augustagazette.com http://www.augustagazette.com/section/entertainment life augustagazette.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:18:31 +0000 Ken Jeong bares his soul - and body - in ‘Hangover 3’ http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529537/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 23 May 2013 13:07:57 By Ed Symkus http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529537/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Heather Graham returns to ‘Hangover’ http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529538/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 23 May 2013 13:06:28 +0000 By Ed Symkus http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529538/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE The blond-haired, blue-eyed actress had been around the Hollywood scene for some time already, with parts in “Drugstore Cowboy” and “Swingers,” as well as an ongoing role on the oddball TV show “Twin Peaks.” But it was “Boogie Nights” that pushed her to the next level, part of which is her [...]]]> Costello: "Trek 2" too ambitious, honorary for its own good http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130517/OPINION/130519334/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 3:26:52 Jeremy Costello http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130517/OPINION/130519334/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE J.J. Abrams doesn't seem to be clear on what he's doing with the new Trek movies.
After the 2009 "Star Trek" movie – which was both a remake and a reboot of sorts – it seemed like he was ready to venture into uncharted territory. But newly released "Trek 2: Into Darkness" turned out to be nothing more than an entertaining, beautifully jumbled mess that, once again, is part new and part reinvention that pays too much homage to the [...]]]>
Movie review: ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519795/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 1:00:00 +0000 By Ed Symkus, More Content Now http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519795/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Movie review: The best ‘Gatsby’ adaptation yet http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519980/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 10 May 2013 1:01:00 +0000 By Ed Symkus, More Content Now http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519980/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE The Readers’ Writers: Nonfiction author Robert K. Tanenbaum http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519981/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 10 May 2013 1:01:00 +0000 By DA Kentner, More Content Now http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519981/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Leonardo DiCaprio brings Jay Gatsby to life http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509519/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Mon, 6 May 2013 16:19:09 By Ed Symkus, More Content Now http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509519/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Costello: "Iron Man 3" deviates for the better http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130503/OPINION/130509653/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 3 May 2013 15:45:45 Jeremy Costello http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130503/OPINION/130509653/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Flawed superheroes are the best kind.
When Tony Stark first arose out of the ashes of captivity in the original Iron Man movie, he became conflicted and had to recalibrate his moral standing.
Iron Man then realized he had to stop letting pride and selfishness get in the way, whether by allowing others (War Machine in "Iron Man 2") to help, or making the sacrificial play to help his team (like carrying the nuke [...]]]>
The Readers’ Writers: NYT bestselling author Helen Brown http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509744/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 3 May 2013 1:01:00 +0000 By DA Kentner, More Content Now http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509744/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Breast cancer drove the arrow of mortality awareness into Ms. Brown. While recuperating from surgery and all the accompanying emotional highs and lows, the last thing Ms. [...]]]> Movie review: ‘Iron Man’ franchise still soaring http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509745/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 3 May 2013 1:01:00 +0000 By Ed Symkus, More Content Now http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509745/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE REVIEW: Cinematography dazzles, story fizzles in 'Oblivion' http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130424/NEWS/130429618/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:41:39 +0000 Jeremy Costello Augusta Gazette http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130424/NEWS/130429618/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE 'Jack the Giant Slayer' showing this weekend http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130419/NEWS/130418886/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:10:31 http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130419/NEWS/130418886/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Mark Wahlberg talks about ‘Pain & Gain’ http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130418/NEWS/130418993/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:07:31 By Ed Symkus, More Content Now http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130418/NEWS/130418993/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Costello: Like sports, "42" not always about the game http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130417/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130419234/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Wed, 17 Apr 2013 2:19:09 Jeremy Costello http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130417/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130419234/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE When posed the question "What is this about?" by Jackie Robinson, front-office executive Branch Rickey walked to the window, opened the shutter to let the sunlight in the dim room and gave the simple reply.
"It's about baseball," Rickey said.
But it wasn't about baseball.
"42" was about the change of our culture and the courage of one man. Robinson's journey as the first black [...]]]>
Stephen Shupe movie review: 'GI Joe' sequel is uninspiring http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130412/OPINION/130419626/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:00:00 +0000 Stephen Shupe http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130412/OPINION/130419626/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Jefferson Knapp's third book debuts http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130411/NEWS/130419856/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 11 Apr 2013 7:50:08 Belinda Larsen http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130411/NEWS/130419856/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE 'GI Joe: Retailiation' playing this weekend http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130409/NEWS/130408999/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Tue, 9 Apr 2013 9:06:15 http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130409/NEWS/130408999/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE The Farr Side: Talent is promising for ‘The Voice’ http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130404/NEWS/130409449/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:53:56 +0000 By David T. Farr, GHNS http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130404/NEWS/130409449/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE “The Voice” is back for Season 4 with two new judges. Shakira and Usher have replaced Ceelo Green and Christina Aguilera. As much as I appreciated Ceelo and Christina, I’m loving Shakira and Usher in the swivel chairs. Both fit in nicely with veteran coaches Blake Shelton and Adam Levine.
Can Shakira and Usher produce [...]]]>
Costello: Gerard Butler gives strong performance, "Olympus Has Fallen" gets intense http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130326/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130329308/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:42:31 Jeremy Costello http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130326/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130329308/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE The North Koreans had it all planned out.
They took control of the streets in packs after jumping out of vehicles for surprise attacks. They timed the bombing of the White House’s gate as soon as they all arrived at their checkpoint, ready to sprawl onto the lawn. The U.S. military tried to make a stand at the front door, but the Koreans had the right gear and firepower to blast their way in.
One of the [...]]]>
'The Croods' showing this weekend at Theatre http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130326/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130329402/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:02:26 http://www.augustagazette.com/article/20130326/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130329402/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE