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'The Receptionist': 6 memories from working at The New Yorker
Writer Janet Groth recalls her days working as a receptionist at the New Yorker from 1957 to 1978.
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15 great stories from Hollywood legends
From the book Conversations at the American Film Institute with the Great Moviemakers, Hollywood luminaries share some fascinating stories.
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Academy Awards: Which Best Picture nominee won at the box office?
Nine films will be vying for the Best Picture trophy at the 84th Annual Academy Awards, taking place Sunday at 8 pm. The Best Picture Oscar won’t be announced until late in the evening, but when it comes to the box office, clear winners and losers have already emerged. While there was no runaway blockbuster among this year’s Oscar nominations, the films nominated ran the gamut in terms of profitability: Some made back nearly four times their filming budgets, while others failed to break even. Here’s all nine Best Picture nominees, ranked according to profit margin. Box office numbers are based on worldwide earnings. Can you guess which film was the best bang for its buck?
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The 50 best movies of all time
From film critics Gail Kinn and Jim Piazza's new book 'The Greatest Movies Ever,' their picks for the 50 greatest films
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10 romantic movies for Valentine's Day
Check out these 10 movies for the holiday
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The Monitor's View Father's Day: a role for everyone
Father’s Day recognizes the importance of being a dad. Today 1 out of 3 children lives in a home with no father present on a regular basis. But anyone can lend a hand to kids without a dad in their lives.
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Chapter & Verse B.J. Novak will release a book of stories in 2014
"The Office" writer B.J. Novak signed a two-book deal with Knopf. The first title will be a collection of stories based on some of his previous performances.
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The Monitor's View Higher ed and lower jobs: What's needed in the new economy
More jobs rely on intangible qualities rather than measurable goods, knowledge, or skills. Countries and colleges, too, must look to the invisible assets of social, intellectual, and organizational 'capital."
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Chapter & Verse William Faulkner sues Woody Allen?
William Faulkner’s estate is suing Sony Pictures for its use of a 10-word quote from Faulkner in the 2011 Woody Allen film, 'Midnight in Paris.'
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Culture Cafe Tracy Morgan prank falls flat, but other comedians kept the Emmys entertaining
The Tracy Morgan prank by host Jimmy Kimmel was disappointing, but audience members like Stephen Colbert and Amy Poehler kept the show rolling.
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Marvin Hamlisch remembered for musical scores on Broadway and film
The composer, who passed away Monday in California, won multiple awards for his music that was heard on stage and screen.
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The Receptionist
What it was like to work at the New Yorker.
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To Rome with Love: movie review
Director and actor Woody Allen's new film is sweet but not particularly memorable.
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'The Receptionist': 6 memories from working at The New Yorker
Writer Janet Groth recalls her days working as a receptionist at the New Yorker from 1957 to 1978.
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Culture Cafe 'To Rome with Love': Woody Allen continues his European tour in his newest film
The trailer for Allen's new film shows off the star-studded cast, including Ellen Page, Alec Baldwin and Jesse Eisenberg.
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Verbal Energy 'Expatriotism': the last refuge of a scoundrel?
Two senators going after Facebook cofounder Eduardo Saverin for taxes seem to need a little help with their spelling.
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What to Expect When You're Expecting: movie review
'Expecting' is a series of clichéd situations about impending pregnancy and the differences between men and women.
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Chapter & Verse Jackie Kennedy, Susan Sontag, and Angela Davis: their Paris years
Jackie Kennedy, Susan Sontag, and Angela Davis may not have much else in common. But they'll always have Paris.
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Damsels in Distress: movie review
'Damsels in Distress,' from 'Barcelona' director Whit Stillman, has a lovely loopiness about it.
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15 great stories from Hollywood legends
From the book Conversations at the American Film Institute with the Great Moviemakers, Hollywood luminaries share some fascinating stories.
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Global News Blog France celebrates historic sweep of Oscars (+video)
'The Artist' won five Oscars last night, including the first Best Picture and Best Actor awards for France. 'Hugo' also won five awards.
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Academy Awards: Which Best Picture nominee won at the box office?
Nine films will be vying for the Best Picture trophy at the 84th Annual Academy Awards, taking place Sunday at 8 pm. The Best Picture Oscar won’t be announced until late in the evening, but when it comes to the box office, clear winners and losers have already emerged. While there was no runaway blockbuster among this year’s Oscar nominations, the films nominated ran the gamut in terms of profitability: Some made back nearly four times their filming budgets, while others failed to break even. Here’s all nine Best Picture nominees, ranked according to profit margin. Box office numbers are based on worldwide earnings. Can you guess which film was the best bang for its buck?
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Academy Awards 2012: why Oscar winners are often head-scratchers
Academy Award winners aren't always the ones the viewing public expects – or wants. But the secretive Academy likes it that way. Don't forget, you're not in the Oscar club
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The 50 best movies of all time
From film critics Gail Kinn and Jim Piazza's new book 'The Greatest Movies Ever,' their picks for the 50 greatest films
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10 romantic movies for Valentine's Day
Check out these 10 movies for the holiday
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Oscar nominations 2012: the Academy's picks for best films
The Oscar nominations are announced, with a few surprises.
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The Artist and The Descendants big winners at Golden Globe awards
Golden Globe winners, including 'The Artist,' and 'The Descendants,' are likely now to be frontrunners for the Oscars. Meryl Streep won best actress for 'The Iron Lady.'
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A tamer Ricky Gervais leads predictable Golden Globes
The victory for "The Descendants" in the best drama category sets it up in an expected battle at the Academy Awards with "The Artist," which won the award for best musical or comedy.
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"The Artist" leads the Golden Globes in nominations, but others not far behind
The Hollywood Foreign Press Asssociation's annual awards are considered strong predictors for Oscar glory.
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Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Politicians
They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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