Reuters - A compelling history lesson that offers an insightful primer on the Kennedy presidency even while proving sadly germane to our current times, "Virtual JFK: Vietnam If Kennedy Had Lived" spells out its provocative premise in its title.

Reuters - A film about a gang of poor Indonesian children who struggle to get a basic education has become an unexpected blockbuster in a country where many youngsters still don't have adequate schooling.

AP - When women make movies, Hollywood pays attention, as scores of A-listers turned out to see Demi Moore, Courteney Cox and screenwriter Kirsten "Kiwi" Smith make their directorial debuts.

Reuters - The London Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday with the world premiere of "Frost/Nixon," a movie based on a play about the dramatic series of television interviews with Richard Nixon in 1977.

Reuters - The late Pope John Paul was wounded by a knife-wielding priest in 1982, a year after he was shot in St Peter's Square, but the injury was kept secret, his former top aide says in a documentary film.

AP - Kevin Smith made a movie with such a bothersome title he cannot even place ads for it in some places.

Reuters - The author of the best-selling book "Gomorra" about the mafia in Naples, which has been made into a hit movie, wants to leave Italy to try to have a more normal life after reports that the mob wants him dead by Christmas.

Reuters - When Mark Wahlberg first read the script for his new film "Max Payne," which debuts in U.S. theaters on Friday, he didn't need much persuading to take on the title role.

AP - After countless denials of domestic trouble, Madonna and Guy Ritchie announced Wednesday they are divorcing after nearly eight years of marriage.

E! Online - Shh! Don't tell fans of his latest tough-guy shoot-'em-up Max Payne, but Mark Wahlberg is just a big old softie. The father of three has finally set the date for his wedding to Rhea Durham, the mother of his children.