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That Worcester movienew

A review of the recently released movie "American Hustle," which in part was filmed in Worcester, Mass.

Worcester Magazine | Jim Keogh | 01-07-2014 | Reviews

A Mistress to Dickens: Ralph Fiennes Does Merchant Ivory with Felicity Jones

Ralph (pronounced “rafe”) Fiennes’s second directorial venture — following his adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Coriolanus” — is the closest thing to a Merchant Ivory production to come along since that venerable company ceased making films.

Cityview | Cole Smithey | 01-07-2014 | Movies

Eat Your Vegetablesnew

While being a vegetarian is a seemingly easy avenue to being healthy, it’s easy to create more bad habits.

Jackson Free Press | Amber Helsel | 01-06-2014 | Food+Drink

Tips for Beginning Runnersnew

If one of your goals for 2014 is to hit the ground running (literally), consider these tips from Jeremy Jungling.

Jackson Free Press | Amber Helsel | 01-06-2014 | Health

Tags: running tips

The Good, the Bad and the Crappynew

Our intrepid critic ponders the lineup of films scheduled for 2014 release.

Tucson Weekly | Bob Grimm | 01-03-2014 | Movies

A look at favorite films of 2013new

Syracuse New Times film blogger and reviewer Mark Bialczak looks back at a year in movies.

Syracuse New Times | Mark Bialczak | 01-03-2014 | Movies

Former Minnesota Vikings Punter Calls for Firing of 'Bigot' Coachnew

In a Deadspin article, provocatively titled, "I Was An NFL Player Until I Was Fired By Two Cowards And A Bigot," Kluwe says he's "pretty confident" the Vikings let him go as punishment for his off-the-field activism in support of same-sex marriage. City Pages caught up with Kluwe Thursday afternoon to talk about his post, the response and what happens next.

City Pages (Twin Cities) | Andy Mannix | 01-03-2014 | LGBT

Tags: Chris Kluwe, mike Priefer

Don’t Assume I’m Angrynew

I am so sick of hearing about the "mad black woman," whether it's directed at the first lady or someone right here in Jackson.

Jackson Free Press | Funmi F. Franklin | 01-02-2014 | Commentary

Tags: mad black woman

Overcoming Ableismnew

When my twins were diagnosed with autism at age 2, I did what most parents do: I learned how to advocate for my kids.

Jackson Free Press | Laurie Bertram Roberts | 01-02-2014 | Commentary

Wacky Fitness Tipsnew

We've all heard the usual health tips—drink water, exercise, eat healthy and less. But here are a few lesser-known fitness tips.

Jackson Free Press | Amber Helsel | 01-02-2014 | Health

Invisible Shadows: The Martin Scorsese Movie That Isn’t

There is no reason to see Martin Scorsese’s latest picture. Centered around its irredeemable greed-crazed anti-hero antagonist Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio), “The Wolf of Wall Street” is an oddly inert piece of capitalist voyeurism that worships at the altar of its host.

Cityview | Cole Smithey | 01-02-2014 | Movies