“Slumdog” actor has house torn down by city

May 14, 2009   Leave a Comment  

There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding the children who were featured in “Slumdog Millionaire”, one of the most popular and celebrated films of last year grossing more than $340 million worldwide.

A little while ago, the father of one of those outrageously cute and innocent children was accused of trying to sell his child like some sort of commodity. Slumdog director Danny Boyle was accused of exploiting the already poor kids, which he has strongly denied. It’s been in the news for a while.

Slumdog, Boyle come away with gold

Feb. 23, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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“Slumdog Millionaire” struck it rich at the 81st Academy Awards Sunday. The Danny Boyle film about life in the slums of Mumbai garnered eight Oscars, leaving its competition “Milk” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” in the dust. Boyle, upon taking the stage to receive his award for Best Director, jumped up and down [...]

Terri’s 2009 Oscar predictions

Feb. 21, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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Our entertainment editor weighs in on who should and who will.

Liz’s 2009 Oscar predictions

Feb. 20, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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Blast picks Oscar’s dates for Sunday