The savviest independent filmmakers showing a wide variety of works-in-progress this week at IFP 's Independent Film Week Conference understood the importance of pleasing their audiences. On countless panels and ongoing discussions around town, members of the industry lamented the

by Leo Goldsmith (September 18, 2008)[An indieWIRE review from Reverse Shot.]Since virtually inventing Asian-American cinema in 1982 with his film "Chan Is Missing," Wayne Wang has built a curiously Frankensteinian body of work, mixing indie and commercial productions and spanning

The WNBA regular season is a wrap and now it's down to just eight teams. With Phoenix out of the picture a new champ will arise in '08. We break down the first round matchups.

Before he became Superman, Clark Kent was just another teen trying to make it through high school and into the world of adulthood. Check out Season Eight of the CW's Smallville!

B-boying has emerged as a key part of the hip hop world. Check out how to create a style that will set you apart from the crowd!

R. Kelly tries to explain his past, even as he hints he will clean up his musical act in the future.

Elizabeth Edwards says trust is probably the "most difficult hurdle" to overcome after her husband's extramarital affair.

Real happiness comes from things like health, self-esteem, goals, and play. Skip any of these, and you're probably not going to be the most chipper person you know.

Sometimes it's hard to tell. This quiz will help you figure it out.

The trouble is, most people don't really understand what makes them happy. They might think, for example, that making tons and tons of money will make them happy. But then they don't have any time to spend it, and are

A French museum has found a previously unknown piece of musichandwritten by Mozart, a researcher said Thursday. The 18th centurymelody sketch is missing the harmony and instrumentation but wasdescribed as important find. Ulrich Leisinger, head of researchat the International Mozarteum

Like so many in Hollywood, the Creative Arts Emmy Awards is preparing for prime-time with a crash diet. The lesser-known Emmy show, which honors various achievements intelevision (costumes, casting, makeup, voice-overs), has less than aweek to slim down from a

We all know where presidential candidates stand when it comes to the war in Iraq, the economy, healthcare and off-shore drilling, but until now, we really had to no idea what songs they could have on their iPods. So, Blender

Hilary Swank is recovering after a hospital procedure to remove a small, benign growth, a representative for the Oscar-winning actress said Thursday.

In his first interview since being acquitted of child pornography charges, R&B singer R. Kelly dismissed allegations that he ever preyed on young girls, telling BET News: "I don't like anyone illegal."

After Tuesday's wins it was draws all round in last night's Champions League group games. Manchester United were held to a goalless draw by Villarreal, Celtic's stalemate with AaB Aalborg and Aresnal salvaging a 1-1 draw at Dynamo Kiev. At

Football meets ballet. Really. Watch our video to see the pioneers of the pitch meet the dazzlers of the dance floor For years football fans have argued about which were the most memorable moments on the pitch. Was it Geoff

The Green Lantern writer will team up with artist Jim Lee to work on Sony's PS3 and PC MMO.

When New York City is shaken by aliens, D-BOX gets busy shaking Blu-ray viewers, too.

Grab your balls and prepare to take cover. Fox's slapstick comedy is coming to high definition this holiday.