'The Grey': The Reviews Are In!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Judging by The Grey, director Joe Carnahan's new deep-freeze thriller, that might do it. The best thing about this movie is its shivery hypothermic vérité, a credit to the skill of cinematographer Masanobu Takanayagi, working under what must have been

By Kurt Jensen NEW YORK (CNS) — "The Grey" (Open Road) respectfully obeys the immutable law of all story lines in which an aircraft crashes in the Arctic: Some folks are bound to get eaten. This film, however, with its slight spiritual bent,

For a movie that was sold on the notion of wolf punching, "The Grey" has received primarily positive reviews for its deeper-than-you'd-think story and characters. Check out what the critics are saying about "The Grey." "We meet Neeson's character,

By Al Alexander Katherine Heigl's decision to swap her scrubs on “Grey's Anatomy” for a lucrative movie career is looking about as bad as trading Jeff Bagwell for Larry Anderson. As proof, I offer this alleged comedy based on Janet Evanovich's novels

By Al Alexander Katherine Heigl's decision to swap her scrubs on “Grey's Anatomy” for a lucrative movie career is looking about as bad as trading Jeff Bagwell for Larry Anderson. As proof, I offer this alleged comedy based on Janet Evanovich's novels

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Your comments: Remembering Robert Hegyes aka Juan Epstein of 'Welcome Back Kotter'

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Robet Hegyes, best known for playing Juan Epstein on Welcome Back, Kotter, died of an apparent heart attack on Thursday. Along with the hit '70s sitcom, Hegyes also starred in the detective series Cagney & Lacey and guest-starred on a number of other

By Neil Woulfe – Radar Senior News Director. Actor Robert Hegyes — an actor best known for his role of Juan Epstein on the 1970s hit sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter — died Thursday of a heart attack in New Jersey. He was 60.

The Flynn & Son Funeral Home in Fords, NJ, says it was informed of Robert Hegyes' death Thursday by the actor's family. He was 60. A spokesman at JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ, told the Star-Ledger newspaper that Hegyes, of Metuchen, arrived at the

Actor Robert Hegyes passed away this morning of a heart attack. He was 60. Hegyes is best known for his portrayal of Juan Luis Pedro Philippo DeHuevos Epstein, one of the sweathogs on Welcome Back, Kotter from 1975 to

Robert Hegyes, who played Juan Epstein on '70s sitcom “Welcome Back, Kotter,” died Thursday from an apparent heart attack. He was 60.

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Did Gov. Jan Brewer pick a fight with President Obama to sell books? (+video)

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Jan Brewer, complaining about her depiction of him in her book. President Obama is courting Hispanics in politically important states, setting himself up as a champion of the crucial Latino voting bloc and as a foil to Republican candidates fighting

Jan Brewer has seen sales of her book soar to No. 8 on Amazon's bestseller list. Pure happenstance probably. By Peter Grier, Staff writer / January 27, 2012 Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer points at President Obama after he arrived at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer traded words with President Obama after she greeted him at a Phoenix airport Wednesday. Brewer and Obama "spoke intensely for a few minutes" after he landed at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Jan Brewer defended herself after a contentious exchange with President Obama Wednesday about her book "Scorpions for Breakfast." Brewer was photographed pointing her finger towards the president. (Jan. 26) (/CBS News) Correction: Clarification:

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer traded words with President Obama after she greeted him at a Phoenix airport Wednesday. Brewer and Obama "spoke intensely for a few minutes" after he landed at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

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Robert Hegyes, Epstein from 'Welcome Back Kotter', Dies

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It's not clear if Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman have already completed filming Moore's part in the movie or if they will even move forward with using her, but it seems as though the two directors can replace the actress seeing that Moore's role in

He played Juan Epstein on the 1970s television show and was a regular on "Cagney & Lacey."

An exhibit titled "Intersections of the Man-Made and Natural Worlds," featuring the oil paintings of Jeff Epstein, opens Monday — with a reception scheduled for 5 to 7 pm Feb. 8 — and runs through March 2 at The Gallery at Chapin in Princeton.

But I had a special spot in my heart for Juan Epstein, the character played with such energy and adventure by Robert Hegyes. I didn't really understand my affection for Hegyes and Epstein, though, until 2000 when I wrote "The Jews of Prime Time," a

If you grew up in the 70's like me, then you remember the TV show Welcome Back Kotter. One of the stars of the show, Robert Hegyes a.k.a. Sweathog Juan.

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Taco Bell breakfast debuts; some stores open 24 hours

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Taco Bell breakfast menu's made their way into 800 of the company's 5600 restaurants on Thursday, marking the first time that the fast food service has.

easier drive-through access and new building," Nasuti said. The Taco Bell chain introduced breakfast menus at selected stores nationwide Thursday, the Associated Press reported. Said Nasuti: "We expect the new store to carry breakfast in the future."

Taco Bell's new breakfast menu can be found in mostly Western states. The new breakfast items are being offered in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada and Colorado, with a limited number of stores

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Now, for those times when a Big Mac on a Croissan'wich™ between sweeeeet griddle cakes just won't cut it, Taco Bell is finally offering breakfast! Or, as they have rebranded it, Firstmeal(®, I'm assuming).Taco Bell fast food

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Pat Sajak And Vanna White Worked Drunk — Would You?

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"Two or three or six": That's the number of drinks Pat Sajak said Wednesday that he and his "Wheel of Fortune" co-host Vanna White used to have during a two-and-a-half hour break they had on days when they were shooting. In interview with ESPN 2's "Dan

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Pat Sajak and Vanna White tipped margaritas at Los Arcos in Burbank.

Not being entirely sober is certainly one way to raise the stakes on "Wheel of Fortune." It turns out the game show's longtime host Pat Sajak, who's been with the show since 1981, would sometimes head out for drinks with

Wheel of Fortune host and stealth tea partier Pat Sajak gave an interview to ESPN 2's Dan Le Batard and revealed that he and Vanna White used to get so drunk on the set of their show, they "had trouble recognizing the

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Barney Frank gets ready to walk down the aisle

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Barney Frank, the most prominent gay politician in the US, has confirmed that he'll be marrying his longtime partner after he retires from public service at the end of his current term. Since marriage has a one-in, one-out policy,

Barney Frank, D-Mass., leaves a Capitol Hill speaking engagement. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke) Former House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank of Massachusetts is backing Cleveland Democratic Rep. Dennis Kucinich in his primary battle against

Yay! Congrats Barney! Massachusetts representative Barney Frank announced he will be marrying his longtime partner, Jim Ready. The rep said he will be heading home to Jersey to tie the knot. Frank

Barney Frank, D-Mass., leaves a Capitol Hill speaking engagement. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke) Former House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank of Massachusetts is backing Cleveland Democratic Rep. Dennis Kucinich in his primary battle against

Engaged: Barney Frank, 71, and longtime partner Jim Ready, 42, the congressman's office confirmed for us Thursday, following a report by New England Cable News. Where? In Massachusetts, where gay nuptials were made

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VP Marco Rubio? The man in demand

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A lot has changed since I interviewed Senator Marco Rubio of Florida on the morning of Jan. 17. That evening Newt Gingrich unleashed theatrical opprobrium upon John King, and Mitt Romney went from presumed nominee

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, considered a powerful Hispanic political player and rising star in his party, has consistently said no to having vice

Marco Rubio doesn't back Newt up | Rubio: 'Romney is a conservative, and he was one of the first national Republican leaders to endorse me'

Marco Rubio resigned Monday after his arrest days earlier on a domestic battery charge, accused by his wife of rolling her up in a carpet and punching and kicking her, according to the arrest report. Earlier Monday, Rubio spokesman Alex Conant told The

Phoenix, AZ — SOMOS REPUBLICANS is rejecting Senator Marco Rubio's position when he stated Mitt Romney is not anti-immigrant. Indeed Romney is anti-immigrant when he chose to receive the endorsement of Kris Kobach who is responsible for almost all

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Gov. Jan Brewer releases letter she handed to Obama

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Jan Brewer defended herself after a contentious exchange with President Obama Wednesday about her book "Scorpions for Breakfast." Brewer was photographed pointing her finger towards the president. (Jan. 26) (/CBS News) Correction: Clarification:

Air Force One landed in Phoenix, Arizona today, and was greeted by the governor of that state. The exchange between President Obama and Governor Jan Brewer quickly went from being a friendly greeting to something

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer is making headlines after she used some aggressive body language in a heated exchange with President Obama on a tarmac in Phoenix on Wednesday. A photo of the tense conversation has

by Yvonne, Wingett Sanchez on Jan. 25, 2012, under Arizona Republic News Gov. Jan Brewer's proposal to offer 5 percent raises to state employees who agree to give up job protections under the merit system isn't sitting well with some workers,

26 2012 at 7:00 AM AP ​Anyone with any respect for what the office of the president of the United States represents should take one look at the above photo of Governor Jan Brewer sticking her finger in the face of this country's commander in chief and

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VP Marco Rubio? The man in demand

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Reuters is out with a tough story on Sen. Marco Rubio today, arguing that, the senator “has had significant financial problems that could keep him from passing any vetting process as a potential vice presidential choice…”

Marco Rubio resigned Monday after his arrest days earlier on a domestic battery charge, accused by his wife of rolling her up in a carpet and punching and kicking her, according to the arrest report. Earlier Monday, Rubio spokesman Alex Conant told The

Marco Rubio doesn't back Newt up | Rubio: 'Romney is a conservative, and he was one of the first national Republican leaders to endorse me'

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, considered a powerful Hispanic political player and rising star in his party, has consistently said no to having vice

Marco Rubio doesn't back Newt up | Rubio: 'Romney is a conservative, and he was one of the first national Republican leaders to endorse me'

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