Remakes prove to be unpredictable projects


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Rise of the Planet of the Apes came out two weeks ago, followed by Conan the Barbarian and Fright Night last week. Soon they will be joined by The Three Musketeers and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Even Death Note and Akira are emerging from development hell. Besides a fetching male lead, these films […]

Innovative art redefines common conception and practice


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Everyone’s heard of the term “artsy fartsy.” It succinctly and humorously sums up the idea that art is only for an elite group, a cluster of people who discuss abstract painting with a cocktail in hand. These days, however, it rings less and less true as a new union between art and everyday life emerges. […]

2D platformers begin to make astonishing comeback


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During the past few years, the basic “hop and bop” formula of 2D platform games — games that have two-dimensional graphics and feature protagonists side scrolling across the screen — from the 1980s and 1990s has made a startling comeback. Video game designers are creating more 2D platformers at an increasing rate, and people are […]

Focus on the core to stay fit and healthy


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Though summertime is winding down, the warm weather lasts much longer in Southern California, leaving more time to focus on getting that beach body. And more often than not, a good beach body means excellent abdominals. Six packs. Abs. Action stars have them, people want them and fitness programs market themselves on their ability to […]

Small things can help change your food life


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We’re in the midst of food crisis in America. No, not our lack of legislation to protect small, independent farmers, not the growth of fast food and obesity and not the factory farms and slaughterhouses in this country that look more like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre than somewhere we get food. These are all problems, […]

Looking beyond the summer blockbusters


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Summer’s starting early this year. In Hollywood, at least, summer begins with the release of the first big blockbuster hopeful. Thor, due May 6, will be followed by countless other “event” movies, big-budget action flicks and a record number of sequels. The summer box office will no doubt be dominated by the likes of the […]

Summer cravings can stay healthy with fruits


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With summer just around the corner, it’s hard not to feel the urge to binge on some of our favorite treats in bouts of celebratory bliss. But although summer might be fun and carefree, the season also preys on our laid-back attitudes by challenging our dedication to healthy diets with daringly delicious distractions. The temptations […]

Doctor Who helps to bring geek culture to mainstream


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This Saturday, the Doctor is in. What doctor? Doctor Who. For those who don’t know Doctor Who, it’s the longest-running science-fiction show in the world. It follows the adventures of the Doctor, an alien blessed with multiple regenerations (which allows for different actors to play the role), as he travels through time and space in […]

Findings affirm the danger of all sugar


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Studies over the years have found that sugar, in all of its  forms, isn’t all that healthy. High-fructose corn syrup, in particular, has fallen from its lofty place as a healthy alternative to cane sugar. Now, it resides in the most vilified pits of the food world, the monstrous foe of nearly everyone focused on […]