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Horoscopes 05-24-12

Mystic Terry — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:19:56 PDT

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Don’t get duped into spending too much money on something enticing. Put cash and credit cards away if that will help. Lucky number: 756. ...

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Revisiting Hollywood’s gems

R. Kurt Osenlund — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:27:18 PDT

Here’s a look at 10 films celebrating a milestone anniversary worthy of a fresh screening. With roughly a dozen new movies released in theaters each week, one doesn’t often think to skip the...

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Horoscopes 05-17-12

Mystic Terry — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:33:31 PDT

TAURUS (April 21 to May 20): Taking a more professional approach at work will transform your outlook. Talking with someone who has made it to the top could make a beneficial...

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The Avengers

R. Kurt Osenlund — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:00:00 PDT

The chief triumph of Joss Whedon’s “The Avengers” is that it looks truly tremendous on screen. Staggeringly vibrant and awe-inspiring in scale, this heavily-touted superhero mash-up...

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Horoscopes 05-10-12

Mystic Terry — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:00:00 PDT

TAURUS (April 21 to May 20): A deeper connection to your spiritual side may transform environment. This current state will affect home life in a positive way. Relax and immerse in...

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Summer movie preview 2012

R. Kurt Osenlund — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:00:00 PDT

After months of hype, Hollywood’s blockbuster season begins this week. Here’s a look at some titles worthy of a night out. The Oscars pass, cold temperatures subside, and soon enough, it’s...

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Horoscopes 05-03-12

Mystic Terry — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:00:00 PDT

TAURUS (April 21 to May 20): A charismatic instructor’s exercise program will enthrall you. Your commitment could improve your overall health. Lucky number: 724. ...

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The Raven

R. Kurt Osenlund — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:17:19 PDT

It’s a terrible pity that while watching “The Raven,” one imagines lead character Edgar Allan Poe (John Cusack) would probably detest it. A hallowed writer known for beautiful prose...

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Horoscopes 04-26-12

Mystic Terry — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:17:19 PDT

TAURUS (April 21 to May 20): You will likely be a benevolent powerhouse in your profession. Those following in your footsteps will find you accessible and warm. Lucky number: 890. ...

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The Cabin in the Woods

R. Kurt Osenlund — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:00:00 PDT

From the abrupt, bloody title card to the wisecracking character intros, “The Cabin in the Woods” begins with a spark suggesting a cheeky horror gem for a new generation — a...

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The Deep Blue Sea

R. Kurt Osenlund — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:00:00 PDT

By the time the first puff of cigarette smoke is exhaled in Terence Davies’s “The Deep Blue Sea,” it’s as if the film’s aesthetic has suddenly sprung to life and coiled...

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Horoscopes 04-12-12

Mystic Terry — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:00:00 PDT

ARIES (March 21 to April 20): You may become enamored with a colleague. Acting on these feelings could cause uncomfortable repercussions. Lucky number: 821. TAURUS (April...

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Wrath of the Titans

R. Kurt Osenlund — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:00:00 PDT

Perhaps the best thing to be said about “Wrath of the Titans” is that if you buy a ticket, odds are you won’t be able to see the full mess on screen. Yet another insufferable bit of...

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Horoscopes 04-05-12

Mystic Terry — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:00:00 PDT

ARIES (March 21 to April 20): Being with friends is the best way to unwind after work. You will feel a great affection for those who have been dear, and make new members to the group...

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Movie sleepers

R. Kurt Osenlund — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:51:33 PDT

Batman and Spider-Man had better watch their backs — these potential hits are ready to steal away audiences. With “The Hunger Games” having just enjoyed one of the biggest opening...

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Horoscopes 03-29-12

Mystic Terry — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:33:36 PDT

ARIES (March 21 to April 20): Speak up at a professional or public event. Making sense in a charismatic way will improve your status. Lucky number: 162. TAURUS (April 21...

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The Hunger Games

R. Kurt Osenlund — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:00:00 PDT

Modern media is skewered, a fiery uprising begins in an oppressed culture, and yet the strongest component of “The Hunger Games” saga is simple and plain: This story, cooked up by author...

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Horoscopes 03-22-12

Mystic Terry — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:00:00 PDT

ARIES (March 21 to April 20): Circulating at social events becomes a breeze. You won’t be shy about meeting new people. Someone you chat with will have a helpful lead. Lucky...

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'Spider-Man' inspires rebirth cinema

R. Kurt Osenlund — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:35:01 PDT

Ring in the season of buds and blooms with films that give new life to their characters. When approaching a spring-themed film feature, the first impulse is to gear it around the fertile and floral...

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Horoscopes 03-15-12

Mystic Terry — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:12:06 PDT

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): Whoever is trying to run the household will encounter opposition. If you are the domestic tyrant, stop and consider another person’s input. Lucky...

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