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'Paper Towns' is a mild coming-of-age tale'Paper' stars Nat Wolff as Quentin, who is fascinated with his neighbor Margo (Cara Delevingne) and who convinces his friends to help him find Margo when she disappears.
Pro gamers to face drug tests: A step toward legitimacy?After one competitive gamer revealed his use of a prescription stimulant at a tournament for the shooter game, Counter Strike, the Electronic Sports League responded with a pledge to implement drug regulation policies.
After 98 years, Converse adds comfort to Chuck TaylorsThe nearly 100-year-old basketball shoes have thoroughly embedded themselves in American culture, but have remained relatively unchanged since their original incarnation.
'The Look of Silence' returns to the disturbing story told in 'Act of Killing''Killing' director Joshua Oppenheimer examines again the story of how almost a million Indonesian citizens were killed by the government and its cohorts. This new movie focuses on a man whose brother was killed in the massacres.
'The Outrageous Sophie Tucker' justifies its subject's fleeting fameThe documentary about the singer, who was famous during the late 1920s and '30s, could have used more performance footage.聽
'Southpaw': Jake Gyllenhaal as a boxer makes the movie watchableDirector Antoine Fuqua and screenwriter Kurt Sutter pummel the audience with hoary boxing movie clich茅s, but this is probably the best star Rachel McAdams has been in a movie and she and Gyllenhaal have an intense chemistry.
'Jurassic World': Here's when we're getting a sequelStudio Universal has reportedly announced a release date for a follow-up to this summer's 'Jurassic World.' What should the sequel have in order to come close to matching the success of its predecessor?
How 'Paper Towns' is different from almost any other young adult movieIn a world of Katnisses and Harry Potters, 'Paper Towns,' which is based on the book of the same name by John Green, stands out as a story where its characters' main concerns are high school graduation.
Potato salad with garlic scapes and baconGarlic scapes replace green onions in this potato salad, adding a mild garlicky kick. Bacon and lemon juice also play key roles.聽
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Artist behind 'Archie' comics dies. What has fictional red-headed teen meant to readers?'Archie' comics have charmed readers around the world for more than six decades. Artist Tom Moore, who worked on the comic from 1953 to the late 80s, passed away on Monday.
'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay 鈥� Part 2' trailer previews the series' final entryThe series stars Jennifer Lawrence and is based on the dystopian young adult book series of the same name by Suzanne Collins.
'Pixels': A movie needs more than nostalgia to win over audiencesPixels stars Adam Sandler, Peter Dinklage, and Josh Gad as video game experts who must take down real-life versions of game characters. But critics are saying the film relies solely on memories audience members would have of these characters without supplying satisfying humor or a good story.
Almond cherry scones (with coconut sugar)Grab a handful of dark red in-season cherries to make these buttery scones.聽
'Sharknado 3': Has the fun gone out of the franchise?The third 'Sharknado' movie premiered on Syfy on July 22, with stars Ian Ziering and Tara Reid returning, and cameos by such personalities as Al Roker, Matt Lauer, and 'Game of Thrones' writer George R.R. Martin. A fourth movie is already planned.
'Game of Thrones': A look at the new information about Jon SnowIs actor Kit Harington gone from the show for good? Many major characters have been killed off on the HBO drama, which is based on the series of books by George R.R. Martin.
Keep calm and kale on: kale, carmelized onions, and carrotsTired of kale? Sweetened with caramelized onions and carrots, this one-pan recipe will renew your appreciation for this leafy green vegetable.
Theodore Bikel starred in stage productions 'The Sound of Music' and 'Fiddler on the Roof'Bikel originated the role of Captain von Trapp in the Broadway musical 'The Sound of Music' and appeared in such films as 'My Fair Lady' and 'The Defiant Ones.' He also guest-starred on many TV shows.
'SPECTRE': Here's what we know about Christoph Waltz's villainous characterThe new James Bond film 'SPECTRE' is being released this November and features the return of Bond actors Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, and Ralph Fiennes as well as new cast members Waltz,聽L茅a Seydoux, and Dave Bautista.
New 'Good Dino' trailer: Can Pixar duplicate success of 'Inside Out'?With 'Inside Out' and now 'The Good Dinosaur,' Pixar is delivering double on its promise to produce one original film a year.
