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Choke
The overall tapestry of Choke devolves into a lackluster game played by a character held at arm's length from the audience.
June 20, 2008 | Back Stage
Who's in the Running
In this extensive Back Stage spotlight, we take a look at the many actors who are in the running for nominations this award's season, including Heath Ledger, Benicio Del Toro, Penelope Cruz, Michelle...
December 11, 2008 | Back Stage
The Winners Should Be...
When No Country for Old Men wins the best picture award at the Oscars, the film's casting director, Ellen Chenoweth, will not be there. But her stamp on the film is indelible.
February 22, 2008 | Back Stage
'Choke' Hold
Clark Gregg has one of those faces; you've seen him in countless TV and film roles, usually looking serious and determined and carrying a gun.
September 12, 2008 | Back Stage
Million-Dollar Newbies
With Trainspotting, Danny Boyle gave a boost to the early careers of Ewan McGregor and Kelly Macdonald. With Slumdog Millionaire, he could do the same for Dev Patel and Freida Pinto.
December 11, 2008 | Back Stage
SAG Awards Voters Guide: Film
Hal Holbrook broke our hearts; Cate Blanchett out Dylan-ed Dylan; Ryan Gosling fell in love with a blow-up sex doll. Back Stage takes a look at all the actors in a theatrical motion picture and the...
January 11, 2008 | Back Stage

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