Director Michael Moore

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Arts & Leisure

Why Michael Moore is releasing ‘Slacker Nation’ for free online

Is the director showing gratitude to his fans, or just pushing his agenda?

Why Stephenie Meyer stopped writing ‘Midnight Sun’

Is the author of the bestselling Twilight series overreacting about an online leak?

Evaluating Sean Penn’s portrayal of Harvey Milk

Is Penn Oscar bound for his performance as the first openly gay politican?

The battle between Elton John and Lily Allen

Why the pop stars didn't hit it off as awards show co-hosts.

Banning Angelina Jolie’s ‘Wanted’ posters

Are images of the gun-toting actress innapropriate for England's public?

Helen Mirren’s date rape controversy

Were the actress' comments about rape irresponsible?

Is this year’s Venice film festival the worst ever?

What critics are saying about Hollywood's presence at the prestigious festival.

Best books … chosen by Chandra Prasad

Chandra Prasad’s widely praised first novel, On Borrowed Wings, is now available in paperback. She is also the editor of Mixed, a Norton anthology of short fiction by multiracial authors.


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