better believe our corporate cousins at Twentieth Century Fox are reaching for the Maalox... Read on
Too soon? A fan wearing a LeBron James Heat jersey was escorted from Cleveland's game against the Yankees last night after hundreds of angry fans turned on him. NJ.com reports the episode took place in the left-field... Read on
David Wright gets the day off against the Cardinals, with Mike Hessman, who filled in at first base... Read on
When the Giants hit the field Sunday afternoon in Albany for the first practice of training camp... Read on
Red Bull forward Macoumba Kandji's budding partnership with Thierry Henry started in the Barclays... Read on
The Knicks are one of three teams in the running to acquire guard Rudy Fernandez from the Portland... Read on
CLEVELAND -- A cyst behind Jorge Posada’s left knee forced him to miss Tuesday night’s Yankees game... Read on
A friend in the business once cautioned me to avoid writing what is not going to happen. He did... Read on
I woke up late Wednesday morning, picked up my BlackBerry, and headed immediately for Twitter. Just hours after landing in Newark International Airport, I was already going through AAU live recruiting period withdrawal. I... Read on
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Maybe it was my morning coffee or the lack of sleep the last few days, but I was imagining an all-NYC semifinal in the Gold Division. Team Next was all over Team Takeover from Washington D.C. and Long... Read on
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Sure, I was excited for my trip here. I wanted to get out of New York for a few days. But the AAU Super Showcase wasn’t going to be breaking any ground. I’ve been to ABCD Camp and Hoop Group Elite Camp,... Read on
DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. – The girls basketball marathon is finally over. The Capital Sports Complex,... Read on
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- First, I made my 7 a.m. flight at Newark, which, to those who know me, is a minor miracle. Next, my hotel not only allowed me to check in early, it upgraded my room at no extra cost. I have a living room... Read on
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – I complain about New York City traffic all the time. Sometimes I mutter under... Read on
At this time last year, I heard all about Las Vegas and the various AAU tournaments from my co-worker Marc Raimondi. He called frequently, asking me boys hoops questions. I gladly answered our girls basketball beat writer's... Read on
Much like the majority of high school girls basketball players have been doing all month, I’ll be packing my bags this weekend and heading to a tournament. On Friday, I’ll make the five-hour car ride down to the Washington,... Read on
New Heights athletic director Kimani Young released the final 20 names that will compete for spots to represent New York City in a trip to Istanbul, Turkey from Aug. 22 to 27, right before the FIBA World Basketball... Read on
It all came down to what the standing-room only and star-studded crowd came to see: A-Butta vs. The Executioner. Sure, Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest had just tied the score with a 3-point play on the other end, but... Read on