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What 'Batman v Superman' sneak peek reveals and why audiences want this movieA short scene from the upcoming 'Batman v Superman' film has been released. The movie represents one of Hollywood's most important current business strategies.
Why hang your own holiday lights if someone else will climb the ladder?Some landscaping companies are brightening up their ledgers in the off season by hanging Christmas lights for homeowners.
How 'Good Dinosaur' performed at the box office and a look at end-of-the-year results'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay 鈥� Part 2,' 'Creed,' and 'The Good Dinosaur' were some of the highest-grossing films over Thanksgiving weekend. As the end of the year approaches, what movies have done the best at the box office?
How Adele surpassed previous sales record holder with new album '25'Adele's '25' not only broke the record for most albums sold in a week but left it far behind. The singer's album sales numbers are far beyond what any other music act is achieving.
'Gods of Egypt': Why the controversy over diversity is different this timeAfter the film faced criticism over the lack of diversity among the cast for the Egypt-set movie, 'Gods' director Alex Proyas and 'Gods' studio Lionsgate both apologized for the casting choices. 'Gods' stars 'Game of Thrones' actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Gerard Butler of 'Olympus Has Fallen.'
Turkey and dumpling soupThis economical yet delicious soup utilizes leftover turkey stuffing to make perfect dumplings.
What 'The Danish Girl' actor Eddie Redmayne learned from playing a transgender roleRedmayne portrays Lili Elbe in the new movie 'Danish.' 'The first time I walked on set [as Lili] I felt scrutinized,' the actor said. 'It was interesting because it was something that a lot of the [transgender] women I'd met had spoken about.'
'Creed' star Sylvester Stallone is still the center of the series for some fans'Creed' stars Michael B. Jordan as Adonis, the son of Rocky Balboa's opponent Apollo Creed, but moviegoers seem to still want to see Stallone, whose character Rocky coaches Adonis, as part of the story.
'The Danish Girl': The protagonist remains something of a mystery'Danish' stars Eddie Redmayne as Lili Elbe, one of the first people to undergo gender reassignment surgery.
'In Jackson Heights' is a marvelous look at the clash and glory of human diversity'Jackson,' which is about the famously multiethnic neighborhood in Queens, New York, is timely because of the immigration debate, but it is also timeless.
Thanksgiving leftovers: Curried turkey saladSpice up your Turkey Day leftovers with a curried salad for lunch.
'Victor Frankenstein': Hollywood puts new spin on a classic horror story'Frankenstein' stars James McAvoy as the scientist and Daniel Radcliffe as his assistant, Igor. Will an old story and a new twist appeal to audiences over Thanksgiving weekend?
Top Picks: 'Petty: The Biography,' NBC's 'The Wiz Live!,' and moreNovelist William Boyd develops intriguing fictional snapshots with his tale of a British female photographer in 'Sweet Caress,' PBS's 'Off the Menu: Asian America' is an intriguing look at how community, identity, and food are intertwined, and more top picks.
Thanksgiving leftovers: Turkey, sweet potato, and corn chowderThe best part of Thanksgiving? Days of leftovers made from your favorite dishes. Here's how to combine a few favorites to make a turkey chowder.
Thanksgiving Day TV marathons: Here's what's on todayReady for some post-meal TV relaxation time? Here are some of your best options for Thanksgiving TV viewing.聽
Verbal EnergyArchitects redux and the case for jargonThe Monitor鈥檚 language columnist surprises herself by making the case for jargon.
Spiced pumpkin cheesecakeThe key to this pumpkin cheesecake is the spices. It will quickly take its place alongside other favorite Thanksgiving desserts.
Pumpkin pecan pieWhy choose between desserts on Thanksgiving? Make this pumpkin and pecan mash-up in one delicious pie.
'The Good Dinosaur': The script is functional, the animation is not memorable'Dinosaur' centers on apatosaurus Arlo (voiced by Raymond Ochoa), who must find his way back to his family and encounters a little boy, Spot (Jack Bright), along the way.
'The Good Dinosaur': Are we in another animated Golden Age?'Dinosaur' is the newest film from animation powerhouse Pixar. While studios have had stumbles, audiences have been seeing Pixar and Disney, among others, put out some consistently good work over the last several years.