A Thousand Words (movie)

Kerry Washington: 'I'm the luckiest broad in Hollywood now'

2013-05-07 14:44:00

Kerry Washington is looking pretty enviable on the cover of June's Elle magazine. The "Scandal" star is proclaimed by the fashion mag to be "the hottest woman on TV." The ABC political drama in which she plays White House PR maven Olivia Pope, who has a...

Eddie Murphy: Hollywood's most overpaid actor, according to Forbes

2012-12-04 11:55:00

Forbes has released its annual list of Hollywood's most overpaid actors. Topping the list is Eddie Murphy. Murphy's career seemed headed for a rebound with a 2007 best supporting actor Oscar nomination for "Dreamgirls" and an announcement that he...

'A Thousand Words': Can Eddie Murphy regain his voice?

2012-03-07 21:39:18

Box Office: 'John Carter,' 'A Thousand Words' both flop [Video]

2012-03-12 21:38:56

Looking to go behind the scenes at this year's Academy Awards?

2013-02-19 12:35:00

Wondering what Daniel Day-Lewis will say after he wins the Oscar for "Lincoln" Sunday night? Check here to find out. Anybody can watch the Oscars, but Baltimore Sun readers will have a special in, as I'll be blogging from the pressroom backstage --...

'The Odd Life of Timothy Green' review: Even worse than 'A Thousand Words'

2012-08-14 00:00:00

0.5 stars (out of four) Take the remarkably disingenuous “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,” then replace the exploitation of 9/11 with an insulting adoption fairy tale—and you’ve got “The Odd Life of Timothy Green,&...

'A Thousand Words'

2012-05-25 10:08:50

Eddie Murphy has had decidedly mixed movie fortunes of late, and this attempted comedy - which sat on the shelf for a few years - didn't help. It's the story of a fast-talking literary agent who gets a gift from a self-styled guru (Cliff Curtis): a...

'A Thousand Words' review: Jim Carrey's lucky not to be involved

2012-03-08 00:00:00

*1/2 (out of four) � After more than thee years on the shelf, "A Thousand Words" hasn't aged well. Or do I need to say that louder, so you can hear me over your laughter at cracks about the Atkins Diet, Britney and Chili’s baby-back ribs? � Worse,...

Dean's Reviews: 'John Carter,' 'A Thousand Words,' 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen'

2012-03-09 00:00:00

WGN's Dean Richards reviews this weekend's new releases including the�sci-fi adventure flick 'John Carter,' Eddie Murphy's' A Thousand Words,' and�the charming dramedy�'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.'� Before you head out to the theatres this weekend, be...

Studio On The Run: Actor/Comedian John Witherspoon On New Movie 'A Thousand Words'

2012-03-09 00:00:00

Funny man John Witherspoon "had jokes" when he met PIX11's Lisa Mateo aboard the "Dunkin Donuts Studio on the Run." The comedian and actor appears in the film "A Thousand Words" which stars Eddie Murphy and opens on Friday, March 9th. In addition,...

'Lorax' Beats Disney Mars Epic At Box Office

2012-03-11 12:24:00

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Dr. Seuss movie "The Lorax" stayed firmly planted at No. 1 on box office charts over the weekend, easily trumping the debut of Walt Disney Co's expensive sci-fi flick "John Carter." The animated "Lorax" notched its second win in a...

6 Eddie Murphy movies to see instead of 'A Thousand Words'

2012-03-09 16:32:17

Maybe Gerard Butler should set up a Boys Night with Channing Tatum and Joseph Gordon Levitt. Of course, that's assuming the Sexiest Men Alive don't have anything better to do than hang out with Gerard "I-think-I-remember-him-being-hot-in-'300'?" Butler.

2012-12-10 15:28:08

His character: A variation on the tetchy monster (arrogant, egotistical, a disinterested family man) that Adam Sandler usually favors in his comedies. How mean? The camera stays about two inches from Murphy's hyperactive face, and you start to see the strain and desperation in his eyes.

2012-12-04 10:36:35

Years on the show: 1980-84 Memorable roles: Velvet Jones; Gumby; Mr. Robertson; Buckwheat Away from "SNL": Eddie Murphy went on to become one of Hollywood's biggest stars. His notable films include the "Beverly Hills Cop" series and the "Nutty Professor" series.

2012-07-17 11:38:00