Topic: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Fear not!

Reality isn't as scary as some would like us to believe.

Geek wisdom goes mainstream

Hard-core nerds impart teachings of 'Star Wars' and Tolkien.

'The Hobbit' begins filming in New Zealand

'The Hobbit': Hollywood studio funding problems, a threatened actors' boycott and ulcer surgery for Jackson have plagued pre-production on the $500 million, two-movie project.

A deep northern quiet in Norway

Norway's treasured fiords provided a place for contemplation.

National Star Wars Day: Our top 10 Star Wars quotes

May 4th is the unofficial National Star Wars Day, which means it's time to break out our favorite Star Wars quotes.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

'The African Queen' on DVD at last, Jamie Cullum's latest burst of talent on a new CD, a tale of forgiveness on Lifetime, and more.

British readers select the 10 funniest books ever

Explosively delicious

Inspired by a fantasy novel, a teen cooks up a sauce the family raves about.

Horizon highlights – July 25 weekend

The web's best 'easter eggs'

A childhood tale with charm

Authentic 'Son of Rambow' displays an understanding of what it's like to be a kid.

On film: An iron-clad hero (thud); a charming childhood tale

Not even Robert Downey Jr. can quite save 'Iron Man.' But the weekend offers more, including 'Son of Rambow,' 'Made of Honor,' and 'Redbelt.'

Zooey Deschanel has another day job: singer

The actress and M. Ward have formed a duo called She & Him that emulates the feel of 1960s music. Just don't call it a vanity project.