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'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' animated special celebrates its fiftieth anniversary'Rudolph' first aired on television 50 years ago this month. The animated Rankin/Bass special tells the story of the title reindeer who is teased because he is different. However, when disaster strikes, the denizens of the North Pole soon discover that's not always a bad thing.
'Selma' shows Martin Luther King, Jr. was flawed, yet focusedThe film is more worthy than wonderful, but actor David Oyelowo's portrayal of King is the best thing about the movie.
Cranberry walnut breadCranberry and orange are the perfect Christmas combination. Bake this bread for a special Christmas morning treat, or to have on hand for extra holiday guests.聽
IKEA reminds parents to give kids their presence for ChristmasParents might think that their kids want only toys for Christmas, but a new IKEA ad shows the value of a parent's time above all other items on a wish list.聽
'Tis the season for mangling Christmas phrasesThe holiday season offers revelers countless opportunities to stumble over archaic English phrases, unlikely homonyms, and unexamined carol lyrics.
Orange sandwich cookiesTired of the old Christmas cookie classics? Brighten up the holidays with these orange sandwich cookies stuffed with an orange cream filling.
'Frozen': The top entertainment story of the year (again)'Frozen' has earned Disney more than $1.27 billion at the box office worldwide 鈥� the most successful animated movie of all time. Frozen opened in 2013, but according to an AP survey of editors, it was still the top entertainment story of 2014.
Violets for beginnersAfrican violets are beautiful, simple to care for, and now, much more diverse.
Joe Cocker remembered for gravelly soulful soundIt was learned Monday that the British singer had passed away in Colorado.
Maple chocolate pecan piePecan pie gets even more decadent by swapping corn syrup for maple syrup, toasting the pecans ahead of time, and adding chocolate. Serve a slice with a little homemade whipped cream and guests will be eating out of your hand.
One filmmaker suggests kids steal guns from parents for gun safetyOne filmmaker's radical suggestion for gun control might be a little much for educators, and even those obeying and supporting gun control laws.
'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' wins the box office weekend despite mixed reviews'Armies' is the third and final film in the 'Hobbit' trilogy. The movies 'Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb' and 'Annie' also opened this weekend, also receiving mixed to poor reviews from critics.- Christmas lights shine bright for all agesBe it the single strand of Christmas lights hung on a tree, or millions of blinking bulbs visible from space, light peeping during the holidays is great for kids and adults.
'The Interview': Should the movie have been made in the first place?Monitor film critic Peter Rainer was able to see the controversial comedy before studio Sony pulled the film from distribution altogether.- 'Convos with my 2-year-old' turns tantrums into a good laughSome parents tame tantrums with a time out. Others turn on the video camera and turn a meltdown into comedy for other parents.
'Mr. Turner': The protagonist is only a caricatureActor Timothy Spall plays the part of the artist as a cranky burbler, though director Mike Leigh and cinematographer Dick Pope succeed marvelously with the look of the film.
'Annie' eerily ignores the current rich/poor divide'Annie' star聽Quvenzhan茅聽Wallis is radiantly charming in the title role of a foster child who charms a billionaire, but the movie is indifferently directed and musical numbers don't exactly bring down the house.
Black walnut fudgeEveryone loves a morsel of fudge over the holidays. Here's a recipe for delicious chocolate fudge with chopped black walnuts.
A president, an astronaut, Muppets, and stars: Who appeared on final 'Colbert' episode?The final episode of the Comedy Central program included Colbert meeting Abraham Lincoln and Santa Claus, a massive group sing-along, and... Colbert conquering death.
Top Picks: Holiday music editionLooking for something to play during your holiday party? We've found some great selections for you.
