"Tropic Thunder" Stars Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey, Jr. Become "The Pips" on "American Idol"

Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr., stars of the upcoming DreamWorks Pictures’ “Tropic Thunder,” performed as a modern version of “The Pips” to back-up legendary R&B artist, Gladys Knight (circa 1973) while she performed her classic hit, “Midnight Train to Georgia” on the season finale of “American Idol.”



Black, Downey and Stiller play actors shooting a war movie who get caught up in a real battle. "Tropic Thunder," which opens on Friday, August 15,has been rated R for pervasive language including sexual references, violent content and drug material.

Movie Review: "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"

After a nearly 20-year wait, the world's most famous archaeologist returns to theaters in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." The George Lucas/Steven Spielberg formula still works, but the franchise really is showing some wear and tear.

It is good to see Karen Allen returning for a second appearance as Marion Ravenwood, Indiana's love interest.

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Robert Downey, Jr. is "Iron Man"

With director Jon Favreau at the helm, "Iron Man" is easily one of the best movie adaptations of a popular, long-running comic character. It's also hard to imagine anyone who could have played wealthy industrialist Tony Stark better than Robert Downey, Jr.

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