"In retrospect, it's all sort of hilarious," says Annette Bening of the media circus in which her current life as star, mother, and wife of Warren Beatty began. Here she opens up about why she dislikes feminist complaints about Hollywood, what actors intimidate her, and just how unlikely it is her husband would approve of her doing a nude scene like the one she did in The Grifters.

Sure, Christmas movies for Christmastime, ad infintum, but Labor Day movies? Why not? Most of us seem unaware of it, but Labor Day is in fact a day federally designated to celebrate the unions and a unionized working class. It was initiated in 1887 by President Grover Cleveland to appease the a discontented working class, and the possibility of labor groups using the anniversary of the Haymarket riots and hangings of 1886 to institute an annual protest parade against the ownership class. Today, it's merely a salute to the very work everyone gets a day off from. But hey, a little labor history's good for the colon -- and these 13 films (or any selections thereof) aren't the worst way to honor the holiday.

During a surely ridiculous stunt on the set of Transformers 3, 24-year-old extra Gabriella Cedillo was seriously injured when a metal cable cut through the windshield of her Toyota and "sliced through her skull." The aspiring actress (and current bank teller) was airlifted to a nearby hospital with serious head trauma. Deadline reports that Cedillo -- who obviously has no training as a stunt performer -- was paid $25 for the use of her car. [Deadline, ABC Chicago]

On Sept. 17, Oscar-winning actor Ben Affleck returns to theaters with his second directorial effort, 'The Town,' based on the novel 'Prince of Thieves' by Chuck Hogan. The film, which Affleck also co-wrote, follows Doug (Affleck), a Boston bank ... Read more Filed under: UnscriptedPermalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

The world premiere of Sofia Coppola's unusual coming-of-age drama "Somewhere" is based at least in part on the 39-year-old director's recollections of traveling as a young girl with her father, director Francis Ford Coppola.

"Mr. & Mrs. Smith" relocate to ancient China in the dazzling martial-arts epic "Reign of Assassins," in which Asian superstars Michelle Yeoh and Jung Woo-Sung play an ordinary married couple, each unaware the spouse is a world-class assassin.

Film News: '8 Mile' scribe to rewrite Summit actioner -- Summit Entertainment's moving forward on "The Osterman Weekend," tapping Jesse Wigutow ("8 Mile") to rewrite its long-gestating action-thriller, based on Robert Ludlum's novel.

Peach Carr, the Project Runway contestant eliminated in last night's episode, was the eldest and funniest member of the season eight cast, so it's disheartening to hear that one of her fellow competitors said something disparaging about her personal life that "broke her spirit" before the bridesmaid challenge. Carr talked to us this morning about her fabric choices, her friendship with April, and the remark that left her brokenhearted.

Comic book artist Jock reveals unused illustrations created before Pierre Morel took over for Peter Berg.

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint appear disheveled and on the hunt for Horcruxes in these new photos.

It's Labor Day weekend -- a time when we should all celebrate a few days off from our current jobs but also explore whatever it is our kids want to be when they grow up. As a tribute to the professions my kids, nieces, nephews, and young friends want ... Read more Filed under: Features, Family Film GuidePermalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Bookeem Woodbine suspects Geoffrey Arend of wrongdoing in this new clip from the Dowdle brothers thriller.

· Is the poster for The Next Three Days afraid of its star? Not exactly -- Russell Crowe's in there somewhere. Click through for a closer look and more Buzz Break.

Film News: Olivia Williams to rep 'Ghost Writer' -- Gilles Paquet-Brenner's "Sarah's Key," toplining Kristin Scott Thomas, will close the 58th San Sebastian Film Festival.

James Cameron's 3D movie will be available in early December only to those who purchase a Panasonic 3D TV.

Cammie King Conlon, the former child actress who portrayed the doomed daughter of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone With the Wind," has died at the age of 76.

She’ll play Judge Anderson

Film festivals aren't always the glamorous affairs they're made out to be. Aside from the usual red carpet action, at most festivals it's unusual to see famous types out and about, potentially rubbing shoulders with mere mortals. And as much as I love the occasional random surprise celebrity sighting, that's fine with me. The downside to most festivals is that there's too much to see in an extremely short amount of time, and I need some real life banked around my movies.

The comedic actor reveals whom he'd like to have take over the popular NBC show once Steve Carell leaves.