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Parental talks prove awkward but crucial


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I’m going to go out on a limb and say that most children don’t feel comfortable talking to their parents about sex. Sure, there are those lucky few who have a liberal relationship with their cool, hip parents. But most of the time you either keep details about your sex life to yourself or only […]

Soundtrack singles appeal to mainstream


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Studios could not be any happier with the box office success of The Hunger Games in its opening weekend, but the film is also greatly aiding the music industry through the release of its official soundtrack. The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond came out March 20 and features a powerhouse of artists […]

Old hits take on a new dimension


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This year has been full of big-budget 3-D productions; so much so that big production houses are now considering rereleasing past super-hits in 3-D. On Sept. 12, a four-minute 3-D preview of the “Danger Zone” aerial flight sequence from the 1986 classic Top Gun was screened at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam. It […]

Does Avatar deserve its Titanic appeal?


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In 1997, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gave a certain film 11 Oscars — Best Picture included — because it broke box office records, presented dazzling special effects and broke just about everyone’s heart with its true-to-life tragedy. In reality, however, it was a bad film that has not withstood the test […]