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Family Man Brad Pitt: ‘I Haven’t Known Life to Be Any Happier’
The superstar talks about raising kids, his change in focus, and life with Angelina Jolie.
Holly Tucker Sings Hymn on ‘The Voice:’ Comforting After Oklahoma Tornado
Holly Tucker sang “How Great Thou Art” as America watched with judges Shakira, Usher, Blake Shelton, and Adam Levine.
Golden Star: ‘Hangover’ Star Zach Galifianakis Pays Rent for Homeless Friend
He didn’t forget the people he knew before he hit it big.
‘Rapture Palooza’ Movie: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Is making fun of Jesus, God, and the Bible a problem?
Review: ‘Great Gatsby’ Still Beats On Against the Current
I’m not sure I understood the book until I saw this movie. Yeah. I said that.
Did Baz Lurhrmann Ruin Gatsby? (Audio Review with Jen Chaney)
Jen Chaney and Rebecca Cusey discuss whether Leonardo DiCaprio is better than Robert Redford, if Baz Luhrmann was Luhrmanny enough, and whether our neighbors would want to see the film.
Phone Apps Explained for Parents: Should Your Kid SnapChat?
The photo sharing phone app is all the rage with kids. But don’t panic. I SAID DON’T PANIC! Sarah Brooks is on the job.
Reviews of Movies Now Playing
Review: ‘Great Gatsby’ Still Beats On Against the Current
I’m not sure I understood the book until I saw this movie. Yeah. I said that.
Did Baz Lurhrmann Ruin Gatsby? (Audio Review with Jen Chaney)
Jen Chaney and Rebecca Cusey discuss whether Leonardo DiCaprio is better than Robert Redford, if Baz Luhrmann was Luhrmanny enough, and whether our neighbors would want to see the film.
The Profound Mystery of ‘To The Wonder’
Love, faith, marriage, and quiet reflection in Terrence Malick’s latest work.
Review: ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ Just Feels Good
When America is attacked, America fights back. Youbetcha.
Review: ‘The Croods’ Tells an Age-Old Story. Again. And Oddly.
The cave-man animated flick has strengths and weaknesses, much like cave men themselves.
Review: ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Blows Away Cynicism
Blowing away cynicism like a mighty tornado of sincerity. And that’s a wonderful thing.
Review: It’s Not You, It’s ‘A Good Day to Die Hard’
“A Good Day to Die Hard” will drive you to self-analysis. And not in a good way.
‘Zero Dark Thirty’ is Very Gripping and Very Demanding
In the hunt to find Osama bin Laden, there are no small clues. A review.
Review: ‘This is 40′ and It’s Not Pretty
‘This is 40′ is disjointed, occasionally brilliant, but ultimately depressing.
This Season’s Must See Movie: Les Miserables
I don’t know if we can be friends if you don’t see this movie.
Review: Don’t ‘Play for Keeps’
Skip Playing for Keeps. Men like George are not worth your time and neither is the film.
Review: ‘Killing Them Softly’ Makes a Lot out of Murder
‘Killing them Softly’ manages to put humanity in the mob hitman scene.
Out of the Theater: Rebecca on Life, Etc.
Instagram and Your Kids: Advice for Protecting Their Safety and Their Self-Image
How can social media be a good thing for your tweens or teens (and parents too), or at least not a harmful thing?
Protecting Kids’ Heart-Deep Identity: A Note to Parents about Instagram
Now your child’s self-worth is quantifiable in followers, likes, and reposts. It’s the unforeseen results of social networking.
You Want to Honor the Boston Bombing Victims? Invite a Muslim to Dinner
Grill for peace. Lemonade for America. Potato salad for understanding (hold the bacon)!
Sheer Brilliance: Reasons My Son is Crying Tumblr
I have no idea why my toddler daughter cried. She was insane. Isn’t that enough?
Remembering Grandad and Peleliu
A United States Marine told the battlefield story that earned him a Bronze Star.
An Update on Leaving Facebook: Frankly, I’m Shocked at the Difference It’s Made
I wish all breakups felt this good.
Leaving Caribbean Paradise: 5 Signs You’ve Had A Good Vacation
Surf and sand: Pushing the reset button on our brains.
Words I Never Thought I’d Say: I Am Pussy Riot
They deserve a ticket from the fashion police, but not a prison term.
Surviving the (Mini) Apocalypse – Our Epic Quest for McDonald’s after the Power Went Out
Starbucks and McDonald’s gone? This is how the end begins.
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