Breaking Dawn Part 2

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Breaking Dawn Part 2 Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson)'s saga comes to an end in this lackluster conclusion to the Twilight films.

Breaking Dawn Part 2

Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson)'s saga comes to an end in this lackluster conclusion to the Twilight films. After giving birth to their half-human/half-vampire child, Renesmee, Bella makes a fast recovery and adjusts to her new vampire prowess. Soon enough, the entire Cullen clan must face up to the Volturi, who suspect Renesmee was illegally made into a vampire child. The battle scene is a thrilling climax, but unless you're a Twilight devotee, there's not much else to see here. The DVD comes with several featurettes, a music video, and director commentary.

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The Master

Joaquin Phoenix stars as a troubled war veteran who has difficulty adjusting to everyday life after returning from the war — until he finds a charismatic man (Philip Seymour Hoffman) who promises to restore him to sanity. Though the man and his family have questionable methods and philosophies, the two forge a unique bond. Amy Adams also stars in this intense, puzzling drama from Paul Thomas Anderson. DVD extras include footage not used in the film.

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Breaking Dawn Leads the Razzie Nominations

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Box Office: Skyfall Returns to First as Playing For Keeps Founders

Skyfall reclaimed the top spot at the box office this weekend, earning $11 million and bringing the hit's domestic total to $261.6 million.

Skyfall reclaimed the top spot at the box office this weekend, earning $11 million and bringing the hit's domestic total to $261.6 million. The box office was among of the weakest of the year as Rise of the Guardians took second place with $10.5 million, Breaking Dawn Part 2 followed with $9.2 million, Lincoln took in $9.1 million, and Life of Pi rounded out the top five with $8.3 million. Gerard Butler's soccer-dad comedy Playing For Keeps drew a mere $6 million, while the week's other new opener, Hyde Park on Hudson, earned $83,300 in its limited release of only four theaters nationwide.

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Twilight Wrestles New Competition and Still Lands at First Place

Breaking Dawn Part 2 continued its box-office domination this weekend, earning $17.4 million and bringing the film's total domestic haul to $254.6 million.

Breaking Dawn Part 2 continued its box-office domination this weekend, earning $17.4 million and bringing the film's total domestic haul to $254.6 million. In fact, all of last week's top five remained steadily at their same ranks this weekend. Runner-up Skyfall took in $17 million, Lincoln and Rise of the Guardians each earned $13.5 million, and Life of Pi rounded out the top five with $12 million. The new releases didn't fare so well: horror flick The Collection pulled in $3.4 million, and Killing Them Softly opened with $7 million, making the thriller the lowest opening Brad Pitt film in over a decade.

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Breaking Dawn Part 2 Leads Best Thanksgiving Box Office Ever

Last week's big opener, Breaking Dawn Part 2, remained in the No.

Last week's big opener, Breaking Dawn Part 2, remained in the No. 1 spot this weekend, taking in $43 million and bringing its total gross to $227 million, adding to what was the biggest Thanksgiving weekend at the box office ever. Skyfall held tight to second place with $36 million, and Lincoln also stayed at No. 3 with $25 million — thanks to an 18 percent increase in ticket sales over last week. New animated release Rise of the Guardians took in $24 million, and fellow new release Life of Pi earned $22 million and the fifth place spot. The week's other new releases, Red Dawn and Hitchcock, took in $14.6 million and $301,000, respectively.

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Thanksgiving Movie Guide: What to See and Who to Take

After you've eaten all you can this Thanksgiving weekend, it might do you well to take a break at the movies.

After you've eaten all you can this Thanksgiving weekend, it might do you well to take a break at the movies. There are a few new releases hitting the theater over the holiday weekend, and there are also several great recent movies still showing. But the holidays sometimes mean that your movie companions are a mixed bag, and your various family members and friends are probably not all into the same stuff. So with that in mind, we've compiled a handy guide of our movie picks that are out right now and who you should bring with you — and who you should leave at home.

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Kristen Stewart's Stylist Explains the Star's Super Sexy Red-Carpet Looks

Kristen Stewart has come a long way since her red-carpet appearances for Twilight back in '08.

Kristen Stewart has come a long way since her red-carpet appearances for Twilight back in '08. That was then, and now, the 22-year-old actress has since been causing quite a sartorial stir with all of her recent skin-baring ensembles at her recent Breaking Dawn Part 2 appearances. Stewart's stylist Tara Swennen, who has been working with the actress since '07, had something to do with all of that sexiness. "It took a lot of balls for her to wear that dress, so I'm super-proud of her," said Swennen, referring to the sheer lace Zuhair Murad gown Stewart wore to the premiere of Breaking Dawn Part 2 in LA. The stylist also recently dished on why Kristen won't wear jewelry, her affinity for wearing Chucks on the red carpet, and her evolving style. Read below for the highlights, then head over to The Cut for the complete interview.

On Kristen's Breaking Dawn Part 2 red-carpet choices: Twilight is coming to a close, so we wanted to do stronger looks. Just recently, she’s embraced doing the long-gown thing, so it was definitely an opportunity for me to stick as many as I could on her. We just wanted to make a grand escape, I guess, rather than a grand entrance . . . we like making sure that we push boundaries on every carpet.

On Kristen wearing Converse on the red carpet: She’ll always change into her Converse by halfway through a carpet, which is to be expected at this point, but she puts on the heels for me for the photos.

On Kristen's jewelry and the necklace she always wears: She doesn’t have her ears pierced, still, so it’s a running joke that when she’s 25, I’ll finally get her in jewelry . . . her jewelry is jewelry that tends to stay on her only because it has sentimental value to her, whether it’s from friends or family . . . It’s her second skin, essentially, at this point.

On Kristen's evolving red-carpet style: She’s grown into being more comfortable on the red carpet; she’s definitely embracing elegance and gracefulness. Obviously I’ve been able to push more on her, but I think her confidence level is really the thing that’s changed the most over the years.

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What Did You Think of Breaking Dawn Part 2?

It's hard to believe, but the end of the Twilight Saga has finally arrived with the release of Breaking Dawn Part 2.

It's hard to believe, but the end of the Twilight Saga has finally arrived with the release of Breaking Dawn Part 2. The movie pretty much killed it at the box office, so I'm assuming most of you made the trip to the theater to see the film on its opening weekend. With that in mind, let's get down to the good stuff and discuss how the film ranks against its predecessors.

I personally thought Part 2 was much better than Part 1, and the action sequence is my favorite of all the movies'. The much-buzzed-about twist completely threw me for a loop, and the sentimental ending left me feeling nostalgic (and wanting to watch the original Twilight again). All in all, I left the theater feeling like a satisfied follower of the series. Now it's your turn — how did you feel about Breaking Dawn Part 2?

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Breaking Dawn Part 2 is #1 — See All the Photos From Twilight's Final Press Tour!

Talk about Going out on top — Breaking Dawn Part 2 earned the top spot at the box office over the weekend pulling in an estimated $141.3 million.

Talk about Going out on top — Breaking Dawn Part 2 earned the top spot at the box office over the weekend pulling in an estimated $141.3 million. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, and their costars have been all over the globe in recent weeks promoting the franchise's final installment and saying farewell their die hard fans. From Kristen's dramatic entrance at LA's world premiere, to Rob's hometown welcome at the London screening, and many stops in between — click through to see all the photos from the final Twilight press tour!

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Breaking Dawn Part 2 Breaks the Box Office Bank

Well, it looks like the Twilight Saga will be going out in style — at the box office, anyway.

Well, it looks like the Twilight Saga will be going out in style — at the box office, anyway. Breaking Dawn Part 2 took in a whopping $141.3 million in its opening weekend, leaving the rest of the movies in the dust. Last week's winner, Skyfall, dropped to second with $41.5 million, while Lincoln benefited from its wide release, earning an impressive $21 million. Wreck-It Ralph slipped to fourth with $18.3 million, while Flight rounded out the top five with $8.6 million. Other newcomers Silver Linings Playbook and Anna Karenina took in less than a half million each but are expected to fare much better once they expand.