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- Verbal EnergyAfter the holidays, so much to unpack!The Monitor's language columnist on the usefulness of the suitcase metaphor.
10 great movies by Steven Spielberg As his direction of 'War Horse' gets awards buzz, here are 10 of Spielberg's best films
Smoked salmon and cucumber saladFresh, simple, and deliciously good for you.
'The Devil Inside' intrigues, but ultimately isn't worth it'The Devil Inside' is another film in the crowded 'found footage' horror genre that doesn't bring much new material to the table.
Sweet potato sage pasta with chickenA handful of fresh ingredients make a sweet/savory pasta dish that鈥檚 weeknight quick.
'Star Trek 2': J.J. Abrams discusses 3-D, Benedict CumberbatchThe sequel's director says he's pleased with the look of the first movie in 3-D and adds that British actor Benedict Cumberbatch may not play the villain.
'The Devil Inside' scares up a monstrous $34.5 million opening weekendThe surprise hit from Paramount Pictures debuted well above industry expectations as horror fans crowded theaters for the low-budget tale about exorcists trying to free a woman possessed by evil spirits.
Meatless Monday: Coconut ginger vegetable soupA lovely Thai soup that intermingles lemony, spicy, and creamy flavors.
'Downton Abbey': catch up before the season 2 premiere Whether you missed the first season and want to start watching now or just need a refresher, here's what happened at Downton Abbey last season.
10 roles that earned Meryl Streep Oscar nominations As Streep earns buzz for 'The Iron Lady,' here are 10 other films that got the attention of the Academy
'Merlin' returns for a new season: a preview'Merlin' will have a fourth season that contains challenges for the young wizard as well as his friend Arthur as they fight off the sorceress Morgana.
Norwegian Wood: movie reviewHaruki Murakami's bestseller 'Norwegian Wood' makes it to the big screen in this languidly聽beautiful interpretation.聽- Pina: movie reviewWim Wenders documentary on German choreographer Pina Bausch leaves as much mystery as enlightenment.
John Mellencamp: It's About You: movie review'John Mellencamp: It's About You' captures the rocker on summer tour in the South along with the poetic melancholy of rural America.聽
Black bean soup with cumin and salsa verdeA quick, tasty, and good-for-you soup.
Reformed Van Halen performs intimate NYC gigDavid Lee Roth reunited with Eddie and Alex Van Halen to play an intimate show at New York's historical Cafe Wa?- 'The Vampire Diaries' has the best new male character on TV in 2011'The Vampire Diaries' actor Joseph Morgan was the best new actor on a TV show with his villainous Klaus
6 movies you should see before the Golden Globes 6 movies you should see before the Golden Globes ceremony on Jan. 15
Hazelnut sesame granola clustersMaking your own granola is easy and satisfying in a 'made by you' kind of way.
'Revenge,' 'Happy Endings' are two of 2011's TV highlights'Revenge' and 'Happy Endings' were two of the best things about TV in 2011
