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Shimon Peres: The Biography.(Book review)
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June 22, 2008|
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Shimon Peres: The Biography, by Michael Bar-Zohar. New York: Random House, 2007. 554 pp. $29.95.
Throughout Shimon Peres's long political career, from his nomination in December 1953 as director general of Israel's defense ministry at the age of 30, through his service as Knesset member, government minister, and prime minister, to his election in June 2007 as Israel's president at the age of 83, the discrepancy between this statesman's great achievements and his image as untrustworthy keeps puzzling political observers. This biography, written by a long-time ...
 "Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)")
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Great role for Farrell; MOVIE OF THE WEEK Colin Farrell excels as the Madedonian king who tried to conquer the known world ALEXANDER SKY MOVIES 2, SATURDAY,8pm.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
; Byline: Colin Farrell Some directors appear to enjoy making life difficult for themselves...industry, he can at least be assured of A-list actors. In the case of Alexander, Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer andAnthony Hopkins were all quick...
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 "Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)")
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Big Picture; MOVIE MATTERS; Maternal instincts; Angelina Jolie has never struck us as particularly motherly, but apparently director Oliver Stone saw something that we haven't when he cast her as Colin Farrell's parent in "Alexander." It inspired us to revisit a few other odd mother-son casting decisions.(VARIETY / FREETIME)
Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
; ALEXANDER Mother: Olympias (Angelina Jolie) Son: Alexander (Colin Farrell) Jolie's birthdate: June 4, 1975 (age 29) Farrell's birthdate: May 31, 1976 (age 28) Mom's words of wisdom : "In my womb I carried my avenger!" THE...
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Colin Farrell to Unveil Alexander Costumes in Windows of Barneys New York.
Business Wire
; WHAT: Alexander star Colin Farrell will be at Barneys...costumes from the film Alexander by costume designer Jenny...Stone, Alexander stars Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie...com / AOL Keyword: Alexander Alexander will be released...
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 "Daily Post (Liverpool, England)")
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CINEMA: Miscast in Stone; Alexander (15, 175mins) Colin Farrell, Jared Leto, Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer, Rosario Dawson, Anthony Hopkins. Rating: 4/10 The Aviator (12A, 170mins) Leonardo Di Caprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, Alan Alda, Alec Baldwin. Rating: 7. 5/10.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
; ...Following the murder of his father, Alexander leads his vastly outnumbered army...from Persian control. Ultimately, Alexander fell victim to dissent in the ranks...keeps a straight face as the mum of Colin Farrell (born 1976) in Alexander
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 "The Mirror (London, England)")
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Farrell's Roman Holiday; ALEXANDER STAR COLIN'S A LATIN LOVE GOD.(News)
Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England)
; ...Byline: JENNY McQUAILE SUPERSTAR Colin Farrell looks every inch the...city to promote his epic film Alexander. He plays the title role as...Kilmer. One onlooker said: "Colin was in great spirits when he...CAPTION(S): WALKIN' ITALIAN: Colin and sister Claudine on Rome...
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 "The Birmingham Post (England)")
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Fiona Alexander, Les Ratcliffe, and Colin Walker.(Business)
Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England)
; Fiona Alexander, editor of The Birmingham Post, Les Ratcliffe, community affairs manager at Jaguar Cars and Colin Walker, director of Arts & Business West Midlands pictured admiring the trophy to be awarded at the annual Jaguar Award...
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Alexander the Break; EXCLUSIVE: COLIN FARRELL CROCKED.(News)
Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England)
; Byline: FIONA WYNNE THIS is Colin Farrell in a wheelchair with a...Oliver Stone, who is working with Colin in Bangkok on Alexander the Great, was furious his leading...wheelchair; ACTION HERO: Colin as Alexander the Great
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 "Sunday Mirror (London, England)")
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ALEXANDER IS GRATING SAYS COLIN.(News)
Newspaper article from: Sunday Mirror (London, England)
; COLIN Farrell has admitted his new biopic Alexander won't win him any awards. The movie has been dubbed 'Alexander The Disaster' after American critics...Stone, have said the portrayal of Alexander as a gay man turned off conservative...
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Football: YOU'RE NOT BIG AND YOU'RE NOT CLEVER ROWAN; Colin: Alexander stunt wrecked our SPL debut.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
; ...relationship he once had with Alexander is headed for the rocks like...The weekend row that saw Alexander refused entry to Fir Park has...hit the ground. And striker Colin McMenamin fuelled the feeling...dressing room when he said those Alexander once inspired nowfelt seriously...
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Football: YOU'RE NOT BIG AND YOU'RE NOT CLEVER ROWAN; Colin: Alexander stunt wrecked our SPL debut.(Sport)
Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
; ...relationship he once had with Alexander is headed for the rocks like...the weekend row which saw Alexander refused entry to Fir Park has...hit the ground. And striker Colin McMenamin fuelled the feeling...dressing room when he said those Alexander once inspired nowfelt seriously...
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