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Bask in the Stupid Awesomeness of a Rebooted Anaconda
Buoyed by a vivacious cast that’s clearly up for anything, this flick feels like what might happen if you actually went into the jungle with your buddies to make a movie.
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Movie Stars, Mini-Vans, and the Mouse House: A Nerd's Eye View of Hollywood East in the '90s
I look back on my time in the minor leagues of film and TV with great affection. Valuable lessons were learned. I now know how Amy Grant likes her salad and the best way to approach a revolving door.
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Jan. 5-9, 2026
Students are back from winter break, and DPS cafeterias are ready with a full week of free breakfasts and lunches - from nachos and chicken nuggets to pizza Friday. Here’s what’s on the menu Jan. 5–9 across Durham Public Schools.
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Rob Reiner: One of the Few Good Men
Looking back over Reiner’s filmography, there’s always a relatable character, a standout performance, or a line that I still quote today.
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Dec. 15-19, 2025
We head into winter break with meatball subs, chicken pot pie, and more. Here’s the full breakfast and lunch menu for Dec. 15–19 across Durham Public Schools.
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It's Just Not Christmas Without Stop-Motion Santa
These shows were as much a tradition as hanging stockings or Grandma getting run over by a reindeer. From Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve, you staked out prime real estate by your giant cabinet-style TV to absorb all the holiday magic.
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Dec. 8-12, 2025
December kicks off with warm comfort foods and student favorites in DPS cafeterias - from chicken sandwiches and spaghetti to pizza Friday. Here’s the full breakfast and lunch menu for Dec. 8–12 across Durham Public Schools.
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Treacle & Tripwires: Is Home Alone a Christmas Classic?
When tradition meets counterprogramming - and a kid becomes Rambo with Legos.
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Dec. 1-5, 2025
December kicks off with warm comfort foods and student favorites in DPS cafeterias - from chicken sandwiches and spaghetti to pizza Friday. Here’s the full breakfast and lunch menu for Dec. 1–5 across Durham Public Schools.
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Santa, Swole & Saving Christmas: "Red One" Brings the Boom
From Die Hard to Prime’s Red One, we weigh Santa’s action glow-up - and whether this swole St. Nick finally earns a spot in the canon.
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Del Toro's "Wolfman" Remains Top Dog
"Punctuated by a foreboding Danny Elfman score, The Wolfman offers atmosphere to spare. It is supported by a strong cast, even if they’re not used to full strength."
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Nov. 17-21, 2025
DPS students can look forward to a full week of free, hot meals - nachos on Monday, pasta midweek, and classic pizza Friday. Here’s the complete breakfast and lunch lineup for Nov. 17–21 across Durham Public Schools.