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FOX411: Julia Roberts-Tom Hanks 'War': Trouble?

It's a confusing sign that Oprah Winfrey interviewed Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks this week for their Mike Nichols-directed movie, Charlie Wilson's War' - the movie still has not been shown to almost anyone in the press.

'Man' could bring Plummer first Oscar nom

The shortlist for a best actor nomination no doubt includes Denzel Washington, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Tom Hanks. But after seeing "Man in the Chair," directed by Michael Schroeder, pictured, MARTIN GROVE thinks Christopher Plummer should be included, too.

FOX411: Julia Roberts: Comeback Kid of 2007?

Julia Roberts shines along with Tom Hanks and Philip Seymour Hoffman in Mike Nichols' 'Charlie Wilson's War.'

Review: ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’

Directed by Mike Nichols. Starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams.

Hanks and Roberts Tout Their New Movie

Amid a plethora of flashing bulbs, Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts reflect on working with one another in their latest film, "Charlie Wilson's War."

'Charlie Wilson's War' Premier

Amid a plethora of flashing bulbs, Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts reflect on working with one another in their latest film, "Charlie Wilson's War."

Winning the battle, losing the 'War'

(B+) When it's really bubbling, Charlie Wilson's War brings Broadway fizz to D.C., Houston and Cairo cocktail parties. It keeps you curious and amused for 97 minutes. But like many a cocktail party, it has an upside and a downside. It might refresh you after ponderous events or "event films" - but still leave you longing for more long-lasting experiences. It stars Tom Hanks, almost back to loose, wisecracking form, as a sybaritic East Texas congressman who uses his connections and committee positions to wangle funding for the Afghan rebels during the Soviet invasion.