The Road film review shows a bleak world endgame
The Road presents a grim prophecy of a blasted world. Viggo Mortensen shines as The Man guiding his son Kodi Smit McPhee through desolate America toward hope. Battles with cannibals, gun-heavy peril, and a haunting frontier morality frame a somber, spare, near-masterpiece.
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ABC cancels Adam Lambert from Good Morning America
ABC News cited Lam bir tics controversy from the American Music Awards as the reason for canceling his scheduled GMA performance. Lambert expressed disappointment and noted fan excitement. CBS countered by scheduling him for The Early Show to perform and discuss the backlash.
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Tyler Perry donates record gift to NAACP marks milestone
Filmmaker Tyler Perry gives 1 million to the NAACP to honor its 100th anniversary. The donation, the largest ever from an individual, will be distributed over four years and signifies a watershed shift in black philanthropy, say NAACP leaders. Perry credits the NAACP’s perseverance with enabling his film career.
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Chef Paula Deen Hit by Charity Ham During Loadout
Celebrity chef Paula Deen was struck in the face by a thrown ham while helping unload 25,000 pounds of donated meat for an Atlanta food bank. She joked she was okay as the ham bounced off her and laughed off the incident after a playful exchange with a man who tossed it back.
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Avatar and Inviictus show at local cinema listings
Local theater guide lists showtimes for Avatar and Invictus in Pa, with adult and student prices. Other films include The Blind Side, Ninja Assassin, The Fantastic Mr Fox, and Planets, with schedule blocks across afternoon and evening sessions.
Susan Boyle TV Special to Air December 13
TV Guide Network will air a one hour program titled I Dreamed a Dream The Susan Boyle Story on December 13 featuring Boyle performances interviews with Boyle and friends and celebrities including Simon Cowell. Boyle rose to fame after her Britain s Got Talent audition in January.
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Dear Abby addresses private family drama and privacy pressures
Dear Abby argues a husband cannot be muzzled about private family troubles while suggesting readers consider the era’s social focus on personal issues. A second letter praises a single mother seeking law school, urging a temporary shared custody plan with a formal agreement and continued family support.
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Ask Amy Reader questions about honesty and family acceptance
A reader asks if she should push a friend to reveal ongoing contact with his wife, acknowledging discomfort with a secretive friendship. Amy advises setting boundaries, being honest with the friend, and not pressuring the husband to disclose, otherwise ending the secrecy.
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