A Creepy Hotel, And Characters To Spare
The greatest shock in The Innkeepers is that this old-school ghost story offers neither originality nor scares — because the …
Cult Horror, Plus Some Hatred On The Homefront
When the ABC show Lost ended its run after six seasons, there was an understanding among its devoted fans — …
Billboards Slather On The Guilt With Anti-Cheese Campaign
Yes, we’re a nation of cheese-eaters. We load it onto pizza, layer it in burritos, sprinkle it on salads, and …
As Komen Defends Itself, Planned Parenthood Rakes In Substitute Funds
Leaders of the breast-cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure tried in vain Thursday to contain the controversy stemming …
Researchers Say Malaria Deaths Are Twice The Official Count
The World Health Organization estimates that 655,000 people died of malaria in 2010. But a new report says no, the …
Painting Sheds New Light on the ‘Mona Lisa’
The Mona Lisa is one of the most enigmatic and iconic pieces of Western art. It has inspired countless replicas, …
When All ‘Sense’ Takes Its Leave Of Us
The afflicted party starts to grieve without warning, compelled by unseen forces to pause mid-stride and remember an entire life’s …
‘Big Miracle’: A Whale Tale As The Cold War Wanes
When it’s mammal-saving time at the movies, the plot typically unfolds as a pitched battle between critter-loving gods and oil-drilling …
When A ‘Windfall’ Isn’t Quite What It Seems
Not even the most ecologically minded are always keen on the prospect of giant wind turbines near their homes. But …
A Study in ‘Black’: By-The-Numbers Horror Still Scares
Candles and cobwebs, cries from the marsh, fog machines on overdrive, a secluded manse stuffed to the rafters with eerily …
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