A career criminal accused of breaking into actress Amanda Peet's apartment last October and stealing her jewelry was acquitted yesterday—and he wasn't even there for the good news. Jurors cleared Henry Santos in an hour, saying there wasn't enough evidence, but he had other things to do at the time. "I went to my house and had something to eat," he told the Post. "I thought the judge said five o'clock to come back." more ›

Actress Amanda Peet's husband and screenwriter David Friedman (professional name David Benioff) testified yesterday at the trial of Henry Santos, a career criminal who was accused of breaking into the couple's apartment and stealing computer equipment and $900 of Peet's jewelry. The couple's nanny came home to find Santos holding a jewelry box in the hallway. He allegedly said, "What's up, bitch?" before bolting out of the apartment. The Daily News reports Santos claimed it was his apartment before he left. more ›

, it's always a joy to see Bateman on screen, and he does some hilarious work as the obnoxious, wheelchair bound Ex. You want to punch him in his ascot-wearing face nearly every time he's on screen, and that's quite a feat for a guy who most recently played such a winning TV lead. In addition to Bateman nearly every other supporting part is filled by a solid comedic performer like Rudd, Charles Grodin, Donal Logue, Fred Armisen, Amy Poehler and Amy Adams. Each of them take totally throw away moments and sell them with such comedic sincerity. Also the plot line about career woman Sofia trying to adjust to being a stay-at-home mom is done with welcome deftness. It'd be great to see Peet in even more roles like this where her sensitivity and likability can shine through. Producers Ted Hope, Anne Carey and Anthony Bergman (ie. former nurturers of directors like Ang Lee, Nicole Holofcener and Michel Gondry) obviously understood that even though screenwriters David Guion and Michael Handelman as well as Jesse Peretz are just starting out in the biz, they all have the goods. more ›

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