News - Larry McMurtry
One of the greatest westerns of all time, "Lonesome Dove" (Genius, 1989, $39.82), arrives Tuesday in the DVD Blu-ray format. Although the four-part miniseries was made for television, it ranks right up there with the best westerns that were originally produced for theatrical release.
By Bernie Woodall LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Oscars gave its top prize on Sunday to a movie set in its own backyard, Los Angeles, a city with a sunny exterior that in "Crash" is pierced to yield darkness and mistrust based on race. "Crash" examines 36 hours in the lives of about a dozen L.A.
By Bob Tourtellotte LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood's screenwriters gave their two top film awards to race drama "Crash" and gay romance "Brokeback Mountain" on Saturday, setting up a showdown between the two message movies for the best movie Oscar.
By DAVID GERMAIN BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - The cowboy romance "Brokeback Mountain" led the Golden Globes on Monday with four prizes, including best dramatic film and the directing honor for Ang Lee. It was a triumphant night for films dealing with homosexuality and transsexuality.
By DAVID GERMAIN BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Reese Witherspoon won the Golden Globe for best actress in a movie musical or comedy Monday for her role as country singer June Carter in "Walk the Line," solidifying her prospects to win an Academy Award.
