http://www.mail.com/people/50820-alan-arkin.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/50820-alan-arkin.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2158042-second-city-co-founder-brought-intellect-to-comedy.html CHICAGO (AP) — Comedy fans know the names — John Belushi, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Joan Rivers — but before those famous faces graced Hollywood movies or the "Saturday Night Live" stage they were discovered by Bernie Sahlins, co-founder of The Second City. Alumni of the Chicago comedy club spent Monday remembering Sahlins, who died Sunday at age 90, as ... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:31:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2158042-second-city-co-founder-brought-intellect-to-comedy.html 2013-06-17T23:31:31Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1912766-christoph-waltz-wins-best-supporting-actor-oscar.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Christoph Waltz has won best supporting actor from the Academy Awards for his performance as a refined bounty hunter in Quentin Tarantino's outlandish slavery epic "Django Unchained." It's the second time in three years Waltz has won the category. He won the award in 2010 for his performance in Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds," the ro... Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:55:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1912766-christoph-waltz-wins-best-supporting-actor-oscar.html 2013-02-25T01:55:57Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1854482-review-veteran-actors-elevate-stand-up-guys.html Watching "Stand Up Guys" feels akin to seeing an old, favorite rock band getting back together for one last gig after decades apart. They're not as energetic as they once were, their vocals aren't as powerful, but an obvious camaraderie still exists as well as a touch of rebellion. Christopher Walken, Al Pacino and Alan Arkin are all performing their grea... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1854482-review-veteran-actors-elevate-stand-up-guys.html 2013-01-29T18:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1853690-pacinos-late-comedic-turn-homecoming.html NEW YORK (AP) — Al Pacino, energized by a conversation that has inevitably turned to the intricacies of acting, is snapping his fingers. "When you get me on the acting trail, I get on that train," he says, punctuating what he calls an improvised "thesis on time" with staccato snaps. The 72-year-old may be gray-haired and a little worn, but he remains, lik... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1853690-pacinos-late-comedic-turn-homecoming.html 2013-01-29T14:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1850374-argo-roll-with-big-win-sag-awards.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — A few weeks ago, the Oscar race looked wide open. The stately, historical "Lincoln" seemed like the safe and likely choice, with the provocative "Zero Dark Thirty" and the quirky and inspiring "Silver Linings Playbook" very much in the mix for the Academy Award for best picture. But now, an "Argo" juggernaut — an "Argo"-naut, if you wil... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1850374-argo-roll-with-big-win-sag-awards.html 2013-01-28T11:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1810478-spielbergs-oscars-bigelow-affleck.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Steven Spielberg had a great day at the Academy Awards nominations, where his Civil War saga "Lincoln" led with 12 nominations. It was not so great for Kathryn Bigelow, Tom Hooper and Ben Affleck, whose films did well but surprised — dare we say shocked? — Hollywood by failing to score directing nominations for the three filmm... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1810478-spielbergs-oscars-bigelow-affleck.html 2013-01-10T19:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1811996-reactions-to-nominations-85th-academy-awards.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reactions to nominations announced Thursday for the 85th annual Academy Awards: "I'm completely freaking out." — First-time filmmaker Behn Zeitlin, nominated for directing and co-writing best picture contender "Beasts of the Southern Wild." "I got an email from a lot of people sa... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1811996-reactions-to-nominations-85th-academy-awards.html 2013-01-10T19:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1811636-oscar-odds-ends-facts-figures.html Fun stuff to know about Thursday's Oscar nominations: GOLDEN AGE: At 85 years old, Emmanuelle Riva of "Amour" is now the oldest best actress nominee, while 9-year-old Quvenzhane Wallis of "Beasts of the Southern Wild" is the youngest in that category. The oldest nominee across all acting categories remains Gloria Stuart, who was 87 when she received a sup... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1811636-oscar-odds-ends-facts-figures.html 2013-01-10T16:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1811058-list-85th-annual-academy-award-nominations.html Complete list of 85th Annual Academy Award nominations announced Thursday: 1. Best Picture: "Amour," ''Argo," ''Beasts of the Southern Wild," ''Django Unchained," ''Les Miserables," ''Life of Pi," ''Lincoln," ''Silver Linings Playbook," ''Zero Dark Thirty." 2. Actor: Bradley Cooper, "Silver Linings Playbook"; Daniel Day-Lewis, "Lincoln"; Hugh Jackman, "Le... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1811058-list-85th-annual-academy-award-nominations.html 2013-01-10T13:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1811020-oscar-nominations-announced-supporting-actor.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The 85th annual Academy Award nominations for supporting actor in a motion picture have been announced in Beverly Hills, Calif., by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The nominees announced Thursday morning are: Alan Arkin, "Argo"; Robert De Niro, "Silver Linings Playbook"; Philip Seymour Hoffman, "The Master"; T... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1811020-oscar-nominations-announced-supporting-actor.html 2013-01-10T12:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1808286-nominations-british-academy-film-awards.html LONDON (AP) — Nominees in major categories for the British Academy Film Awards, announced Wednesday: —Film: "Argo," ''Les Miserables," "Life Of Pi," ''Lincoln," ''Zero Dark Thirty" —British Film: "Anna Karenina," ''The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," ''Les Miserables," ''Seven Psychopaths," ''Skyfall" —Director: Michael Haneke, "Amour"; Ben Affleck, "Argo"; ... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1808286-nominations-british-academy-film-awards.html 2013-01-09T08:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1802752-award-season-hopefuls-palm-springs.html PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — The Award Season Express made its first stop of the new year in the middle of the desert a couple hours east of Hollywood at the annual Palm Springs International Film Festival gala. A blast of Golden Globe nominees and Oscar hopefuls walked the press gauntlet Saturday night, including Naomi Watts ("The Impossible"), Helen Hunt... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1802752-award-season-hopefuls-palm-springs.html 2013-01-06T19:21:00Z