Embrace TV Nostalgia With Just Right Retro Holiday Gift

November 28, 2018

NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no nostalgia quite like TV nostalgia, for just the right binge-watcher or old time fanatic, at least. A few ideas for retro TV gifts pegged to hit shows through the decades: “THE HONEYMOONERS” Search around for vintage doll sets of favorite characters in original packaging, autographed photos and framed studio stills with show stats. Head to eBay, Amazon or other sites and shops that deal in collectibles. Otherwise, go for chuckles with a mousepad or T-shirt emblazoned with “The International Order of Loyal Raccoons” or an “Alice Kramden is my ...

Review: Game Not Over In ‘Ralph Breaks The Internet’

November 25, 2018

In a battle between the internet and John C. Reilly, who among us wouldn’t root for the latter? Leave us IMDb.com and a few podcasts, John, but by all means, go smashy-smashy with the rest. Having liberated arcade game characters from their rigidly ordained roles in 2012’s “Wreck-it ...

‘Ralph’ Sequel Packs A Punch With Strong Female Characters

November 25, 2018

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Ralph Breaks the Internet” may star an arcade bad guy with powerful hammer-like fists, but the animated sequel is also packing a punch with strong female characters. Sarah Silverman, who returns as the voice of Vanellope von Schweetz, credits Disney for including more impactful female roles in the new film, which comes out Wednesday. Her character is one of the leading ladies, along with new cast members Gal Gadot’s Shank and Taraji P. Henson, who plays Yesss. “I love it,” said Silverman, an outspoken comedian known for advocating for women’s rights. ...

New Releases To Set The Holiday Mood

November 24, 2018

Here’s a collection of holiday albums reviewed by The Associated Press. DIANA ROSS, “WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS TIME” (UME/ROSS RECORDS) Are you in the mood for jolly, singalong Christmas music? Diana Ross has you covered. Looking for something more serene, with religious tones? Diana Ross has you covered. Or are you looking for inspirational music that doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with the holidays? Again, Diana Ross has you covered. Her new Christmas album, the 20-track “Wonderful Christmas Time,” may actually have a track for every mood of the season with ...

Legendary

November 22, 2018

“Legendary” is a hard-won adjective. But by the time she was killed six years ago in Homs, Syria, by President Bashar Assad’s forces, Marie Colvin had earned it. At 56, she had already long been revered among fellow journalists for her bravery and determination to tell the story, at ...

Write Now: Use A 2nd Pair Of Eyes When Editing

November 22, 2018

You have revised your writing, so that now you are comfortable with it. Now it’s crunch time. Well, let’s say editing time. Editing is where you check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. You are probably thinking that you had already checked for those items when you were ...