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Sex Sells? Maybe Not.
We all know the theory: If you wanna make a big blockbuster film these days, you need to throw in some sex, even if the
Avatar: $1 Billion … and Counting
It’s 2010, folks, and lots of us are thrilled to have another blank slate on which to draw. But despite the year being so shiny
The Decade of the Shrinking Celebrity
Remember who was in the celebrity news way back in 1999? The Spice Girls were still strutting their British girl-power stuff. Angelina Jolie was the
Back to the Future?
It’s the end of the year—and the end of the decade. And so, like virtually every other entertainment-oriented writer out there, I’m working up an
Gleeks of the World, Sing!
I can carry a tune in a bucket, but not far. One of my great-grandmothers was an opera singer (without the cool spear and Valkyrie
Movie Monday: Sherlock Holmes
Avatar ruled the box office for the second straight weekend, losing just 3 percent of its opening weekend tally to score $75 million. The film’s
Faith and a Bag of Popcorn
I’ve always loved finding God in unexpected places. I believe signs of His work are all around us, if we take time to look—from the
Christmas Music: Our Faves
Every year, record labels release an avalanche of new Christmas products. It’s a holiday tradition right alongside “batteries not included” and leftover fruitcake. But for
Movie Monday: Avatar
James Cameron’s Avatar cruised to a strong start over the weekend, topping the box office with $73 million. Granted, the take was on the low
Muppets, Messages and ‘Mama’
Gonzo meets Queen. An odd juxtaposition? Maybe so, but it’s also the latest viral video making the rounds, as the Muppets star in an almost
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