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A British journalist, an American nurse and a Chinese partisan join forces to protect 60 orphaned children in war-torn 1930s China. Roger Spottiswoode's movie is inspired by a true story — but itself turns out to be thoroughly uninspired.

Douglas has used his celebrity status for years to call attention to nuclear disarmament and the global weapons trade. The two-time Academy Award winner is talking with lawmakers on behalf of the Ploughshares Fund, an organization that works to halt nuclear proliferation.

Actor, director, producer and comedian Mel Brooks talks about his new Broadway musical Young Frankenstein, the movie and potential stage production of Blazing Saddles, and his long and successful career.

After Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's secret wedding, could there be a little one on the way? Plus, what do Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and Herbie Hancock have in common? For more, NPR's Tony Cox talks with entertainment contributor Tanya Hart.

Why are historic places threatened, why do preservationists think they are worth saving and how can we do it? A look at the 11 most endangered historic sites in America, including Manhattan's Lower East Side.

Fresh Air film critic David Edelstein reviews Reprise, the first feature film by Norwegian writer and director Joachim Trier. The movie tells the story of two aspiring authors whose adolescent idealism is crushed by literary success.

On one wild night in Sin City, two strangers drink themselves into unholy matrimony. When one hits the jackpot with the other's coin, a fight over marriage and money begins — and a predictable romantic comedy ensues.

Oscar-winning actress stepped behind the camera to direct the new dramedy Then She Found Me. She helped adapt the script as well, from the novel by Elinor Lipman. And Hunt stars in the film alongside Bette Midler — who plays her birth mother.

A gender-reversed take on My Best Friend's Wedding, only markedly less inspired; this dud might be merely annoying, except that director and leading man compete to see who can be more mean-spirited.

Wesley Snipes gets three years in the slammer on tax evasion. Plus, talk television's Star Jones calls it quits after three years of marriage. But Beyonce and Jay-Z are just getting started with their union, after tying the knot in a hush-hush ceremony.