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'The Hunger Games': Decide whether you want to see itIf you haven't read the books, will you like 'The Hunger Games'? Here are five ways to find out.
'Death of a Salesman': meant for you?If you've ever rued your job or made a mistake with your child, 'Death of a Salesman' is your play.
The Deep Blue Sea: movie reviewA director鈥檚 touch and precision acting give life to 'The Deep Blue Sea.'
The Hunger Games: movie review'The Hunger Games' has echoes of some great films of its type: the reality-show forerunners.
10 stories from Frank Langella about his famous friendsIn his new memoir Dropped Names, Frank Langella recalls meetings and friendships with bold-face names.
Top Picks: 'Agent 6,' alien diplomacy, and moreGillian Anderson plays a tragic bride in a new 'Great Expectations,' 'American Masters' explores the lives of authors Harper Lee and Margaret Mitchell, master spy George Smiley is brought to life by actor Gary Oldman, and more top picks.- Verbal EnergyWords whose job descriptions have narrowedIs a woman in a 'fetching' outfit really like a puppy with a stick? How some words seem to travel in very small circles.
American Idol: A birthday and a goodbye to Erika Van PeltAmerican Idol celebrated Steven Tyler's birthday with a special guest. Then, Erika Van Pelt was voted off American Idol.聽
Cocaine a factor in Whitney Houston drowning, says LA coronerWhitney Houston drowned but heart disease and chronic cocaine use were contributing factors, according to the Los Angeles Coroner's Office. The exact amount of cocaine in Whitney Houston's body will be revealed in two weeks.
Cohabitation before marriage? It's no greater divorce risk.New divorce and marriage research shows that contrary to popular wisdom, cohabitation before marriage carries no extra risk of divorce - at least not when a couple plans to get married.
Rights at RiskAre Americans in the process of abandoning their rights?
Reader recommendation: The Dressmaker of Khair KhanaMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Amanda Peet has a charming new comedy in 'Bent''Bent' features good chemistry between its leading couple and an immensely likable supporting cast
'Harry Potter' e-book, audio pre-sales: delayedPre-sales to school and public libraries of 'Harry Potter' e-books and audio have been temporarily suspended.
Bestselling books the week of 3/22/12, according to IndieBound*What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
'Hunger Games' movie reviews: What are they saying?The early reviews of 'The Hunger Games' are in and mostly they're positive.
The Hunger Games: Katniss's favorite dishWhen Katniss, the heroine of 'Hunger Games,'聽is brought to the Capitol, she is introduced to a decadent array of mouth-watering foods. Her most favorite dish is lamb stew with dried plums.
American Idol Top 10 wrestle with Billy Joel and Tommy HilfigerAmerican Idol: The songbook of Billy Joel brought some great performances. But Tommy Hilfiger's debut as Idol image consultant was a bit rocky. 聽
The new normal in adoption: Birth parent no longer secretA new survey shows that more than 55 percent of adoption cases are fully open -- and 95 percent involve at least some relationships between birth parent and adoptive family.
'Hunger Games': To like the movie, do you have to read the book? (+trailer)Hunger Games reviews from movie critics have been largely positive. Reviewers praise the tough message of the Hunger Games, and the actors' performances.
