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‘Avengers,’ ‘Breaking Bad’ Win at the Saturns

"Life of Pi," "Skyfall" and Matthew McConaughey also took home honors at the genre world’s version of the Oscars.

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?: Theater Review

Tracy Letts and Amy Morton square off in the 50th anniversary revival of Edward Albee's modern classic, which comes to Broadway from Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of ‘Step Up Revolution,’ ‘The Watch,’ ‘Ruby Sparks’ and More

Wondering which film to go see this weekend? Check out what THR's critics say about the movies opening this week.

Matthew McConaughey Says His ‘Killer Joe’ Character Is ‘Like a Black Panther’ (Video)

The actor tells THR that he enjoyed an incredibly fruitful collaboration with director William Friedkin: "I was like, OK, I'm in great hands here."

‘Killer Joe’: Matthew McConaughey and Co. Sound Off on Violent Films and the Aurora Tragedy

"Anybody who would point the finger at us, as opposed to the ability to buy 6000 rounds of ammunition, is out of their goddamn mind," Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy Letts said.

William Friedkin to Serve as Guest Director of the Los Angeles Film Festival

The fest also names Danny Elfman, Michael Voltaggio and Raphael Saadiq as its artists in residence.

Ratings Board Upholds ‘Killer Joe’s’ NC-17 Rating

William Friedkin's drama stars Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Thomas Haden Church and Gina Gershon.

Toronto 2011: Film Sales Up 50% Over Last Year

The festival hosted nearly 4,000 film industry professionals, up 20 percent over 2010.

Toronto 2011: Liddell Entertainment Picks Up U.S. Rights to William Friedkin’s ‘Killer Joe’

The film, a crime thriller starring Matthew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch, received a mixed reaction from audiences at the fest.

Killer Joe: Venice Film Review

Matthew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch star in a dark comedy-thriller from Oscar-winning director William Friedkin, premiering in Competition at the Venice Film Festival.

Toronto 2011: 10 Hot Titles Buyers Dare Not Miss

Showcasing everything from a comedy with the bridesmaids glow to the return of "Blair Witch's" director, this year's buzzy pics have Americans arriving with open checkbooks.