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'The Revenant': What does the movie's violence mean for its awards season chances?'Revenant,' which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, includes scenes that many critics say are difficult to watch. Will this hurt the movie's chances with the Academy?
'Daredevil' Season 2 and how Netflix's superhero diversity will continueThe second season of 'Daredevil' will premiere on the streaming service later this year. While the leads for Marvel movies haven't reflected wide diversity yet, those for the Marvel TV series on Netflix do.
People's Choice Awards winners: Why digital categories were recently addedThe People's Choice Awards aired on Jan. 6 and winners included the sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory' and singer Taylor Swift. Both the People's Choice Awards and similar programs like the Teen Choice Awards recently added categories that honor social media stars.
Fudgy toffee browniesMoist, fudgy brownies with a hint of toffee that are easy to make.
Verbal EnergyWhat we might have done insteadA revisiting of history on the presidential campaign trail provides an occasion for reviewing may and might.
Orson Welles' 'Chimes at Midnight' is likely the greatest Shakespearean film ever'Chimes' is a little-seen 1966 masterpiece by Welles and brings elements of the 'Henry IV' plays and 'Richard II,' among others, together.
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' has become the highest-grossing movie domestically of all time'Force' is now the highest-grossing film domestically without adjusting for inflation. It has done so in a marketplace that is far different than when, for example, past record-holder 'Titanic' arrived on the scene.
'Girls' ending at HBO. Series exemplifies female-led hit TV showReports say the HBO comedy directed by Lena Dunham聽will end after its sixth season ('Girls' will debut its fifth next month). The lack of women TV and film directors continues to stir discussion.
'The Shannara Chronicles': What does the new show say about the changing fortunes of MTV?MTV's new fantasy program 'Shannara' debuted on Jan. 5. The network has been releasing more scripted series. Last year, it struggled with ratings compared to years before.- A life embraced by evergreensFrom childhood winters to Indiana summers, I鈥檝e found solace in pines.
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'American Idol' takes its final bow'American Idol' dominated the pop culture landscape in the early 2000s and discovered such successful singers as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. Now the program's final season will debut on Jan. 6.
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'American Crime' season 2: What ABC learned from cable showsThe second season of ABC's program 'Crime' debuts on Jan. 6. As broadcast networks adjust to the new TV world, 'Crime' shares some features with cable shows, such as a shorter run and a new story each season.
Polar vortex? What Scandinavians teach us about embracing cold weatherPolar vortex: When it comes to getting through another winter, certain folks in northern Europe have found ways to cope.
'American Idol': Will another TV show ever experience the same success?'American Idol' returns for its final season on Jan. 6. The show was once a ratings smash but has gotten much lower ratings in recent years.聽
Guns 'n' Roses will play Coachella: How they compare to past headliners?The band Guns N' Roses will reunite to play at this spring's music festival Coachella. The group is the newest rock act to take the stage at Coachella after past headliners like Paul McCartney, AC/DC, and Roger Waters.
Judd Apatow's 'Love': What it will add to Netflix's comedy lineup'Love' stars 'Community' actress Gillian Jacobs and Paul Rust. Apatow's most recent directing credits include the hit comedy movie 'Trainwreck' and the film 'This Is 40.'
What does dog music sound like? Laurie Anderson is ready to show New YorkMusician Laurie Anderson is performing in New York City's Times Square Monday night, and she encourages all of her fans to bring their dogs.聽
Healthy vegetable soupBanish memories of holiday sweets overload with a bowl of comforting soup.