A Great-Looking If Underpowered Adventure With A 'Good Dinosaur'
Pixar's second film of 2015 is no Inside Out story-wise, but its visuals and wonderful score make the time spent in its dino-packed alternate universe a pleasure.
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The Music Of 'Creed' Puts A Modern Character Into Rocky Balboa's World
When filmmaker Ryan Coogler and composer Ludwig Goransson went to work on Creed, they wanted to create an ambient, urban score like the one Goransson composed for Fruitvale Station. But they found they couldn't get away from the iconic theme Bill Conti composed for the original Rocky.
Don't Squander That Squash: Like Fine Wine, It Might Improve With Age
Squash taste best when they achieve the ideal balance of starch and sugar. But how long you should wait depends on whether you're cooking a small delicata or a big, bold butternut.
'All My Children' Actor David Canary Dies
David Canary, who played twin brothers Stuart and Adam Chandler on All My Children, has died.
Rapid Learners: How Pixar Animators Created A Very Scary River
What would a small dinosaur look like in Class V rapids? That's the question Pixar filmmakers had to answer for their film The Good Dinosaur. So they piled into a raft to figure it out for themselves.
Not My Job: Physics Professor Lisa Randall Gets Quizzed On Phys Ed
Randall is a theoretical physicist and professor at Harvard. In 2007 she was named one of the 100 most influential people by Time. She's recently written a book called Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs.
High Glamour Infuses A Forbidden Love Affair In 'Carol'
Todd Haynes' new film chronicles a lesbian affair between a middle-aged married woman and a young store clerk. Critic David Edelstein says Carol captures the thrill of a once-forbidden subculture.
Breaking The Cranberry Mold: New Ways To Savor This Seasonal Berry
Cranberry sauce is a Thanksgiving tradition. But if you're ready for a fresh take on this staple, why not try cranberries in chutney or cake? America's Test Kitchen founder Chris Kimball offers ideas.
'Tales From The Loop' Doesn't Forget The Robots (Or The Dinosaurs)
Illustrator Simon Stålenhag has put together a compilation of short stories to accompany his haunting, gorgeous paintings of an alternate Sweden full of aliens and strange technology. And dinosaurs.
Green Bean Casserole: The Thanksgiving Staple We Love — Or Loathe
The classic Midwestern casserole, which turns 60 this year, has come to mean more than just a mashup of processed food. Even those who grew up with it but can't abide it admit: It tastes like home.