The response to my essay on plagiarism last week (“Where Have I Read That Before?”) was swift, so here goes: Yes, it is plagiarized. Ninety- nine percent of it.

Poseidon can’t help but bring you down.

The scourge of plagiarism is plaguing all writers. Thanks to Kaavya, everyone’s a suspect.

The Tom Cruise hero-industrial complex cranks out part three. Should you choose to accept it?

The Promise, China’s biggest-budget movie, is worth every yuan. Plus: the ugliness of Art School.

Should Hollywood be in the 9/11 business? Only if it can make movies like United 93.

The clumsy farce American Dreamz takes a swing at some worthy targets, but ends up flat on its face.

What makes Julia Roberts the ultimate movie star—and how is that different from being an actress? Reflections on a Hollywood career and a Broadway debut.

Gretchen Mol makes a long-overdue comeback in the semi-parodic— but never camp—Bettie Page.

Director Nicole Holofcener takes on another taboo topic. Plus: Basic Instinct 2 pleasures itself, but not you.