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"Flushed" from so much laughing
By Kate Harter | Nov. 11, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
"Flushed Away" is a hit with kids. A big hit. So big, it was sold out the night after it premiered and was then packed the next day with youngsters ready to laugh their pants off and have the time of their lives. And that's saying something.
"The End" is fearsomely fantastic
By Ankhi Guhathakurta | Nov. 10, 2006, midnight | In Books »
Dear Reader, You have undoubtedly arrived at this page with the intention of reading a review, a word which here means a "warning begging you to tread with caution," of Lemony Snicket's new novel, "The End." If that is the case, I sincerely hope that for the sake of your own well being, you cease your pursuit of such grim information. Your time would be much better spent perusing the charming Humor section of this website, as you will find none here. But, should you choose to remain, I cannot deter you. It is my solemn duty as a journalist to inform, and I shall therefore go about this as best I can and claim no responsibility for the head-smashing which will inevitably accompany your reading of this review.
"Flushed Away" is flush full of fun
By Sarah Kinter | Nov. 10, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
The charm of "Flushed Away," a new and brilliant animated film about English sewer rats, is in the details. Blink and you'll miss the Kafka-reading cockroach, the British Nemo knock-off ("'Ave you seen me dad?"), the eggbeater speedboats and the doomsayer rat wearing not a sandwich board, but an actual sandwich.
Pumpkin Perfect
By Maya Calabrese | Nov. 9, 2006, midnight | In Food »
Now that the Halloween festivities are over, some of you over-zealous decorators may find that you have a problem on your hands. You remember those 18 pumpkins you carved to look like the Adams Family? Yeah, well now they're just sitting there rotting on your doorstep. If you're looking for the tastiest possible way to get rid of some pumpkins, or just some great recipes to experiment with in the upcoming weeks before Thanksgiving, look no further. While it's probably not such a great idea to use pumpkins that have been sitting outside for anywhere from several days to several weeks, these recipes are still a great way to get rid of new pumpkins.
Bragging rights for "Borat"
By Ashley Lau | Nov. 8, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
In the pleading words of Borat Sagdiyev, "Please come see my movie, if not success, I will be execute." It looks like Kazakhstan's sixth most famous man will be keeping his head.
"Flushed Away" stays clean on screen
By Elsi Wu | Nov. 7, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
A new brand of toilet humor, "Flushed Away" is one of few animated films that breaches the gap between funny and sophisticated humor. From the creators of "Wallace & Gromit," this British creation brings inventiveness to a season of animated films that has so far been less than comically satisfying. With a host of stars to breathe life into the film's dazzling animations, "Flushed Away" is a surprising hit for casual weekend movie-goers.
"Babel" thrills
By Boris Vassilev | Nov. 6, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
The lonely, windswept steppes of the Moroccan desert as two boys run after their family's goats. The delirious, high tempo strobe lights of a Japanese nightclub as seen through the eyes of deaf-mute girl. The smile on a mother's face at her son's traditional Mexican wedding, as the party goes far into the night. Three seemingly unrelated worlds, all of them linked by a single shot from a rifle in Alejandro González Iñárritu's powerful new film, "Babel."
"Bat out of Hell": Back to success
By Alexis Egan | Nov. 5, 2006, midnight | In Music »
Classic rock and roll musicians know how hard it is to produce an album that is new enough to keep our attention but not so different to disappoint loyal fans. And even with nearly 40 years under his belt, Meat Loaf finds the perfect balance between these needs in his newest CD "Bat out of Hell III: The Monster is Loose."
"Borat" beats all
By Simon Kanter | Nov. 2, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
Jak sie masz. My name a Simon. Silver Chips Online is send me to Americans Film Institute for review moviefilm, "Borat." You read!
"The OC" season four returns without roar
By Kate Harter, Julia Mazerov | Nov. 2, 2006, midnight | In Television »
Remember the days of "The OC" season one, when the show was a Wednesday night phenomena? When your entire AIM Buddy List would be full of away messages that said it was "OC time!" By season two, the craze had died down, and by the end of the third season, only a few straggling fans remained as loyal watchers every Thursday, hoping that their once all-time favorite show could somehow redeem itself. We're two of those straggling fans here to take a look at the newest season, which starts Nov. 2, at 9 p.m. on FOX, and evaluate whether creator Josh Schwartz can pick up the shards of his seemingly shattered show.
"Scary" movies for the squeamish
By Johanna Gretschel | Oct. 30, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
Scary slasher flicks are the essence of Halloween. Blood, guts and gore always are the perfect ingredients for a movie, right? But for those who get nightmares from "Scooby-Doo" and keep on the 100-watt nightlight by their bed, there is still hope for surviving a Halloween movie. Turn all the lights on, curl up into a little ball and enjoy the five best SCO-approved scream-free films!
Homemade Dumplings
By David Jia | Oct. 30, 2006, midnight | In Entrées »
A few hundred years ago, a tradition began that mandated people eat only dumplings on the Chinese New Year. Nowadays, pre-prepared dumplings can be found in any Chinese store. Even so, homemade dumplings have a certain indescribable flavor that can't be found in store-bought brands. If you still don't think it's worth the trouble, making dumplings is a fun experience, and the results are more than worth the effort put into it. So find a nice Saturday afternoon, gather the entire family and have lots of fun making your own dumplings!
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
By Erica Turner | Oct. 29, 2006, midnight | In Food »
After carving a pumpkin to use as Halloween decoration, most people forget that a pumpkin can also be used as food. The seeds of a pumpkin, when cooked correctly can become a delicious autumn snack.
"Tenth Circle" is filled with holes
By Bridget Egan | Oct. 29, 2006, midnight | In Books »
When Dante Alighieri wrote his classic novel "The Divine Comedy" about the nine levels of hell, nobody knew where he drew his ideas. The hell created by Dante has long been feared by humanity, who constantly struggle with the idea of the dark pits of an eternity of misery. Yet an ever more torturous experience than Dante's version of hell is enduring Jodi Picoult's "Tenth Circle."
Transylvania Pork Stew
By Erica Turner | Oct. 29, 2006, midnight | In Entrées »
This hearty stew is full of meat and vegetables and is sure to cure anyone under a hunger spell. After a chilly night in the pumpkin patch, this southwestern-flavored stew recipe will warm up any superhero, monster, ghost or vampire. The stew also comes with a bat-shaped pastry cut-out.
Trick-or-treat Caramel Corn
By Erica Turner | Oct. 29, 2006, midnight | In Food »
Caramel corn is a simple snack that is great for any Halloween party. The treat is easy to make and fun to nibble on. The snack is not only colorful but yummy and is a great addition to a table full of enticing food.
Hot Buttered Cranberry Cider
By Erica Turner | Oct. 29, 2006, midnight | In Food »
After coming home from a cold night of collecting delicious Halloween candy, trick-or-treaters of any age will enjoy this recipe which provides a new taste for old-fashioned cider.
Ghosts in the Graveyard
By Mary Donahue | Oct. 29, 2006, midnight | In Food »
Halloween food fare tends to run a narrow range between Snickers bars and Skittles, but if you feel devishly daring this Halloween you might try this wickedly delicious pudding-based dish. Both creative and tasty, this is perfect for parties and can be made either in a casserole dish or parfait style in individual serving cups.
Butterfinger Caramel Apples
By Erica Turner | Oct. 29, 2006, midnight | In Desserts »
Everyone knows when it is time for Halloween, it is time for caramel apples. Enjoy this seasonal treat with a little Butterfinger twist!
Spiced Bat Wings
By Erica Turner | Oct. 29, 2006, midnight | In Sides »
The unusual addition of curry to this recipe makes these chicken wings especially delicious. The savory flavor creates a new snack that will leave people wanting more of this Halloween snack.
"Flags of Our Fathers" raises the standards high
By Hareesh Ganesan | Oct. 25, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
All those war movies out there, "Saving Private Ryan," "Forrest Gump" and "Pearl Harbor" all tell the same story. War sucks, but there are always the heroes fighting for their countries' values. "Flags Of Our Fathers" has no such delusions.
Marie Antoi-WHAT?
By Brittany Allen | Oct. 24, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
Note to everyone who is currently standing in line to see "Marie Antoinette": run, do not walk, to your nearest CVS. Buy yourself a sophisticated looking notebook and a pen. Not only will you look cool and aloof as you scribble throughout the movie, but you will need to take some notes to keep track of the film's scattered plot — plus you can doodle when you get too confused to keep watching. Also, don't forget to bring extra cash so you can calm your rattling nerves and whining stomach with a Lemon Buzzball from CakeLove post-viewage, because this movie will make you hungry for all kinds of substance afterwards, only one of which is cake.
"The Grudge 2" is tuh-h-h-h-h-hribble
By Cole Brown, Robert Feasley | Oct. 20, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
"The Grudge 2," the sequel to "The Grudge," fails to advance the already-exhausted plot-line. Aside from killing off Karen Davis (Sarah Michelle Gellar), it does little more than provide cheap scares via slow-pan-shots. And, worst of all, it makes the seemingly straightforward story of Kayako, the not-so-friendly-ghost, even more complicated.
A zest for zPizza
By Erica Turner | Oct. 19, 2006, midnight | In Entertainment »
The first thing you notice as you open the pastel lettered doors of zPizza is the intense smell of pizza cooking in the oven, accompanied by vibrant red and orange colored walls adorned with pictures of different vegetables. Chefs stand in the open preparation area where salads, calzones, sandwiches and pizzas are made to order, and the big searing oven sits behind the registers where friendly employees wait to take your order.
"Man" of the moment
By Caitlin Schneiderhan | Oct. 18, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
"What would happen if a fake newsman like Jon Stewart decided to run for president?" This is not the question that the new Robin Williams movie, "Man of the Year," asks the audience. The real question is, "What would happen if Jon Stewart decided to run for president, and then there was a voting scandal and some massive cover-up and a giant conspiracy that Laura Linney was attempting desperately to uncover and mysterious men in black? And what if there was an awkward romance between Linney and Williams, even though Williams is probably old enough to be her father?"
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