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When Spies Go Social
Don’t let the cute birdie logo fool you: Twitter is a strange, unpredictable beast. It’s less like an innocuous little finch and more like a
Apes: Will Dawn Be the Death of Us?
Come tomorrow, there’ll be an 800-pound gorilla in movie theaters. No, really. I haven’t yet seen Bob Hoose’s review (which is due to publish later
The Curious Case of the Missing Sticker
The year 1985 was a dramatic one for the music industry. That year, a group of 22 high-profile and influential cultural watchdogs—including Tipper Gore, wife
Some Like Their Comedy Too Hot
I’m afraid the American movie house comedy is dead. Or at least it’s seriously limping, holding its side and pushing along an IV drip bag.
Movie Monday: Age of Transformers?
Sorry, Melissa McCarthy. Moviegoers just weren’t into Tammy. They didn’t want to be delivered from Evil, either. Apparently, audiences still just wanted to play with
Movies—As Red, White and Blue as You Can Get
When you look at how we United States citizens typically spend our Fourth of Julys, not much of what we often do is, technically, American.
Facebook ’em Danno!
You’ve heard many a discussion about the pros and cons of social media, I’m sure. We’ve hosted a number of conversations on the topic right
Just Say No to Celebrity Death Wishes
Smoldering indie chanteuse Lana Del Rey is infatuated with death. And for at least one person taking note, that’s not cool at all. In the
Movie Monday: Transformers Age of Extinction
Don’t let the name or the reviews or the robotic dinosaur fool you. The Transformers series is nowhere near extinct. Given the movie’s success this
Putting the World in the World Cup
The U.S. lost in the World Cup yesterday, but it’s still moving on to the knockout stage (to face Belgium Tuesday). Which means that my son and
Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology
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