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Richard Rushfield is a four-year veteran of the American Idol beat and the author of a memoir, Don't Follow Me, I'm Lost. His new book, American Idol: The Untold Story, goes behind the scenes of the most popular TV show of the decade.
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Will Ferrell Phones It In
Funny or Die<p>Will Ferrell’s new movie <i>The Campaign</i> is perfectly fine—but <i>Richard Rushfield</i> wishes the once inventive comedian would try harder.</p>

The Toppling of ‘Citizen Kane’
Rose. Thud.<p>After being on top for 50 years, <i>Citizen Kane</i> has been deposed—by <i>Vertigo</i>—as the greatest film of all time. <i>Richard Rushfield</i> blames Twitter and backlash culture.</p>

‘Dark Knight Rises’ as Masterpiece
The SpoilerRichard Rushfield asserts Christopher Nolan’s Batman series are the best comic-book movies ever made.

What Killed the Movie Comedy?
Super Bad<p>Seeing the genuinely funny <i>Ted</i> got <i>Richard Rushfield</i> thinking about the horrible drought in American comedy right now. He names seven culprits, from <i>SNL</i> to Internet dating.</p>

'Artist’ Sweeps Anti-Oscars
OUI OUICharging toward a Best Picture win, the French film cleaned up at the dressed-down Independent Spirit Awards.

Why George Clooney Will Lose
Oscar BaitClooney has gone from a sure bet for Best Actor to losing to Jean Dujardin. Richard Rushfield explains.

I Loathe ‘Midnight in Paris’
Precious<p>Woody Allen’s career-high moneymaker has received multiple Oscar nominations, including for Best Picture. <i>Richard Rushfield</i> speaks for those who hate it. </p>

Can Anyone Beat Meryl?
Oscar BaitRichard Rushfield’s Oscar Bait column looks at who stands a chance of beating Meryl Streep.

Stay Gaudy and Gauche, Golden Globes
Hot StuffIf the pious Oscar ceremony is how Hollywood wants to see itself, The Globes show how it really is, writes Richard Rushfield.

Woody Gets Dark
Oscar Bait<p>In <i>Rampart</i>, Woody Harrelson plays a corrupt, violent LAPD officer. He talked to Richard Rushfield about why he never wanted to play a cop and being a “friggin’ happy” person.</p>
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