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'Effie Gray' is tastefully dourActress Dakota Fanning is touching in the film, but the movie itself could use a lot more oomph.
'While We're Young' is skimpy in its female characterizationsThe newest film by writer-director Noah Baumbach has his usual strengths like sharp urban insights and brainy comedy. But it also has a visual style that's serviceable at best.
A Passover meal: short ribs with root vegetables and spring herbsA Passover meal that is hearty with the last remaining winter vegetables but has a few hints of the arriving spring.
'Fantastic Four' latest trailer: Why fans should feel good about rebootThe upcoming version of 'Fantastic Four' is coming at a time when Marvel has shown that most of its movies will be satisfying creatively. In addition, the new film is helmed by a director who has already shown he can make a mostly critically-praised movie about superheroes.
Easter ham with a brown sugar glazeFor Easter, try a brown sugar glazed ham 鈥� a perfect marriage of savory and sweet.
Top Picks: PBS's 'Inside the Court of Henry VIII,' Tobias Jesso Jr.'s album 'Goon,' and moreThe Oscar-nominated movie 'The Imitation Game' features a deeply felt performance by Benedict Cumberbatch, 'The Wrecking Crew'聽goes deep on one of music history鈥檚 coolest chapters, and more top picks.
'Furious 7' is graceless but handles Paul Walker's exit wellThe movie is a clobberfest but if a thriller is only as good as its bad guy, 'Furious 7' does a fairly good job with Jason Statham's Deckard Shaw.
Carrot cake with cream cheese frostingCarrot cake is the perfect dessert for Easter, springtime 鈥� or anytime, really.
'Mad Men' creator Matthew Weiner on the final episodes: 'We deal with the consequences of material success'The acclaimed AMC drama begins airing its final episodes on April 5. 'Mad Men' stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Vincent Kartheiser, and Elisabeth Moss, among others.
'Furious 7': Here's why this movie franchise is such a successThe 'Fast and the Furious' franchise is one of the biggest in Hollywood. Here's what keeps moviegoers coming back for the series that stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Dwayne Johnson.
Verbal EnergySemantic bleaching, in your own kitchenThe flowers in your vase are more closely related to the flour in your cupboard than you may realize.
Crustless Greek spinach pieA healthy version of spanakopita without the crust.
Can Tidal 'reestablish value of music' or just pad coffers of mega-stars?Jay-Z and musician co-owners say Tidal can help artists big and small receive a larger chunk of streaming revenue, but critics wonder if much profit will be left for new musicians after paying out to millionaire owners.- Why news on April Fool's Day may confuseApril Fool's Day puts news consumers on high alert for hoax news stories, with the result of making actual stories appear false.
'The X-Files' reboot: Why a limited-run TV series is a good thingAre other 'X-Files' original cast members coming back for the new episodes? Fans will have to wait and see. Those who were frustrated by the series' original run should be encouraged by the fact that the new episodes have a set beginning and end (for now, anyway).
Yes, you can grow rosesWhen it comes to maintenance, new shrub varieties are practically care-free.
Our dogs have no pedigree, but they do have ambitionNot to be show dogs, mind you: One wants to be a husky. The other aims to be a big black dog.聽
Foreign adoptions by Americans lowest since 1982New State Department data shows adoptions from Ukraine, Haiti, and South Korea are on the rise, while adoptions from other countries remain suspended due to concerns of child-trafficking and other abuses.
How accurate is 'House of Cards?' Very, says President Clinton.Former president Bill Clinton is apparently a huge fan of Netflix's 'House of Cards,' starring Kevin Spacey. And it's not the acting that impresses the 42nd president, it's the accurate portrayal of the back-room political dealings that has Mr. Clinton watching. 聽
Gingery peanut miso sauceMake a big batch of this sauce at the beginning of the week to use on vegetables, rice, or meat.
