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Movie Monday: Think Like a Man Too
We Americans love our leftovers. Oh, we claim that’s not true. We say we like something “new” and “fresh.” But when you look at what
The Celeb in Your American Dream
I saw a brief article recently that showed actor/celebrity/eccentric Bill Murray popping in to crash another couple’s engagement photos—this time in Charleston. The pretty betrotheds
Jersey Boys: The Screens Are Alive …
Clint Eastwood’s adaptation of the Broadway hit Jersey Boys slides into theaters this weekend, perhaps introducing The Four Seasons to lots of moviegoers too young
If You Build It, They Will Come … and Kill You
Being a gamer myself, I’ll admit that I’ve never been one of those who believe that video games will make killers of everyone and open
Remembering Casey
In 1972, Don McLean topped the charts for four weeks with his iconic hit “American Pie.” The song’s lyrics focused on “the day the music
Movie Monday: 22 Jump Street
In a titanic showdown of sequels this weekend—How to Train Your Dragon 2 vs. 22 Jump Street—the smart money was on the dragons. But money
The Fault in Our Bedrooms
When it comes to guessing which film will rule at the box office, I hate to admit it but I often get it wrong.
Is Dragon 2 Part of the New Golden Age of Animation?
I haven’t yet seen How to Train Your Dragon 2. Like you, I’ve heard some mighty interesting things about it—both good and bad—and, like you,
Focus on Focus: Bible KidVentures
After just a couple of weeks, Disney’s Maleficent has already made around $130 million. The reason the film has been a box office hit—besides
Taking Celebrities Too Literally … And Missing the Point
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow stepped in it pretty badly a couple of weeks ago, triggering the wrath of many online commentators. And paradoxically, the misstep happened
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