"Anaconda," in theaters Thursday, never goes further than the initial premise and leaves Paul Rudd and Jack Black making it ...

The movie gets at least one thing right: Rebooting the shlocky, widely-panned creature-feature, starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, is a goofy idea.

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Your ultimate L.A. Bookshelf is here — a guide to the 110 essential L.A. books, plus essays, supporting quotes and a ranked list of the best of the best. In advance of this year’s Los Angeles Times ...

A rare Harry Potter first edition which JK Rowling inscribed to a friend has emerged for sale for a whopping £150,000. The author gifted the book to 'Deirdre and Gerry' 15 days before the first batch ...

Each week on The Book Show, host Joe Donahue interviews authors about their books, their lives and their craft. It is a celebration of both reading and writers. December 16, 2025 • Ann Packer’s newest ...

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December 22, 2025 • Here are recommended reads about the United States — perfect for the history buff on your gift list, or anyone looking to learn more about how the U.S got to where it is today.