Category: Entertainment Features
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Fifty Shades Freed, The Casual Vacancy Win 2012 Goodreads Choice Awards
Goodreads just announced the winners of their 2012 Goodreads Choice Awards, including J.K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy and E.L. James’ Fifty Shades Freed.
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Frugal Kiwi Visits the Hobbiton Set in New Zealand
Our favorite Frugal Kiwi, Melanie McMinn, recently visited Hobbiton, a picturesque farmland (and working sheep and beef farm) near Matamata in the North Island of New Zealand.
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Entertainment Daily: Francesca Eastwood, James Franco, Brad Pitt and More
Here’s a round-up of the day’s entertainment news, featuring Francesca Eastwood, Brad Pitt, James Franco and more.
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I’m Thankful for These Ten Movies from 2012
Happy Thanksgiving! Good time to reflect on all the great (and not-so-great) movies Jane has seen this year. Here are ten movies for which she’s thankful.
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Why Kevin Clash Didn’t Need to Resign from Sesame Street
Kevin Clash, the voice of Sesame Street’s Elmo, has resigned from the show amid underage sex allegations. Jane thinks that was a drastic move.
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Cookies on TV and in the Movies: Seinfeld, Shrek, The Santa Clause and More
Everyone loves to eat cookies, but we also can’t get enough of them on TV and in the movies. Brette Sember rounds up some notable cookie references on the big and small screens.
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Five Reasons to Celebrate the End of The Twilight Saga
At long last, the Twilight Saga finally comes to an end today. John Dempsey gives his five reasons why we should be celebrating the finale.
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Option Overload: How to Choose a Movie
Trying to figure out what to watch on your next movie night? Blake Reeve helps to narrow the options and keep everyone in the house happy.
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Reel Life With Jane’s Ten Best Election-Themed Movies
Guess what? It’s election day! In the spirit of democracy and freedom, here are Jane’s top ten election-themed movies. See if you agree with her choices.
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Three Life Lessons from Chasing Mavericks
You can always count on surfing movies to deliver some valuable lessons that translate to real life. Jane covers three from Chasing Mavericks.
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Best Disney Lucasfilm Mashups: Jabba the Pooh
After yesterday’s announcement about the Disney Lucasfilm merger, the Web is buzzing with fun mashups like Chitty Chitty Death Star and Jabba the Pooh. What’s your favorite?
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Strong Females in Film and Fiction: Jane Eyre, Eowyn, Katniss and More
S.R. Johannes offers her top ten kick-ass females in film and literature, including Scarlett O’Hara, Eowyn, Jane Eyre, Katniss Everdeen and more.