taftmidwaydriller.com http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/section/entertainment taftmidwaydriller.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Fri, 6 Dec 2013 18:38:04 +0000 Movie review: ‘Out of the Furnace’ http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131206/NEWS/131209842/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 5 Dec 2013 23:01:00 +0000 By Ed Symkus http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131206/NEWS/131209842/-1/entertainment Set in 2008 in a sad little Pennsylvania town where locals’ aspirations usually stop when they land a lifetime job at the local mill, “Out of the Furnace” introduces two brothers, each with startlingly different temperaments. [...]]]> The Farr Side: New Christmas albums for 2013 http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131205/NEWS/131209840/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 5 Dec 2013 13:55:06 By David T. Farr http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131205/NEWS/131209840/-1/entertainment You can’t help but get in the holiday spirit the moment you hear them. That’s why there’s a new bumper crop of Christmas albums every year. Christmas music is big business. If it’s done right, [...]]]> Stay Tuned: Saving money and sharing floss on ‘Extreme Cheapskates’ http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131205/NEWS/131209841/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 5 Dec 2013 13:52:08 By Melissa Crawley http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131205/NEWS/131209841/-1/entertainment This is apparently not a line that extreme cheapskates draw — something I learned after watching a cheap couple’s bathroom routine on this show from TLC. First, they take a two-minute shower together to save money on their water bill. (Not too crazy.) But [...]]]> Movie review: ‘Nebraska’ sure to get some Oscar nominations http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131125/NEWS/131129862/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:39:59 By Ed Symkus http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131125/NEWS/131129862/-1/entertainment Movie review: ‘Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131122/NEWS/131129950/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 21 Nov 2013 23:01:00 +0000 By Ed Symkus http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131122/NEWS/131129950/-1/entertainment Hold on, let’s start this again. If you haven’t seen [...]]]> Movie review: ‘Kill Your Darlings’ http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131101/NEWS/131109999/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 31 Oct 2013 23:00:00 +0000 By Ed Symkus http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131101/NEWS/131109999/-1/entertainment The victim is shown in the opening frames as the crime is being [...]]]> Travel and Adventure: Charm and adventure abound on Catalina Island http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131031/NEWS/131039906/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 31 Oct 2013 11:02:15 By Doug Hansen Creators Syndicate http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131031/NEWS/131039906/-1/entertainment Avalon is a tourist town, but it retains a great deal of charm and authenticity with its colorful homes and shops, [...]]]> Travel and Adventure: Bicycles, penguins and romance on an Antarctic cruise http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131031/NEWS/131039907/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 31 Oct 2013 11:00:37 By Stuart Wasserman Creators Syndicate http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131031/NEWS/131039907/-1/entertainment “No, they aren’t,” said the woman in front of us. “See that suitcase?” She pointed to the one in her husband’s hand. “It’s filled with wine. Holland America permits you to bring all the wine on board you like, and that’s different,” she said.
That being the case, we raced to a nearby wine outlet and [...]]]> Travel and Adventure: Winter’s lure of the Matterhorn and beyond http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131031/NEWS/131039908/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 31 Oct 2013 10:52:20 By Athena Lucero Creators Syndicate http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131031/NEWS/131039908/-1/entertainment Like the young boy in his ski suit sitting across from me, I was in awe of this mountain that in 1865 put Zermatt on the tourist map following the first and tragic ascent of the 14,692-foot mass.
“Papa,” he said, “how much [...]]]> Travel and Adventure: Jewels in the Alps over Lake Geneva http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131031/NEWS/131039909/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 31 Oct 2013 10:46:13 By Athena Lucero Creators Syndicate http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131031/NEWS/131039909/-1/entertainment Such was the essence of an eye-opening journey through the Swiss Alps that zigzagged from German-speaking Valais in the south to canton Vaud on the southwestern edge of this mystical mountain range where French is the language du jour.
The [...]]]> Movie review: ‘Ender’s Game’ should never have begun http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131031/NEWS/131039920/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 31 Oct 2013 8:43:51 By Ed Symkus http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131031/NEWS/131039920/-1/entertainment Did the novelist and now the filmmakers really think they could get [...]]]> Stay Tuned: Treat yourself to ‘Sleepy Hollow’ http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131031/NEWS/131039921/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 31 Oct 2013 8:10:24 By Melissa Crawley http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131031/NEWS/131039921/-1/entertainment “Sleepy Hollow” is a clever retelling of the classic story because it combines mystery with adventure and adds a good dose [...]]]> Stay Tuned: ‘Super Fun Night’ is not super fun http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131017/NEWS/131019792/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 17 Oct 2013 8:33:22 +0000 By Ed Symkus http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131017/NEWS/131019792/-1/entertainment Get Reel: Romcoms with affairs to remember http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131014/NEWS/131019902/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Mon, 14 Oct 2013 10:56:03 By Bob Tremblay http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131014/NEWS/131019902/-1/entertainment “Enough Said” is a rarity in the romcom realm. It’s different. For starters, its leads - James Gandolfini and Julia Louis-Dreyfus - don’t fit the typical romcom profile of hunky guy and hot babe in their 20s or 30s. In fact, Gandolfini was 51 when he died earlier [...]]]> Benedict Cumberbatch takes on Julian Assange in ‘Fifth Estate’ http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131014/NEWS/131019908/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Mon, 14 Oct 2013 10:46:12 By Ed Symkus http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131014/NEWS/131019908/-1/entertainment The Readers’ Writers: Author Alison ‘Ellie’ Heller http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131011/NEWS/131019966/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Fri, 11 Oct 2013 8:46:34 By DA Kentner http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131011/NEWS/131019966/-1/entertainment Her latest book, “A Matter of Fate,” follows the plight of half-trained Warder, Mona Lisa Kubrek, as she tries to identify the source of the death spells targeting humans. Along the way, Mona reluctantly accepts the help of Cart Dupree, a half-elf as interested in Mona’s unique magic abilities as he seems to be in checking out her [...]]]> Review: Two new Bruce Springsteen books offer all sides http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131009/NEWS/131009720/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Wed, 9 Oct 2013 8:37:31 http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131009/NEWS/131009720/-1/entertainment Apparently everybody has something to say about Bruce Springsteen. There’s been a virtual deluge of books about the rock legend hitting the market, and recent weeks have seen the release of two more, both highly anticipated by Springsteen’s fan followers.
“Talk About A Dream” was compiled by Backstreets fan magazine editor Christopher Phillips and Louis P. Masur, author of the excellent 2009 Springsteen book “Runaway Dream,” and “Bruce Springsteen in Focus 1980-2012” [...]]]> Stay Tuned: Talented actors not enough to save ‘Trophy Wife’ http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131003/NEWS/131009888/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 3 Oct 2013 8:13:59 +0000 By Melissa Crawley http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131003/NEWS/131009888/-1/entertainment Movie review: Sandra Bullock gives a heavenly performance in ‘Gravity’ http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131003/NEWS/131009890/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 3 Oct 2013 8:10:25 By Ed Symkus http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131003/NEWS/131009890/-1/entertainment It’s literally out of this world, pulling double duty as an intense thriller and a marvel of modern movie-making aptitude. How good is it? Let’s just say it [...]]]> The Readers’ Writers: Literary author Lorrie Thomson http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20130927/NEWS/130929777/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:10:40 By DA Kentner http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20130927/NEWS/130929777/-1/entertainment “Equilibrium” is about a family coping with the aftermath of a husband/father’s struggle with bipolar disorder, and the ultimate tragedy brought on by suicide. It is the story of the impact mental illness can have on a family, both in life and death. Though poignant, “Equilibrium” avoids the trap of maudlin, telling the story through [...]]]> taftmidwaydriller.com http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/section/entertainment taftmidwaydriller.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Fri, 6 Dec 2013 18:38:05 +0000 Republicans Now Getting Their Ideas From 30 Rock http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131206/NEWS/312069996/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Fri, 6 Dec 2013 7:00:19 +0000 Josh Barro http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131206/NEWS/312069996/-1/entertainment ]]> Here Is The Fantastically Tiny Amount Of Money Artists Get When Spotify Plays Their Songs http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131205/NEWS/312059968/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 5 Dec 2013 12:00:12 +0000 Jim Edwards http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131205/NEWS/312059968/-1/entertainment ]]> This Online Quiz Asks Whether Advertising Executives Have Bigger Egos Than Kanye West http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131205/NEWS/312059967/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 5 Dec 2013 12:00:13 +0000 Richard Feloni http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131205/NEWS/312059967/-1/entertainment ]]> The Daily Show Goes After A Peculiar Blackstone Deal And Rips Financial Media For Not Covering It http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131205/NEWS/312059915/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 5 Dec 2013 7:47:00 Steven Perlberg http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131205/NEWS/312059915/-1/entertainment ]]> 'Fast & Furious' Franchise Releases Emotionally-Charged Video Tribute To Paul Walker http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131205/NEWS/312059997/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Thu, 5 Dec 2013 7:00:14 +0000 Paul Szoldra http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131205/NEWS/312059997/-1/entertainment ]]> All Of The Roles You Forgot Child Star Paul Walker Played http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131204/NEWS/312049956/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Wed, 4 Dec 2013 12:00:11 +0000 Aly Weisman http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131204/NEWS/312049956/-1/entertainment ]]> Actor Steve Coogan Does Spot-On Impressions Of Hollywood's Leading Men http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131204/NEWS/312049955/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Wed, 4 Dec 2013 12:00:12 +0000 Aly Weisman http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131204/NEWS/312049955/-1/entertainment ]]> Ben Affleck Finally Admits 'Daredevil' Is His Biggest Career Mistake http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131204/NEWS/312049903/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Wed, 4 Dec 2013 8:18:00 Kirsten Acuna http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131204/NEWS/312049903/-1/entertainment ]]> The First 'House Of Cards' Season 2 Teaser Trailer Doesn't Reveal Much http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131204/NEWS/312049900/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Wed, 4 Dec 2013 7:46:00 Kirsten Acuna http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131204/NEWS/312049900/-1/entertainment ]]> Coffee Bean Apologizes For Insensitive Paul Walker Tip Jars After Jason Biggs Called Them Out On Twitter http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131204/NEWS/312049899/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Wed, 4 Dec 2013 7:37:00 Aly Weisman http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131204/NEWS/312049899/-1/entertainment ]]> Ron Burgundy Now Has His Own Line Of Scotch [THE BRIEF] http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131204/NEWS/312049998/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Wed, 4 Dec 2013 7:00:14 +0000 Aaron Taube http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131204/NEWS/312049998/-1/entertainment ]]> New 'Amazing Spider-Man 2' Poster Hints At Multiple Villains http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131204/NEWS/312049997/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Wed, 4 Dec 2013 7:00:15 +0000 Kirsten Acuna http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131204/NEWS/312049997/-1/entertainment ]]> You Can Buy Han Solo's Decrepit 'Star Wars' Blaster Gun For $200,000 http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131203/NEWS/312039973/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Tue, 3 Dec 2013 12:00:14 +0000 Kirsten Acuna http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131203/NEWS/312039973/-1/entertainment ]]> A Japanese Sex Doll Company Is Now Making Life-Size Lady Gaga Replicas http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131203/NEWS/312039972/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Tue, 3 Dec 2013 12:00:16 +0000 Richard Feloni http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131203/NEWS/312039972/-1/entertainment ]]> Ron Burgundy Anchors A Half Hour Of Local News In North Dakota http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131202/NEWS/312029966/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Mon, 2 Dec 2013 12:00:15 +0000 Richard Feloni http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131202/NEWS/312029966/-1/entertainment ]]> Tyrese Breaks Down Over 'Fast & Furious' Co-Star Paul Walker At Crash Site http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131202/NEWS/312029965/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Mon, 2 Dec 2013 12:00:16 +0000 Aly Weisman http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131202/NEWS/312029965/-1/entertainment ]]> 'The Walking Dead' Killed Off Two Main Characters In Mid-Season Finale http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131202/NEWS/312029907/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Mon, 2 Dec 2013 9:36:00 Kirsten Acuna http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131202/NEWS/312029907/-1/entertainment ]]> Sam Champion Leaving 'Good Morning America' For The Weather Channel http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131202/NEWS/312029906/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Mon, 2 Dec 2013 8:21:00 Aly Weisman http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131202/NEWS/312029906/-1/entertainment ]]> VCs Are Lining Up To Meet Kanye West, But They Don't Actually Want To Invest In His 'Trillion-Dollar' Startup http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131202/NEWS/312029998/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Mon, 2 Dec 2013 7:00:12 +0000 Alyson Shontell http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131202/NEWS/312029998/-1/entertainment ]]> Actor Paul Walker Dead At 40 After Car Crash http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131130/NEWS/311309969/-1/entertainment?rssfeed=true Sat, 30 Nov 2013 18:41:00 Aly Weisman http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20131130/NEWS/311309969/-1/entertainment ]]>