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Mystery surrounds the upcoming J.J. Abrams movie '10 Cloverfield Lane'The moviegoing public got a surprise when a mysterious trailer for a movie titled '10 Cloverfield Lane' was released. Like the 2008 movie 'Cloverfield,' it's produced by Abrams of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.'
Blockbuster Best Picture nominees: Box office, Oscars TV boost?This year's group of Best Picture contenders have grossed far more so far at the box office than last year's. Will average moviegoers be more interested in this year's competition?
Top Picks: Greil Marcus's 'Real Life Rock,' the podcast 'The History Chicks,' and morePresident Obama appears on the web series 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,' the documentary 'In Football We Trust' looks at Salt Lake City teenagers trying to make it to the NFL, and more top picks.聽
Three-minute breakfast tortillaA simple basted egg on a tortilla with a side of sliced avocado will jump-start your morning the right way.
Alan Rickman remembered by young fans for role in the 'Harry Potter' moviesFilm fans also know the actor, who died on Jan. 14, from such movies as 'Die Hard' and 'Sense and Sensibility,' but because of the massive popularity of the 'Harry Potter' series, many know him best from his role onscreen as Severus Snape.
Why is 'Friends' still so popular?The announcement of a 'Friends' reunion Wednesday elicited a global frenzy.聽
Oscar nominations: Lack of diversity in acting categories echoes last year's controversyLast year, controversy arose when the nominees for every Oscars acting category were white. The same thing has happened again this year.
First LookBeyond Snape: Alan Rickman's career straddled stage and filmThe iconic British actor may be best known for his role in the Harry Potter and Die Hard franchises, but Alan Rickman was first and foremost a classical stage actor.
2016 Oscar-nominated movies: Is this the year for a sci-fi best picture?Movies like 'The Big Short,' 'Room,' and 'Spotlight' scored nominations for this year's Oscars, as did science fiction box office hits 'Mad Max: Fury Road' and 'The Martian.'
Verbal EnergyOf hockey sticks and other graphic termsA chart may be worth a thousand words, but graphics give rise to some useful idioms.
Slow-cooker pea soupHabitant pea soup, once thought to have warmed European explorers, hails from Canada. This slow-cooker version is a perfect supper for a frosty night.
'Friends' cast, other TV comedy actors will honor sitcom directorThe ensemble from the NBC sitcom 'Friends' as well as other actors are set to appear on a TV special honoring James Burrows, who has helmed episodes of such shows as 'Taxi,' Cheers,' and 'Frasier.'
'The X-Files' six-show series: Why the broadcast TV shift to a shorter season?Following the example of cable networks and streaming services, broadcast networks have been shortening the seasons of TV shows, including the upcoming six-episode run of 'The X-Files.' Is it working?
Will George Miller return to direct a new 'Mad Max' movie?Recently,聽Miller reportedly stated that he would not make any more 'Mad Max' movies. How common is it in Hollywood for directors to stay for multiple movies in a franchise?
Kale salad with goat cheese and hazelnutsCrunchy with hazelnuts and full of nutritious add-ins this green salad will chase away the winter blues. Just remember to massage the kale first.
How to unlock the mystery of Netflix genresBy extensively dissecting each movie in its collection, Netflix has been able to create tens of thousands of 'microgenres,' a fraction of which can now be accessed through unique URLs.聽
'Batman' TV show 50th anniversary: How have superheroes changed over the decades?The 'Batman' TV show starring Adam West and Burt Ward debuted in 1966. The fun tone of the TV program is a far cry from the most recent adaptations about the Caped Crusader.
Who's in the running to play a young Han Solo?A list of actors who may be in the running to take on the iconic role has been released. Will one of them play the famous smuggler in an upcoming movie about a young Han Solo?
Here's how David Bowie influenced big names in the music industryFollowing Bowie's death, artists including Madonna and Kanye West have discussed how aspects of the artist's career have inspired them. Bowie released such albums as 'The Man Who Sold the World' and 'Heroes.'
Opera keeps finding its wayOpera has long had a knack for reaching new audiences and in the face of a bruised economy and competition for audiences鈥� time and donors鈥� money, opera companies are even more lean and agile.
