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Edward Norton grew up in Columbia, Md., a community founded by his grandfather, James Rouse. His breakthrough film role came in "Primal Fear," in which he played an altar boy accused of murder. He received an Oscar nomination and won a Golden Globe for his work in the film. His turn as a former skinhead earned him his second Oscar nomination. Norton has also starred in "The Incredible Hulk," "Fight Club" and "The People vs. Larry Flynt," among other films.
Edward Norton grew up in Columbia, Md., a community founded by his grandfather, James Rouse. His breakthrough film role came in "Primal Fear," in which he played an altar boy accused of murder. He received an Oscar nomination and won a Golden Globe for his work in the film. His turn as a former skinhead earned him his second Oscar nomination. Norton has also starred in "The Incredible Hulk," "Fight Club" and "The People vs. Larry Flynt," among other films.
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Edward Norton's birthday wish: For Ripken to save the Orioles
Edward Norton is a fine actor who starred in such films as "Fight Club," "Primal Fear" and "Rounders." He is also a Columbia native and one of the most famous people to admit in public that he is still an Orioles fan.
Norton turned 42 today. What does he...Tags: Cal Ripken
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Edward Norton takes 'Stone' on a black-magical mystery tour
For Edward Norton making movies isn't just about giving a dynamite performance. It's about collaborating on a piece of entertainment that reflects his view of the world — and pulls that off without preaching to the audience.
He leaped into...Tags: Pride and Glory (movie), Robert De Niro, Anxiety, Stone (movie), Movies
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The Nitty Gritty on Columbia
Special to Baltimoresun.comBoundaries: Bordered roughly by Route 108 to the north and west, Route 32 to the south and I-95 to the east, Columbia's villages extend slightly beyond its northern and southern boundaries. Claim to fame: Bizarre street and community names like Satan...Tags: Linthicum, Starbucks Corp., Carl Sandburg, Bill Clinton, Emily Dickinson
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Columbia
Special to baltimoresun.comThe People Tree, a golden starburst sculpture situated on the edge of man-made Lake Kittamaqundi in the heart of Columbia, is a fitting symbol of the community's fundamental principles of diversity, equality and camaraderie. It was these extant pillars of...Tags: Emily Dickinson, James Rouse, Bodies of Water, French Literature, High Schools
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'Brando' shows us what a ferocious contender he was
Sun Movie CriticImagine Marlon Brando in his Mark Antony toga from Julius Caesar, astride the worlds of classical and modern acting like the Colossus of Rhodes. And then re-imagine him magnificent in ruins, still inspiring generations of actors with his emotional and...Tags: Arts, James Caan, Arthur Penn, Stella Adler, Documentary (genre)
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A who's who of Maryland (abridged)
Special to Baltimoresun.comWhile you may be coming to Maryland to earn your fame and fortune, the majority of the Free State natives listed below took their talents elsewhere. The exceptions are marked with asterisks. Actors/actresses Bess Armstrong, John Astin, John Wilkes Booth,...Tags: Frederick Douglass, John Waters, Sisqo, Al Kaline, Cal Ripken, Jr.
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After summer of flops, a season of quality?
Sun Movie CriticHail, hail, the "Gang"'s finally here. That would be "Gangs of New York", Martin Scorsese's long-awaited latest, an epic tale of love and loyalties, played out among the rival immigrant groups of 19th-century New York City. Not since "Titanic" has a film...Tags: Kevin Bacon, Courtney Love, Juvenile Delinquency, Emily Watson, Samuel L. Jackson
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Oscars offer mix of edgier prospects
AP Movie WriterThis year's crop of Academy Awards contenders may not be the healthiest, but it sure is an interesting one. With a generally so-so lineup, 2002 has produced a handful of traditional-looking candidates and a host of darker, edgier prospects that might...Tags: Sam Raimi, Paul Newman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Alexander Payne, Emily Watson
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'The Bourne Legacy' trailer: Jeremy Renner blows us away
Zap2itWe just watched the trailer for the newest Bourne film, "The Bourne Legacy" and we are totally blown away. Jeremy Renner has taken over for Matt Damon, but he plays and entirely new character. The tag line for the film is, "There was never just one." We...Tags: Jeremy Renner, Movies, Matt Damon
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State of emergency in Washington state after snow, ice storm
SEATTLE (AP) — The governor of Washington state has declared a state of emergency, authorizing the use of National Guard troops, if necessary, in the aftermath of a snow and ice storm that has paralyzed much of the state. Tens of thousands of...Tags: Air Transportation Delays, Snow Storms, Air and Space Accidents, Transportation Accidents
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On Location: 'Bourne Legacy' makes a stop in the Philippines
Company TownThe "Bourne" thriller franchise known for trotting around the globe, from France and Italy to India and Morocco, is adding a new location to its roster: the Philippines.... -
Around Town: Films, screenings and more in L.A. this week
24 FramesWith Gary Oldman getting strong reviews and Oscar buzz for his performance as spy George Smiley in “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy”, the Arclight in Hollywood is offering a six-film retrospective of the British actor’s career beginning...
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