The Last Station

Watch, Pass or Rent Movie Reviews: When in Rome, Edge of Darkness, and The Last Station
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Watch, Pass or Rent Movie Reviews: When in Rome, Edge of Darkness, and The Last Station

You may have already read my reviews for When in Rome, Edge of Darkness, and The Last Station, but if you just have a minute, check out these quick reviews of the movies and see my advice for checking them out in the theater.
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You may have already read my reviews for When in Rome, Edge of Darkness, and The Last Station, but if you just have a minute, check out these quick reviews of the movies and see my advice for checking them out in the theater.

John's Dating Pet Peeve, Jimmy Calls Jay a Tattletale, & Gwen's Mommy Time
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John's Dating Pet Peeve, Jimmy Calls Jay a Tattletale, & Gwen's Mommy Time

John Mayer says he's sick of girls with "daddy issues," while Jimmy Kimmel keeps the late night feud alive with Jay Leno.
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John Mayer says he's sick of girls with "daddy issues," while Jimmy Kimmel keeps the late night feud alive with Jay Leno. Plus, watch video of Gwen Stefani's adorable playtime at the park with Kingston and Zuma! All that plus the Watch Pass or Rent movie reviews on today's PopSugar Rush Weekend Edition!

Movie Review of The Last Station, Starring Christopher Plummer, Helen Mirren, and James McAvoy
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The Last Station: Fine Actors Stuck on a Ride That Lags

Watching the trailer for The Last Station, it looks like the sort of period dramedy that I like to latch on to.
by Lauren Bradshaw

Watching the trailer for The Last Station, it looks like the sort of period dramedy that I like to latch on to. You have romance, lavish costumes, witty banter, and Helen Mirren and Christopher Plummer, who have already earned award nominations for their performances. But somewhere on the film's journey it switches routes, traveling down a more sullen path and losing luster on the way.

It's after the printing of War and Peace and Anna Karenina, and novelist Leo Tolstoy (Plummer) is unsure what to do with his works as he nears the end of his life. Vladimir Chertkov (Paul Giamatti), Tolstoy's trusted advisor, wants to make his writings the property of the Russian people; Countess Sofya Tolstoy, his wife of 48 years, believes the books belong to the family.

Enter Valentin (James McAvoy), a follower of the Tolstoyan movement (a new religion based on Tolstoy's principles) who arrives to serve as the author's personal secretary, and things really begin to shake up. To see what I mean, read more

Five Actors Who Will Be Nominated For Best Supporting Actor Academy Award on Feb. 2
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Buzz's Oscar Nominee Predictions: Best Supporting Actor

We're just a few days away from the 2010 Oscar nomination announcements — I'll be rising early on Feb.
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Five Actors Who Will Be Nominated For Best Supporting Actor Academy Award on Feb. 2

We're just a few days away from the 2010 Oscar nomination announcements — I'll be rising early on Feb. 2 to report who got a nod, but until then, I'm getting my predictions in now. I've already told you who I think will be up for best actor and best actress, and now here's another five I think are worthy of an Academy Award nod: the best supporting actors.

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Decorating Ideas to Steal From the Last Station
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Decorating Ideas to Steal From the Last Station

I've mentioned before that I love a period piece.
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Decorating Ideas to Steal From the Last Station

I've mentioned before that I love a period piece. From the costumes to the set design, there's so much to feast your eyes on. I'm doubly excited about seeing The Last Station, since it combines fabulous design with equally fabulous actors (Helen Mirren, Christopher Plummer, Paul Giamatti, and James McAvoy, to name a few) and a great story, about the last chaotic years of author Leo Tolstoy. See some of my favorite decorating ideas from the set.

Eat Alfresco Set a Wild Bouquet Purge Plastic Display Houseplants Properly Try Sheers Get Inspired by Nature Get Cozy With White Linens
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Video Movie Trailer for The Last Station Starring James McAvoy, Helen Mirren, Paulm Giamatti, Christopher Plummer
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Movie Preview: Mirren and McAvoy in The Last Station

Sound the Oscar buzz alarm!
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Sound the Oscar buzz alarm! Detailing the final days of Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy, The Last Station features many welcome faces and performances that look enthralling from the trailer alone. James McAvoy plays an eager young man hired to assist the writer, and Helen Mirren stars as Tolstoy's passionate and spirited wife Sofya. Christopher Plummer and Paul Giamatti round out the cast as Tolstoy and his longtime confidant, respectively.

Historical dramas can be stodgy, but the tone of the preview for The Last Station suggests that it's light, humorous, even romantic. I'm always happy to see McAvoy on screen, and Mirren is never a disappointment — they alone make this movie look accessible. To see the trailer, just read more