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'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
'Merlin' returns for a new season: a preview'Merlin' will have a fourth season that contains challenges for the young wizard as well as his friend Arthur as they fight off the sorceress Morgana.
Norwegian Wood: movie reviewHaruki Murakami's bestseller 'Norwegian Wood' makes it to the big screen in this languidly聽beautiful interpretation.聽- Pina: movie reviewWim Wenders documentary on German choreographer Pina Bausch leaves as much mystery as enlightenment.
John Mellencamp: It's About You: movie review'John Mellencamp: It's About You' captures the rocker on summer tour in the South along with the poetic melancholy of rural America.聽
Black bean soup with cumin and salsa verdeA quick, tasty, and good-for-you soup.
Reformed Van Halen performs intimate NYC gigDavid Lee Roth reunited with Eddie and Alex Van Halen to play an intimate show at New York's historical Cafe Wa?- 'The Vampire Diaries' has the best new male character on TV in 2011'The Vampire Diaries' actor Joseph Morgan was the best new actor on a TV show with his villainous Klaus
6 movies you should see before the Golden Globes 6 movies you should see before the Golden Globes ceremony on Jan. 15
Hazelnut sesame granola clustersMaking your own granola is easy and satisfying in a 'made by you' kind of way.
My son gets his (driving) wingsToday's driving schools for teenagers are a far cry from an older cousin taking on the teaching duties.
Cowboy culture in suburban Bavaria: 'Wilkommen pardner!'In suburban Bavaria, cowboy culture is greeted with a howdy -- and a German twist.
'Revenge,' 'Happy Endings' are two of 2011's TV highlights'Revenge' and 'Happy Endings' were two of the best things about TV in 2011
Stocking your 'real food' kitchenTips for cost savings and what to store in your pantry and 'fridge.
Teaching on the runLife lessons from a 100-mile expedition in the Indian desert.- So, just where is this omnibus taking us?The Monitor's language columnist ponders how a word that once referred to horse-drawn carriages now refers to legislative packages with something for everyone.