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The Centennial of Elia Kazan

John Farr | Posted 10.23.2009 | Entertainment


John Farr

Today marks the centennial of director Elia Kazan's birth, and doubtless Hollywood will soon be giving us souped-up special editions of his finest film work, if they haven't already.

Croque Notes: Stalking the Best Croque-Monsieur in Paris

Beth Perry | Posted 09.15.2009 | Style


Beth Perry

Inhaling the smell of freshly bubbled cheese, I knew my search was done: Four-thousand miles from home in the City of Love, I'd finally found The One.

Preserving Family and Hollywood History: The Brothers Warner

Paul Katz | Posted 08.27.2009 | Entertainment


Paul Katz

"I realized my family's story would be better served if I did this as a documentary before any fictionalized accounts were put together."

Why Read When You Can Watch?

B. Jeffrey Madoff | Posted 08.04.2009 | Media


B. Jeffrey Madoff

What did I learn from my 3 week media experiment? It's easier to zone out in front of a glowing rectangle than engage in reading.

For Father's Day, A Few Cinematic Takes On Being A Dad

John Farr | Posted 07.17.2009 | Entertainment


John Farr

Prior to this Sunday, why not check out some first-rate DVD titles that examine the distinct challenges of fatherhood, and how we either rise to the occasion or, for a host of reasons, fall short.

It's Official: Nobody's Cool. (Kerouac Posthumously Blows It)

Dean Sluyter | Posted 06.19.2009 | Style


Dean Sluyter

But cool as an outer pose, as an attitude you can cop, is dead. When the truly cool people show up in your life, you won't recognize them -- they'll be too cool for that.

Best Movies By Farr: When Oscar Screws Up

John Farr | Posted 03.18.2009 | Entertainment


John Farr

2005 -- for Best Picture, give me Capote over Crash any ol' time. Another uninspiring year, I thought.

Air Flair: Airlines That Go Above and Beyond!

Stefanie Michaels | Posted 01.10.2009 | Living


Stefanie Michaels

Airlines are making creative attempts to win international travelers loyalty. They are constantly seeking out ways to gain a leg up on the competition...

Forbes' Richest Dead Celebrities Topped By Elvis

AP | Posted 03.28.2008 | Entertainment


Elvis Presley is still the King. Presley, who earned an estimated $49 million in the past 12 months, has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on Forbes.com's lis...