Link roundup

1. Great article about how strange and rewarding it is to work with Bill Murray. For example:

While filming 1993's Groundhog Day, the producers pleaded with him to hire a personal assistant to facilitate better communication between him and the studio. Murray acquiesced, sort of, hiring a deaf-mute who spoke only American Sign Language. Don't worry, Murray taunted the suits, I'm going to learn sign language.

2. USC wants to spend a billion dollars on a new shopping mall/student housing complex.

3. Extremely negative review of just about every aspect of Puzzle Agent.

*Buy The Life Quatic posters at eBay.

Obvious: Joaquin Phoenix says acting is the easiest job in the world

"I never prepare. I think that's completely overrated. It's a very simple job. All you have to do is . . . stand in the right spot and say the line. So I don't really believe in preparation." Read more of his comments here. Via The Defamer.