Leaders of the world's most powerful faiths convene to trade their famous converts -- and improve their image

A cinema brat cat-calls "Dogma" director Kevin Smith; a glorious coming-of-age story finds a warm audience.

The most extravagantly gifted actor of his generation is also a drug addict who has harmed no one. Jailing him is as barbaric as treating the sick with leeches.

The Vegas magician on his time with Trump and why he's asking for money: "I just can't do 3 million on my own"

After "Tree of Life" and "The Help" -- and with six more movies on the way -- Jessica Chastain's moment has arrived

Salon critic Stephanie Zacharek picks her favorite films of the year, from the complicated, fascinating French film "Kings and Queen" to the rousing crowd-pleaser "King Kong."

Giant spiders attack, get squashed into viscous goo. Repeat. Would-be camp classic is a big snooze. And what's with the missing hyphen?

The BBC's critics survey of the best movies since 2000 is conspicuously short on laughs

A clumsy nerd enters the pantheon of "Saturday Night Live" characters made into lame movies.

Salon's critics pick the year's finest films -- from the modest "Before Sunset" to the operatic "House of Flying Daggers" to the magical "A Very Long Engagement" to the triumphantly weird "Incredibles" and "SpongeBob."

Nick Cave talks about writing, morality and his tough new movie. Plus: The mockumentary must be stopped!

Pillow king claims he'll "harvest" data from voting machines; allies hint at secret raids on election facilities

. . . do they have a soundtrack?

Child stars Mike Maronna and Danny Tamberelli on mid-90s Nickelodeon, and their newest reunion

Josh asks the wrong question, and C.J. tries to work on her tan. Plus: The latest dispatch from Stuckeyville, and "Ed."