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'The Danish Girl': The protagonist remains something of a mystery'Danish' stars Eddie Redmayne as Lili Elbe, one of the first people to undergo gender reassignment surgery.
'In Jackson Heights' is a marvelous look at the clash and glory of human diversity'Jackson,' which is about the famously multiethnic neighborhood in Queens, New York, is timely because of the immigration debate, but it is also timeless.
Thanksgiving leftovers: Curried turkey saladSpice up your Turkey Day leftovers with a curried salad for lunch.
'Victor Frankenstein': Hollywood puts new spin on a classic horror story'Frankenstein' stars James McAvoy as the scientist and Daniel Radcliffe as his assistant, Igor. Will an old story and a new twist appeal to audiences over Thanksgiving weekend?
Top Picks: 'Petty: The Biography,' NBC's 'The Wiz Live!,' and moreNovelist William Boyd develops intriguing fictional snapshots with his tale of a British female photographer in 'Sweet Caress,' PBS's 'Off the Menu: Asian America' is an intriguing look at how community, identity, and food are intertwined, and more top picks.
Thanksgiving leftovers: Turkey, sweet potato, and corn chowderThe best part of Thanksgiving? Days of leftovers made from your favorite dishes. Here's how to combine a few favorites to make a turkey chowder.
Thanksgiving Day TV marathons: Here's what's on todayReady for some post-meal TV relaxation time? Here are some of your best options for Thanksgiving TV viewing.聽
Verbal EnergyArchitects redux and the case for jargonThe Monitor鈥檚 language columnist surprises herself by making the case for jargon.
Spiced pumpkin cheesecakeThe key to this pumpkin cheesecake is the spices. It will quickly take its place alongside other favorite Thanksgiving desserts.
Pumpkin pecan pieWhy choose between desserts on Thanksgiving? Make this pumpkin and pecan mash-up in one delicious pie.
'The Good Dinosaur': The script is functional, the animation is not memorable'Dinosaur' centers on apatosaurus Arlo (voiced by Raymond Ochoa), who must find his way back to his family and encounters a little boy, Spot (Jack Bright), along the way.
'The Good Dinosaur': Are we in another animated Golden Age?'Dinosaur' is the newest film from animation powerhouse Pixar. While studios have had stumbles, audiences have been seeing Pixar and Disney, among others, put out some consistently good work over the last several years.
Don't care for Thanksgiving turkey? Try a steamed chicken.Not many will openly admit they don't care for traditional Thanksgiving turkey. But there are many cuisine alternatives to choose from. This Asian twist on the poultry centerpiece will make the holiday feel new.
'Creed': Is torch-passing a successful Hollywood strategy?'Creed' stars 'Fantastic Four' actor Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Johnson, son of boxer Apollo Creed, but it also brings back actor Sylvester Stallone to reprise his role as boxer Rocky Balboa.
Adele's new album, '25,' breaking record salesAdele's '25' debuted on Nov. 20. Her previous album, '21,' became the highest-selling album of both 2011 and 2012. The band 'N Sync previously held the record for most albums sold in a week.
'Dancing With the Stars' finale: Who will be competing at the end of season 21?One more contestant was eliminated on 'Dancing' leading up to the season 21 finale. Who will compete on the upcoming episode and is airing two seasons a year of the show still working for ABC?
'Game of Thrones': What a new poster might tell us about Jon Snow'Thrones' network HBO recently released a poster that may reveal some clues about the fate of character Jon Snow (Kit Harington). The new poster also showed that the new season of 'Thrones' will debut this April.
Thanksgiving side: Cornbread and sausage stuffingCornbread stuffing with sausage and dried cranberries is perfect with Thanksgiving turkey. It also works well as a side for chicken or pork chops.
Thanksgiving side dish: stuffed acorn squashSavory and sweet mingle in a satisfying way in this stuffed acorn squash.
'The Danish Girl': How transgender people have been depicted in Hollywood'Danish' stars Eddie Redmayne as Lili Elbe, one of the first people to have undergone gender reassignment surgery. Redmayne is considered to be a frontrunner for the Best Actor Oscar.
