David Germain

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Robert Downey Jr., left, and Susan Downey arrive at the world premiere of "Marvel's Iron Man 3" at the El Capitan Theatre on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

‘Iron Man 3’ rules world, ‘Pain & Gain’ takes US

David Germain · April 28, 2013 4:00 am

Affleck’s ‘Argo’ wins best-picture Oscar

David Germain · February 25, 2013 5:00 am

Producers Bruce Cohen, left, Donna Gigliotti, and Jonathan Gordon, right, pose backstage with the award for best feature for "Silver Linings Playbook" at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

‘Silver Linings’ leads Spirit Awards with 4 prizes

David Germain · February 23, 2013 5:00 am

FILE - This publicity film image released by 20th Century Fox shows Bruce Willis as John McClane, left, Jai Courtney as his son Jack, center and Sebastian Koch as Komarov in a scene from "A Good Day to Die Hard." (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Frank Masi, File)

Bruce Willis’ new ‘Die Hard’ scores with $25M debut

David Germain · February 18, 2013 5:00 am

This publicity photo released by 20th Century Fox shows Suraj Sharma as Pi Patel taking in the bioluminescent wonders of the sea in a scene from the film, "Life of Pi." With 11 Academy Awards nominations, second only to "Lincoln" with 12, and the sort of global box-office receipts normally reserved for superheroes, "Life of Pi" is one of the most unusual megahits ever to hit the big-screen. (AP Photo/20th Century Fox)

Overseas slice of ‘Pi’ flips Hollywood formula

David Germain · February 18, 2013 5:00 am

This undated publicity film image from Lionsgate shows Alexandra Daddario, left, as Heather Miller in a scene from "Texas Chainsaw 3-D," releasing in theaters on Friday, January 4, 2013. (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Justin Lubin)

‘Chainsaw 3-D’ carves out No. 1 debut with $23M

David Germain · January 6, 2013 5:00 am

FILE - In this publicity film image released by Disney, Chris Hemsworth portrays Thor, left, and and Chris Evans portrays Captain America, in a scene from "The Avengers," expected to be released on May 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Disney, Zade Rosenthal, File)

Ticket rush: Film fans hand Hollywood record cash

David Germain · December 26, 2012 6:40 pm

FILE - This publicity film image released by Paramount Pictures shows Tom Cruise in a scene from "Jack Reacher." Cruise plays a former military cop investigating a sniper case. Just turned 50, and just out with his latest action flick, âJack Reacher,â Cruise remains one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Karen Ballard, File)

‘Hobbit’ extends No. 1 journey with $36.7 million

David Germain · December 24, 2012 6:05 am

This undated publicity photo released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Pam Hicks in the documentary film, "West of Memphis." (AP Photo/Sony Pictures Classics, Olivia Fougeirol)

Review: ‘West of Memphis’ seizes reins of justice

David Germain · December 21, 2012 4:19 pm

FILE - This publicity film image released by Paramount Pictures shows Tom Cruise in a scene from "Jack Reacher." Cruise plays a former military cop investigating a sniper case. Just turned 50, and just out with his latest action flick, âJack Reacher,â Cruise remains one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Karen Ballard, File)

Cruise goes back to what he does best in ‘Reacher’

David Germain · December 21, 2012 4:17 pm

Review: Tarantino sheds same old blood in ‘Django’

David Germain · December 20, 2012 6:27 pm

In this film image released by Paramount Vantage shows, from left, Will Brill as Wells, Brahm Vaccarella as Joe Patuto, John Magaro as Douglas, and Jack Huston as Eugene in a scene from "Not Fade Away." (AP Photo/Paramount Vantage)

Review: ‘Not Fade Away’ delivers sweet sound check

David Germain · December 19, 2012 8:19 pm