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By PHIL VILLARREAL, Arizona Daily Star
John Travolta unleashes his inner pooch in 'Bolt'
By PHIL VILLARREAL, Arizona Daily Star
Pixar masterpieces aside, it's been quite a while since Disney cranked out an animated movie worthy of its fairy-dust-sprinkled-castle logo.
'Boy in the Striped Pajamas' a wrenching tale of friendship amid evil
By PHIL VILLARREAL, Arizona Daily Star
After six decades and countless films, the Holocaust remains a vibrant source for stories of heroism, tragedy and reflection.
Sally Hawkins floats in 'Happy-Go-Lucky'
By PHIL VILLARREAL, Arizona Daily Star
Happiness is a state of mind rather than a reaction to circumstances. That's the unspoken credo of single British schoolteacher Poppy, the quick-witted, infectiously ebullient focus of "Happy-Go-Lucky."
Seann William Scott of 'Role Models,' in a reflective mood
By PHIL VILLARREAL, Arizona Daily Star
Stopping in Phoenix recently to promote "Role Models," Seann William Scott was in a contemplative mood.
In a phone interview, he said he's more relaxed now after years of straining to avoid being typecast.
"I've made really calculated decisions and decided that I'm not that effective in certain movies," Scott said.
'Rachel Getting Married' is Anne Hathaway's coming-out party
By PHIL VILLARREAL, Arizona Daily Star
Anne Hathaway started off in her teens as the cheery lead of "The Princess Diaries" series, but in the decidedly adult, Bergmanesque drama "Rachel Getting Married," you need to double-check the credits to make sure it's the same actress.
'Role Models' hums like a well-oiled whoopie cushion
By PHIL VILLARREAL, Arizona Daily Star
Every cranky misanthrope needs a sunny, irresponsible best pal to get him out of the house. At least in the movie world.
Things get hairy for De Niro, Willis, Penn in 'What Just Happened'
By PHIL VILLARREAL, Arizona Daily Star
Bruce Willis just won't shave his beard, and there will be no movie unless he relents.
The crisis is one of many chirping from a cell-phone headset that's always clipped to the ear of Ben, the Hollywood producer played by Robert De Niro in the insider dramedy "What Just Happened."

