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Joe Cocker remembered for gravelly soulful soundIt was learned Monday that the British singer had passed away in Colorado.
Maple chocolate pecan piePecan pie gets even more decadent by swapping corn syrup for maple syrup, toasting the pecans ahead of time, and adding chocolate. Serve a slice with a little homemade whipped cream and guests will be eating out of your hand.
One filmmaker suggests kids steal guns from parents for gun safetyOne filmmaker's radical suggestion for gun control might be a little much for educators, and even those obeying and supporting gun control laws.
'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' wins the box office weekend despite mixed reviews'Armies' is the third and final film in the 'Hobbit' trilogy. The movies 'Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb' and 'Annie' also opened this weekend, also receiving mixed to poor reviews from critics.- Christmas lights shine bright for all agesBe it the single strand of Christmas lights hung on a tree, or millions of blinking bulbs visible from space, light peeping during the holidays is great for kids and adults.
'The Interview': Should the movie have been made in the first place?Monitor film critic Peter Rainer was able to see the controversial comedy before studio Sony pulled the film from distribution altogether.- 'Convos with my 2-year-old' turns tantrums into a good laughSome parents tame tantrums with a time out. Others turn on the video camera and turn a meltdown into comedy for other parents.
'Mr. Turner': The protagonist is only a caricatureActor Timothy Spall plays the part of the artist as a cranky burbler, though director Mike Leigh and cinematographer Dick Pope succeed marvelously with the look of the film.
'Annie' eerily ignores the current rich/poor divide'Annie' star聽Quvenzhan茅聽Wallis is radiantly charming in the title role of a foster child who charms a billionaire, but the movie is indifferently directed and musical numbers don't exactly bring down the house.
Black walnut fudgeEveryone loves a morsel of fudge over the holidays. Here's a recipe for delicious chocolate fudge with chopped black walnuts.
A president, an astronaut, Muppets, and stars: Who appeared on final 'Colbert' episode?The final episode of the Comedy Central program included Colbert meeting Abraham Lincoln and Santa Claus, a massive group sing-along, and... Colbert conquering death.
Top Picks: Holiday music editionLooking for something to play during your holiday party? We've found some great selections for you.
Soft and chewy molasses gingerdoodlesThese delicious cookies are like a gingerbread and snickerdoodle mash-up! Dunk one in some egg nog for holiday cheer.- 'Team America' showings canceled. Try some other patriotic movie optionsIn Texas, one theater tried to screen聽鈥淭eam America: World Police鈥� instead of "The Interview." But Paramount Pictures pulled the plug. Still, there may be better patriotic movies to watch at home.聽
'Annie' updates the classic story with cell phones, political campaigns'Annie' stars聽Quvenzhan茅 Wallis as a foster kid who catches the attention of a cell phone billionaire who's running for mayor. The film co-stars Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, and Rose Byrne.
AP: US child abuse deaths near 800 for six-year span as CPS fails to protectUnderreporting of abuse cases, understaffing of chid service agencies, and cases reported but never investigated are some of the factors playing into a high number of child deaths caused by abuse. 聽
Sony vs. North Korea: A lesson about bullies for my sonAn opportunity for a parenting lesson sometimes comes at the oddest time, like when a major motion picture is pulled from theaters because of foreign threats.聽
'The Interview': How one theater is fighting back against the decision to pull the filmThe Texas movie theater the Alamo Drafthouse is planning to screen the 2004 film 'Team America: World Police' on Dec. 27 following Sony's decision to cancel the release of the comedy 'The Interview.' 'Team' pokes fun at former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il.
Verbal EnergyHow to avoid being led down a garden pathThis problem is common enough that linguists have their own special nickname for it.
The 10 best movies of 2014: Our critic's picksMonitor critic Peter Rainer chooses the best 10 movies of the year. What films made his list?