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Christopher Guest doesn't do funny. At least, he doesn't do it often. His directing filmography is sparse - he's only racked up nine projects in the past two decades.

Comic actor Fred Willard will make a guest appearance on the Christmas episode of the U.S. situation comedy "Modern Family," ABC announced.

I've bought two new DVDs in the past two weeks for a total of less than $12. And they were both movies I actually wanted to see! The first movie was the summer blockbuster "Star Trek," which I pre-ordered for $9.98. Walmart.com has started an online price war with Amazon and Barnes & Noble for pre-orders of hotly-anticipated books and DVDs.

Tuesday, former Wisconsin Assembly Rep. Terri McCormick announced her candidacy for the Republican congressional nomination to challenge Congressman Steve Kagan.

Everyone loves a heartwarming holiday story, and Alltel is hoping to sate that desire with a trio of holiday commercials employing comedic actor Fred Willard.

Alltel Wireless is kicking off the holiday season with a new TV ad campaign highlighting the continuing saga of Chad and the Sales Guys.

The mockumentary is a relatively new genre in film. Born in the '60s, the mockumentary has come in recent years to capture and amaze the cynical satirist buried in the psyche of many a college student.

An eccentric, dark-haired actress best known for her work in 1990s independent films, Parker Posey trained at SUNY Purchase before spending over a year playing Tess Shelby, a bratty teen on the long-running.... An eccentric, dark-haired actress best known for her work in 1990s independent films, Parker Posey trained at SUNY Purchase before spending ...

Eugene Levy is one of the few comic actors in Hollywood whose voice is as recognizable as his face.

Catherine O'Hara is my idea of the ultimate funny aunt. At the Royal York Hotel for a roundtable interview with Toronto press promoting Where the Wild Things Are , she is high-spirited, fast-talking, and engaged to an extent that is downright noble for someone who has been woken up early for a day of inane interviews.

Eugene Levy arrives at the premiere of Summit Entertainment and Imagi Studios' "Astro Boy" at the Chinese Theater on October 19, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

The subject of what's permissible for children is apropos since the Canadian-born actress voices negative, neurotic Judith, one of the titular creatures in director Spike Jonze's dark but resonant Where the Wild Things Are, which opens Friday.

You don't need to remind "Where the Wild Things Are" star Catherine O'Hara about the prospective criticism she'll be subjected to for being a major part of a big-screen adaptation of a revered piece of children's literature recognized worldwide.

Mr. Dressup, Big Bird -- and Bubbles? According to Catherine O'Hara, there's a lot children could learn from the Trailer Park Boys.

In 10 Words or Less None more entertaining Reviewer's Bias* Loves: Basically anything these three do Likes: Concert films Dislikes: When DVDs aren't in Dobly Hates: Stuff these three aren't involved in The Show I'll say right off the bat that this is probably going to be one of my least biased reviews to date.

Fred Willard will assume the full mantle of "The King" when he stars in "Elvis and Juliet" The play, written by his wife Mary, opens at Upland's Grove Theatre on Saturday after runs in Los Angeles and New York.

The Broward Folk Club will ring in another year of membership Sunday at Cinema Paradiso.

Parker Posey has withdrawn from a lead role in the upcoming Playwrights Horizons' production of "This" after developing Lyme disease.

Parker Posey has withdrawn from a lead role in the upcoming Playwrights Horizons' production of "This" after developing Lyme disease.

Those who deem the gentle comedies of Christopher Guest cruel to showbiz dreamers should be subjected to this ugliness.