As Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill used the Force to get himself out of one outer-space pickle after another. Those Jedi mind tricks served him well -- too well, since none of his subsequent movies attracted even a fraction of the fame of Star Wars. After starring in a string of low-profile films in the 1990s, Hamill took up voice acting. So what does the star of a legendary sci-fi franchise consider to be classic cinema? He shared his five favorite flicks with us (and not a single one takes place in space). Read on.

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Guns, explosions and gratuitous violence aren't just for the guys these days. How well do you know the exploits of women like Angelina Jolie, Milla Jovavich and Kate Beckinsale, who kick ass and still look good? Try to match the photo to the female action flick and find out if you're as tough as you think.Take Quiz »

To challenge yourself with more movie trivia, try our Super Movie Quiz.

First dates are hard enough. But when it's a blind date and your date is a kook? Let the chaos begin. Meet these eight big screen freaks of love. Some will stalk you clear across the country (Sandra Bullock, All About Steve); some get wasted and cause all kinds of trouble (Kim Basinger, Blind Date); and yes, some are partial to drinking their aftershave (Woody Allen, Play It Again, Sam). So which of these messes is the most nightmarish? Vote to crown a champion of the worst blind dates ever. Tell your own blind date stories in the comments.

It's that time of year again! Super Bowl XLIV is upon us -- so what are you doing reading this post? Perhaps you find yourself looking for ways to kill the time before kickoff. Maybe you're just disgusted that it's Saints vs. Colts and looking for distraction. Whatever the reason, every fan of the game has his or her favorite movies about the sport. Here's your chance to weigh in. Vote for your favorite movie teams and see how they fare in this ode to pigskin players from the best football flicks off all time.

The star of Silverado and Dances With Wolves reveals behind-the-scenes trivia from two of his biggest movies. Watch these five clips to find out which role in Silverado Costner really wanted (hint: it's not Jake), what scene was cut from the movie to protect children, how animals nearly derailed production of Dances With Wolves, and more.

Tune in to AMC on Sat., Feb. 8, at 8PM | 7C, for Silverado and on Sun., Feb. 9, at 8PM | 7C, for Dances With Wolves.

It's that time of year again: the Oscar nominations have been announced. This year's awards race is particularly notable, as it marks the debut of the Academy's newly expanded, ten-nominee Best Picture slate. As is always the case, the movies blessed with nominations are a good indicator of not only how things are going in Hollywood but also in the culture-at-large. What lessons can we glean from this year's picks?

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Kevin Costner is an interesting movie star. For a time, he was the biggest name in Hollywood, with mega hits like Bull Durham, Field of Dreams, and Dances With Wolves. And while he might not be as ubiquitous as he was way back then, he's still churning out some interesting films that deserve a second -- or first -- look. Need a recommendation? You're in luck!

1. The Company Men (2010)
Unless you were at this year's Sundance Film Festival, you probably haven't seen this downsizing drama. Costner co-stars as Ben Afflecks blue-collar brother-in-law, and turns in a low-key, restrained, and soulful performance. Put this one on your "to see" list.

2. Mr. Brooks (2007)
Though this split-personality thriller eventually topples under the weight of its own twists and sub-plots, the movie is anchored by a surprisingly different kind of performance from Costner. He plays a suburban psychopath in the American Psycho mold. The former Bull Durham star tweaks his squeaky clean image, and shows an intriguing darker side.

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