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Movie Review: A 'Lord of the Rings' tradition turns small-scale in the anime 'Rohirrim'

It’s a discombobulating experience, after a “Lord of the Rings” trilogy that was built, down to every frame and hobbit hair, for the big screen, to see something so comparatively minor, ...

ABC News - 6d

How to make root beer ham this holiday season

New York Times Cooking is celebrating the season with a simple recipe for root beer ham. Preparation work takes less than 20 minutes and the rest is done in the oven.

CBS News - 6d

This Super Mario Bros. Movie Character May Not Be In The Sequel

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is getting a sequel, but the character Foreman Spike may not be part of it. Comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco, who voiced the character in the first film, recently ...

GameSpot - 6d

Tips for tipping this holiday season

A new survey from Bankrate found that the majority of people who have housekeepers, childcare providers and teachers are planning to give them a tip for the holidays. And at least a quarter of U.S. ...

CBS News - 6d

Think you know the differences between UK and US spelling? Take our quiz

From beer and facial hair to stomach bugs and car parts, test your knowledge of English’s transatlantic idiosyncrasies. Zoe Williams: Online puzzles are puzzling enough without all this American ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

These Lego Jigsaw Puzzles Are A Great Holiday Gift Idea

Shopping for a Lego fan this year, but want to get them something more unique than a traditional set of bricks? Then check out the surprisingly long list of Lego jigsaw puzzles up for grabs. These ...

GameSpot - Dec. 10

MPs should quiz ‘finfluencers’, says Treasury select committee chair

Meg Hillier highlights concern over people turning to ‘some random on TikTok’ for financial guidance

Financial Times - Dec. 10

Kristen Arnett on Holiday Gifts

The author keeps a list on her phone of gift ideas. “During the year, if someone close to me mentioned something that they really like or really want, I put a note in right then.”

The New York Times - Dec. 9

41+ last-minute holiday gifts that ship fast

The best last-minute gifts from brands like Brooklinen, Theragun and Lego.

NBC News - Dec. 9

Marrakech festival spotlights tensions animating Morocco's movie industry

Each year, celebrities descend on Morocco to attend the Marrakech International Film Festival, enjoy warm weather, luxurious resorts and laud the power of cinema

ABC News - Dec. 8

How I Aged Into the Bad Christmas Movie

One December morning, a millennial critic awoke to discover that she had been begrudgingly charmed by an onslaught of Hallmark and Netflix holiday films.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Miho Nakayama, Japanese Music and Movie Star, Dies at 54

A top-selling pop singer as a teenager in the 1980s, she also had an award-winning career as a dramatic actress.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

The 42 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (December 2024)

Joy, Hot Frosty, and Will & Harper are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.

Wired - Dec. 7

Orcas sport an old accessory and classic car company gets a rebrand: The weekly news quiz

Donald Trump, Village People, YMCA, Jake Retzlaff, Spotify wrapped, bitcoin price, South Korea, martial law, Jaguar, Frontier Airlines, word of the year

NBC News - Dec. 7

Parols, Filipino Holiday Stars, Are Perhaps Best Bought

This year, I found a new way to celebrate my heritage through parols, colorful star-shaped lanterns.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Holiday gift suggestions for your gamer | The DeanBeat

OK, I've been a little late coming up with my holiday gift guide, as we've already passed both Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

VentureBeat - Dec. 6

Movie Review: A wordless Latvian cat parable about climate change is the year's best animated movie

“Flow” is quite easily the best animated movie of the year and one of the most poetic ecological parables in recent memory, writes AP Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review

ABC News - Dec. 6

It’s Not Too Late to Rein In Holiday Spending

Research suggests that you’ll spend less than you otherwise would by setting a strict budget — even if you go over the budget.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Sports quiz of the week: scoring streaks, goalkeeping heroics and reality TV

Test your knowledge of the week in football, rugby union, cricket, NFL and more Continue reading...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

The best movies of 2024 — and where to find them

The best movies of 2024 include 'Anora,' 'Smile 2,' 'A Real Pain,' 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' and 'Dune: Part Two,' according to our critic Amy Nicholson.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6

'Magnolia' made me want to write about movies. Then Hollywood stopped making movies like 'Magnolia'

Paul Thomas Anderson's sprawling San Fernando Valley epic is as exhilarating now as it was in 1999. In today's Hollywood, though, its ambition seems almost out of reach.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6

The Office Holiday Party Is Back. But What to Wear?

Tips from The Times’ fashion director on how to navigate the sartorial anxieties of the season.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Tsunami Warning in San Francisco ‘Felt Like a Science Fiction Movie’

Many Bay Area residents raced away from the ocean after a jolting cellphone alert warned, “You are in danger.” Others raced toward it.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Q&A: Binoche and Fiennes on reuniting for ‘The Return' and fighting for meaningful movies

Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche became friends while playing lovers in “Wuthering Heights.”

ABC News - Dec. 5

The 34 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (December 2024)

Thelma, Gladiator, and Kinds of Kindness are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.

Wired - Dec. 5

Weekly quiz: Which baby boy's name was knocked off the top spot?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

BBC News - Dec. 5

Stock buybacks soar as holiday rally breaks records

Buyback plans surge to a fresh record as stock market heads for biggest two-year gain in a quarter-century

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

The King William’s College quiz: are you ready to solve the world’s most challenging puzzle?

Pupils at King William’s college on the Isle of Man have been tormented by its annual general knowledge quiz since 1905. Can you rack up more than the average score of two?. Editor’s note: the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Review: 'Black Doves' is a holiday thriller of the heart

Led by Keira Knightley, Sarah Lancashire and Ben Whishaw, this London-set Christmastime thriller is full of feelings.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers

Break out your “Dune” popcorn bucket: It's time for the best movies of the year

ABC News - Dec. 4

Police quiz UK nurse convicted of killing 7 babies over more infant deaths

British detectives have questioned nurse Lucy Letby, who is serving life in prison for killing seven babies, over the deaths of several more infants

ABC News - Dec. 4

Is Robert Pattinson the Last True Movie Star?

He may have wanted to be an actor without being a celebrity. But then he turned his fame into its own kind of performance.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Your Guide to New York City’s Holiday Windows

This year’s displays include tens of thousands of rhinestones, retired taxis and a “Wicked”-themed forest menagerie.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

The top books and experiences for the wealthy this holiday season

J.P. Morgan Private Bank's "NextList2025" includes four museums, two wineries, four Broadway shows and 10 books.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Philadelphia ready to go the distance with RockyFest week dedicated to 'Rocky' movies

Rocky Balboa fans are ready to go the distance to honor Philly’s favorite fictional fighter almost 50 years after the first movie launched the enduring series of an underdog boxer persevering ...

ABC News - Dec. 3

Philadelphia ready to go the distance with RockyFest week dedicated to 'Rocky' movies

Rocky Balboa fans are ready to go the distance to honor Philly’s favorite fictional fighter almost 50 years after the first movie launched the enduring series of an underdog boxer persevering ...

ABC News - Dec. 3