November 5, 2009
Boat That Rocked, The (aka Pirate Radio)
A suburban couple faces a moral dilemma when they receive an anonymous wooden box promising $1 million for pushing a button that will cause the death of another human being. With Cameron Diaz, James Marsden and Frank Langella. Written and directed by Richard Kelly. 115 minutes.PG-13: Thematic elements, some violence and disturbing images.
Travolta, aliens and G.I. Joe lead way
Washington Post | November 3, 2009
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A tribute to what we lost: This is it
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Watching "Michael Jackson's This Is It" will have fans grieving once again.

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The 50 comeback concerts Michael Jackson planned to hold in London last summer sold out in a few hours.

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