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I just saw a New York Times article that I had to comment on. The piece, by Tara Parker-Pope, asked the question: “Is the Internet

Plugged In has been talking about Facebook and Twitter for, oh, years now—their pros, their cons and how they’re changing the way we relate to

Syfy, the oddly spelled cable outlet once known as the Sci-Fi Network, has never been known for its award-winning original programming. Known for such films

As I type, my right shoulder blade feels like a World Cup player is dribbling it. For the last three days my favorite companions have

It was easy to figure out this week’s big movie (ahem) buzz. Toy Story 3, the newest installment in Pixar’s timeless franchise, collected an estimated

Quick: When you hear the name Homer, do you think of the father of Western civilization’s literature, the Greek poet who crafted The Iliad and

Have you ever wondered what really caused Darth Vader to turn to the dark side? Maybe not. But there’s new research that points to an

The other day I learned that fast-food kids’ meals may be even less healthy than I thought. Fries aside, and not counting greasy burgers, sugary

Even in death, some celebrities can’t escape the spotlight. After actor Gary Coleman’s tragic passing, a controversy of sorts erupted when it came to light

Every week, Hollywood industry insiders speculate on how well new movies will do at the box office. Most weeks, these wizened mavens are pretty accurate.