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Looking back over the past 10 years, every Memorial Day weekend has meant huge box office success for the big blockbuster movie of the time, and this weekend promises the same for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Just looking at the past 10, which giant Memorial Day box office winner has been your favorite? Source Which Past Memorial Day Weekend Blockbuster Was Your Read more
Memorial Day is not a time for cracking jokes, but wartime itself often requires humor as a matter of survival. So in honor of this weekend's holiday, I've put together a Movie Night featuring some thought-provoking but entertaining war satires. These three films utilize dark humor while also recognizing and respecting the horrors of war. Dr. Strangelove It's remarkable to think that Stanley Read more
I saw the original Men in Black movie so long ago that my memories of the film might as well have been zapped with a neuralyzer (that's the memory-erasing device the guys use in the movie, for those of you who are also having trouble recalling the original). What I did retain is that the film was funny, fresh, and silly and that it didn't hold up very well for the 2002 sequel. With that in mind, Read more
Get the inside scoop on what Britney Spears is like as an X Factor judge — HuffPost TV What to watch over the Memorial Day weekend — Zap2it See the X-Men reimagined as Disney characters — BuzzFeed Watch a clip from Brad Pitt's new movie — ET Online The best movies about grief you probably haven't seen — /Film Jon Favreau will star in Iron Man 3 — The Hollywood Reporter See what Read more
Lieutenant colonel Greg Gadson is not only an actor in one of this Summer's biggest action movies, he is a real American hero. In 2007, while the decorated Army commander was stationed in Iraq and returning from a memorial service for two fellow soldiers, his car was hit by a roadside bomb. He lost both his legs in the accident and his right arm and hand were severely damaged. Since then, Greg's Read more
If you're thinking of forgoing your usual Summer travel plans due to high prices, you should consider these frugal trip ideas from Wise Bread. The sky is brighter, the air is warming up, and the layers of clothes are getting peeled off. That can only mean one thing — summer is near. One of the things that I love most about going on vacation is the chance to break out of my everyday routine, Read more
Natalie Portman took the stage last night to speak during the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's 2012 Elie Wiesel National Tribute Dinner. The actress traveled to Washington DC to attend the event, held at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center. The second annual Elie Wiesel honor went to activist Aung San Suu Kyi. Natalie made remarks about her work, and other short speeches Read more
With Wedding season kicking off this month, we're caught up in the season of love. These days, to make a serious statement of your heart's intentions it's all about adding some geeky personality for an unforgettable proposal. We've seen dozens of these proposals memorialized on the web to send our hearts aflutter. The latest: the below video combines binary coding aptitude and Futurama Read more
Does the topic of retirement make you scratch your head? LearnVest breaks it down for you in simple terms. You know what’s awesome? Retirement. No, really. Imagine it: Waking up every day to head to your favorite yoga/art/synchronized swimming class. Catching up with friends daily. Starting (and finishing) every book or movie that catches your eye. It’s the ultimate extended vacation, and Read more
You've worked hard this whole week, so it's time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the weekend! Give yourself a treat this weekend to feel rejuvenated and to make yourself feel good. Don't worry, treating yourself doesn't always mean pricey massages at the spa or weekend getaways. Here are plenty of wallet-friendly suggestions: Relive your Charlie and the Chocolate Factory memories and treat Read more
