Robert Duvall

It was another big evening for celebrities in LA last night with the annual Hollywood Awards Gala taking over the Beverly Hilton Hotel. James Franco added a dapper touch to the red carpet after a busy weekend of dinner meetings and attending the 127 Hours junket, while Mila Kunis, who was fresh from promoting Black Swan in London, posed in a black Monique Lhuillier. Leighton Meester was on the West Coast during a break from Gossip Girl duties in NYC, looking fresh and pretty in Elie Saab. Halle Berry picked a similar hue for her latest star-studded event, after bringing Olivier Martinez along for Saturday's Carousel of Hope Ball.

Carey Mulligan, meanwhile, added her own dose of color in a burgundy Giles dress. She was on a break from filming Drive, but it's her personal life that's been making news. Carey apparently really has split from Shia LaBeouf, though yesterday she didn't mention anything about rumored new guy Tom Sturridge. She admitted that another rumor is true too, as she's currently staying at a Best Western hotel. Carey said, "I don't know why people are so down on the Best Western. They have the best sweet potato fries I've ever had." She took the stage once inside the event along with other actors like Zach Galifianakis. Bryce Dallas Howard was on hand to celebrate with a Proenza Schouler-clad Mia Wasikowska, and Justin Timberlake was there with his The Social Network costars like Jesse Eisenberg — click here for info on the honorees and stay tuned for video on PopSugar Rush!

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Bill Murray has come a long way since his prime years in films like Groundhog Day and Ghostbusters, but I still have a soft spot for the comedic actor — which is just part of the reason I was excited to see Get Low at Sundance this year. Murray plays funeral director Frank Quinn, who sees a gold mine opportunity when "mysterious hermit" Felix Bush (Robert Duvall) comes into his office looking to make arrangements for his own "death party." The catch is that Bush wants to be present at the ceremony to mingle with the locals — after cutting himself off from society for four years.

The word of Felix's party slowly spreads as the townspeople's intrigue is captured by Felix's story and background. Where has he been all these years? Why is he throwing himself a party? As we see in the trailer, Felix's party becomes the perfect platform for him to finally spill his darkest secret. The trailer adds a spooky element, though I found it to be on the sweet side in the end. Even if the plot can get a little sleepy at times, I was really impressed with the performances from veterans Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, and of course, Bill Murray. See for yourself when you read more

Hello from snowy Sundance! Once I got settled in to Park City (and stopped by the Howl red carpet to chat with Jon Hamm and James Franco), it was time to start the screenings. Over the next couple of weeks I'll be sharing my thoughts about the movies I check out, giving you guys a preview of the films that may go on to be the blockbusters (or bombs!) of the future. First on the list is Get Low.

• Who's behind it? Directed by Aaron Schneider, the film stars Bill Murray, Robert Duvall, Lucas Black, and Sissy Spacek.
• What's it about? Felix Bush has been living in an isolated cabin in the woods of Tennessee for 40 years. Blocking out the 1930s society around him, his only interactions are with the boys who dare trespass on his territory, hoping for a glimpse of a local legend. The stories of Felix's eccentricities grow right along with his long white beard, and the hermit adds fuel to the fire when he makes an appearance in town. Felix asks a local funeral director to arrange a "funeral party" for him as a means to gather all the locals to share their respective stories about him. Here's the twist: Felix wants to schedule the party before he dies so that he can actually attend.

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Crazy Heart is all about Jeff Bridges. Comparisons are already being made to Mickey Rourke's performance in The Wrestler, and I can see the similarities (an aging performer, the search for forgiveness. . .you get the idea). But whereas Rourke's performance was viewed as his big comeback, Bridges's portrayal feels more like the peak of a career that's only gotten better over the years — and it may finally get him the Oscar he so deserves.

Bridges plays Bad Blake, a washed-up country singer who strums his songs in the bowling alleys and bars of small-town America. He's unkempt (his belt is always unfastened or his shirt is wrinkled and open), and he's never without a glass of whiskey. Bad almost seems like a caricature at first — we've seen this sort of down-on-his luck guy before — but thanks to small nuances, Bridges makes Bad feel new. For more of my thoughts, read more

The stars of Couples Retreat descended on the red carpet in LA last night to promote the ensemble comedy. Kristen Bell and Malin Akerman showed off their legs in short and sweet dresses, but the ladies were minus one since Kristin Davis is back east working on SATC2. It wasn't all about the women, however, as Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn hammed it up for the cameras. Dax Shepard was there to support his girlfriend Kristen and the group all laughed it up during the afterparty. If their friendly demeanor offscreen is any indication, we're in for a hilarious ride when the film hits theaters on Friday.

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