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"This is the time for the plus-size movement." That's Sabina Karlsson, a stunning, Swedish-born plus-size model who is one of the many faces of the new documentary Straight/Curve, which explores the push for body diversity in the modern fashion and beauty industry. The film, produced by Jessica Lewis—a former model herself, comes on the heels of a pivotal moment in the mainstream modeling world. Robyn Lawley made headlines for being the first "plus" size model to be featured in a Sports Illustrated editorial (Lawley later clarified that she considers herself to be an in-between size), while Ashley Graham—a size 16 beauty—graced the magazine's pages in a swimsuit...

What does a 454 big block, an amp that has a volume knob that goes to eleven, and the new Evil Dead all have in common? They are all balls-to-the-wall bad ass. Currently in film and television the zeitgeist is gritty reality, which is great, don’t get me wrong, but for those of us who are fans of the original movie, it is awesome to experience an over-the-top, completely unrealistic horror movie.

Evil Dead is a sandwich of bug nut crazy and gritty drama. The film opens with an intensity that pegs into the red. When I write intense, I mean cranked up to eleven. Seriously. What you see in the first five minutes of the movie really sets the levels for what’s to come. That’s why I cannot admonish strongly enough that you strap in and hold on tight.

Writer/Director Fede Alvarez then backs off, thankfully,...

"Hell's Kitchen" returns for its 11th season on Tuesday, March 12 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Fox and now the 20 new competitors have been revealed.

For the first time on "Hell's Kitchen," the 20 aspiring chefs will head to Las Vegas to present their signature dishes before a live audience. The contestants are split into two teams of 10, divided by gender. The winning team will enjoy a VIP experience in Vegas, while the other team will ride back to Los Angeles on a school bus.

The chefs are as follows:

The Red Team (women)

Amanda Giblin

Age: 28

Hometown: Orange County, NY

Occupation: Executive Chef

Signature Dish: Pan-Seared Sea Scallops over Roasted Corn and Crispy Prosciutto Risotto

Cyndi Stanimirov

Age: 25

Hometown: Queens, NY

Occupation: Head Chef

Signature Dish: Tri-Color Pepper-Crusted New York Strip with Black Truffle, White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese with Asparagus

Danielle Boorn

Age: 33

Hometown: Atlanta, Ga

Occupation: Executive Chef...

This year’s Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival kicks off tomorrow and runs through May 8. For nearly twenty years Hot Docs has showcased the best in documentary film from around the world, and 2011 is no different. Featuring over 200 films in total, picking which films are worth seeing is a tall order for even the most seasoned fest-vet.

With that in mind, allow us to present the first part of our Hot Docs coverage – A selection of documentaries that may just pique your interest. Be sure to check back over the next week or so for our full reviews.

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Ralph Zavadil is is a man who lives on impulses. It’s an subconscious force we all juggle with but for Zavadil his method has taken a life all it’s own. A literal persona, Cap’n Video predates Jackass, Dudesons and even Tom Green, it turns out that the roots of absurd,...

Interested becoming an international representative for local theater in your country? BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatrical industry site on the net, is welcoming applications from residents throughout Europe, Asia, Latin America and Mexico interested in contributing to the major New York-based, international theatrical outlet.  

International contributors will have the opportunity to showcase local theater news and events, and publish original material (including reviews and special features) on the highest trafficked website for theater enthusiasts across the globe.

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Universal Pictures presents the Los Angeles Premiere of The Express starring Dennis Quaid and Rob Brown

Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Charles S. Dutton, Anya Monzikova, Justine Jones, Justin Martin, Zane Huett, Uriah Shelton, Omar Benson Miller, Michael Copon, Joey Luthman, Jesse Lewis and many others showed up to the Los Angeles premiere of The Express held at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA.

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