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- 'Contraband' is just average, but action fans will be satisfied'Contraband' is nothing special, but Mark Wahlberg fans looking for an average heist movie will likely be happy
- Top Picks: Examining the Wild West, an opera on Anne Boleyn, and more'Moneyball' features a great performance by Brad Pitt, jazz duo Charlie Haden and Hank Jones release a beautiful collection of hymns and spirituals, a video shows breathtaking views of Ho Chi Minh City and the traffic inside it, and more top picks.
- Teacher's pest, redeemedHe was wildly smart and witty but also picked fights and stole.
- Big winners at People's Choice Awards: Katy Perry, 'Harry Potter,' despite ratings drop (+video)Katy Perry,聽Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, are the big winners at this years People's Choice Awards.聽
- Point of view: Wedding photo fantasiesIn Beijing, a wedding means an elaborate photo shoot, complete with props, ladders and lighting equipment.
- 'The Devil Inside' writers are making another movie -- a sequel?'The Devil Inside' writers say they're making another found-footage horror movie. Will it be a 'Devil' sequel or something new?
- Fantasy goes darkAs new franchises replace 'Harry Potter' and 'Twilight' a grimmer, more apocalyptic tone haunts the story line.
- Avgholemono: Greek lemon and rice soupWarm, hearty, and flavorful without being heavy.
- People's Choice Awards 2012: Katy Perry and Harry Potter take top spotsKaty Perry won the most awards at the聽People's Choice Awards 2012. 聽'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' came in a close second.
- 'One Tree Hill': Series creator isn't looking for happy endings'One Tree Hill' may say goodbye to a beloved main character, say the show's creator and cast.
- Verbal EnergyAfter the holidays, so much to unpack!The Monitor's language columnist on the usefulness of the suitcase metaphor.
- 10 great movies by Steven Spielberg As his direction of 'War Horse' gets awards buzz, here are 10 of Spielberg's best films
- Smoked salmon and cucumber saladFresh, simple, and deliciously good for you.
- 'The Devil Inside' intrigues, but ultimately isn't worth it'The Devil Inside' is another film in the crowded 'found footage' horror genre that doesn't bring much new material to the table.
- Sweet potato sage pasta with chickenA handful of fresh ingredients make a sweet/savory pasta dish that鈥檚 weeknight quick.
- 'Star Trek 2': J.J. Abrams discusses 3-D, Benedict CumberbatchThe sequel's director says he's pleased with the look of the first movie in 3-D and adds that British actor Benedict Cumberbatch may not play the villain.
- 'The Devil Inside' scares up a monstrous $34.5 million opening weekendThe surprise hit from Paramount Pictures debuted well above industry expectations as horror fans crowded theaters for the low-budget tale about exorcists trying to free a woman possessed by evil spirits.
- Meatless Monday: Coconut ginger vegetable soupA lovely Thai soup that intermingles lemony, spicy, and creamy flavors.
- 'Downton Abbey': catch up before the season 2 premiere Whether you missed the first season and want to start watching now or just need a refresher, here's what happened at Downton Abbey last season.
- 10 roles that earned Meryl Streep Oscar nominations As Streep earns buzz for 'The Iron Lady,' here are 10 other films that got the attention of the Academy