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Mexican drug movie 'Miss Bala' portrays a dark, cartel-fueled world of violenceThe film is spellbinding and provocative, with none of Hollywood's usual easy answers to brutality
'Fringe' money losses may hurt its chances of renewal, says Fox president'House' future is also uncertain and 'Terra Nova' will have its fate decided soon, says Fox president Kevin Reilly
Crazy Horse: movie reviewFrederick Wiseman's latest documentary takes a peek through the doors of the world's most famous exotic dance club.
Ralph Fiennes's directs, stars in Shakespeare's 'Coriolanus': movie reviewShakespeare's 'Coriolanus' gets an update in Ralph Fiennes's new production, packed with acting talent.
Legendary blues singer Etta James embodied refined soul musicJames' spirit could not be contained 鈥� perhaps that's what made her so magnetic in music; it is surely what made her so dynamic as one of R&B, blues and rock 'n' roll's underrated legends.- Top Picks: A breakout British star, bears in the wild, and moreThe best of the 'Thin Man' series get re-released, a board game that everyone wins is available for family time, 2012 myths are debunked, and more top picks.
South Carolina: Why is the Palmetto State so different?Historian W. Scott Poole discusses South Carolina 鈥� its unique history, interesting governors, and suspicion of the outside world.
Red Tails: George Lucas's film about the Tuskegee Airmen - ReviewThe 'force' isn't really with George Lucas's 'Red Tails, the long-awaited film about the heroic Tuskegee Airmen, which has an odd sci-fi vibe.
Afro-pop bands hop continentsIn U.S., African musicians find more opportunity and audiences.- Still Life in MotionA poem.
- Verbal EnergyBRICs, CIVETS, and PIGS: What's in a name?A look at how financial firms use colorful nicknames to push investments.
Haywire: movie reviewAn assassin on the run seeks payback in 'Haywire,' an action thriller will little else going on but brutal encounters.
American Idol strikes coal in PittsburghAmerican Idol traveled to Pittsburgh for the first time in the show's history. Shane Bruce, a 19-year-old coal miner from West Virginia, tugged at the American Idol audience's heart strings.聽
10 things I learned about Harry CarsonHere are 10 things I learned about Harry Carson from his autobiography, 'Captain for Life: My Story as a Hall of Fame Linebacker.'
Captain For Life: My Story as a Hall of Fame LinebackerWhile football star Walter Payton's biography is making headlines, don't miss 'Captain for Life,' Harry Carson's poignant and revealing autobiography.
Reader recommendation: Healing the Heart of DemocracyMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
American Idol ratings slip in Season 11 premiere. So what?American Idol 'only' had 26 million viewers last night, down 17 percent from last year. But how does it stack up against 'The X Factor' or 'The Voice'?
Curried fig butter biscuitsServe these buttery sweet rolls with a spicy soup or stew.
Sue Monk Kidd's 10 favorite booksSue Monk Kidd, author of "The Secret Life of Bees," shares her favorite reads.
'Amazing Spider-Man' star Andrew Garfield, producer give new details on the film'Amazing Spider-Man' star Andrew Garfield says that he 'get into near-death experiences every hour on the hour' during filming
