By Rand Paul
Obama acts as though we no longer have a Constitution
Martial arts epic "The Grandmaster" kicked off the Berlin Film Festival on Thursday, introducing an international audience to Yip Man, the man who mentored Bruce Lee and brought kung fu to the masses.
"I don't vilify all Republicans, I don't believe all Republicans are evil, I believe there are lots of good people who just believe differently," Tim Robbins told a packed audience last week in Santa Monica, where he was interviewed by liberal comedian Marc Maron.
A horror film by cult director Takashi Miike about a school teacher-turned-serial killer of students is one of the opening night features at the Rome Film Festival.
They got a personal shout-out from President Barack Obama, partied with a few of the NBA players and actor Tim Robbins and stayed up into the wee hours of the morning celebrating.
Gore Vidal, the author, playwright, politician and commentator whose novels, essays, plays and opinions were stamped by his immodest wit and unconventional wisdom, died Tuesday, his nephew said.
Gore Vidal seemed able not only to do anything, but to do it all at the same time. In the early 1960s, you might catch him on a television talk show, read an essay of his in The Nation about Norman Mailer, see "The Best Man" on Broadway or watch him campaign for Congress with Eleanor Roosevelt at his side.
In a world more to his liking, Gore Vidal might have been president, or even king. He had an aristocrat's bearing _ tall, handsome and composed _ and an authoritative baritone ideal for summoning an aide or courtier.
Academy Award-winning actor Tim Robbins says his experience directing a play based on George Orwell's "1984" has prompted a life choice as personal as it is political: He's living without a TV.
Academy Award-winning actor Tim Robbins says his experience directing a play based on George Orwell's "1984" has prompted a life choice as personal as it is political: He's living without a TV.
Prosecutors announced Wednesday that they will no longer pursue the death penalty against former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal, meaning he will spend the rest of his life in prison for gunning down a white police officer nearly 30 years ago.
The Wall Street protest against economic inequality has a chaotic and complicated relationship with media that has helped spread its message across the world from a small Manhattan park.
As the nearly monthlong Occupy Wall Street protests have grown, they've attracted the support of celebrities.
A large oak tree that played a key role near the end of "The Shawshank Redemption" was heavily damaged during a storm last week.
A storm has destroyed half of an Ohio oak tree that played a key role near the end of "The Shawshank Redemption."
"As crazy and twisted as some of the more radical Republicans are, and the more they take over the party, I say 'Go ahead,' " Mr. Robbins said. "Because those Republicans who want what we want, to better the nation, will come over to where we are. It's very difficult for someone with pride to come over to your side if you vilify them."
Tim Robbins explains his campaign contributions to Republicans, tea party stalwarts →
"One thing I will say is that I'm really SICK of divisiveness," Mr. Robbins declared.
Tim Robbins explains his campaign contributions to Republicans, tea party stalwarts →
