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What Are Critics Who Saw ‘The Interview’ Saying About It?
UPROXX - Dariel Figueroa
Despite what North Korea wants, despite what its mercenary hacking army wants, what the Supreme Being Leader Of Almighty Power Of God Voice wants, what even some pundits from Fox News want — somehow, we’re
Atheism
Will religion ever disappear?
BBC Future - Rachel Nuwer
Atheism is on the rise around the world, so does that mean spirituality will soon be a thing of the past? Rachel Nuwer discovers that the answer is far from simple. A growing number of people, millions
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ trailer shows X-wings, Falcon, more | Hero Complex – movies, comics, pop culture – Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
A scene from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." (Lucasfilm / Disney) John Boyega in a scene from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." (Lucasfilm / Disney) A scene from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." (Lucasfilm
Brain damage could be repaired by creating new nerve cells
The Guardian - Richard Gray
Researchers have regenerated damaged areas in the brains of mice by converting structural cells into functioning neurons Scientists have raised hopes that brain damage caused by strokes, stab wounds and
Brittany Maynard's mother hits back at Vatican's criticism of physician-assisted suicide
The Telegraph
Young patient captured world's compassion with decision to end her life on November 1 after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer The mother of a right-to-die advocate has responded angrily to criticism
Rosetta mission lander detects organic molecules on surface of comet
The Guardian - Richard Gray
The Philae lander has found organic molecules – which are essential for life – on the surface of the comet where it touched down last week. The spacecraft managed to beam back evidence of the carbon and
Ferguson Protesters Fear Police Crackdown After Grand Jury Decision
HuffPost - Ryan J. Reilly
ST. LOUIS -- “Run! Run for your lives!” the man in the orange jacket yelled, flailing his arms in the air as he made his way down a street in Clayton, Missouri, followed by dozens of people holding signs
Court sets legal precedent with evidence from Fitbit health tracker
The Guardian - Samuel Gibbs
A Canadian law firm will use data from a Fitbit fitness tracker for the first time in court as an objective measure of activity. The data will be provided by the plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit
Editing Google's search results would damage free speech, judge rules
The Guardian - Samuel Gibbs
Google search results have been declared part of free speech by a San Francisco court, dismissing a lawsuit by a disgruntled news site A San Francisco court declared that Google can arrange its search
Mothers who drink while pregnant could face legal proceedings following test case
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton, Science Editor
A test case will decide whether a disabled six-year-old should be awarded compensation because her mother drank heavily while pregnant Mothers who drink during pregnancy could face legal proceedings following
Radical New Quantum Theory Says Other Universes Affect Our Own
HuffPost - David Freeman
Parallel universes have long been a staple of science fiction. But according to a radical new theory of quantum mechanics published Oct. 23 in the journal Physical Review X, other universes are real--and
Florida 'Loud Music' Shooter Michael Dunn Gets Life In Prison
NPR - Scott Neuman
A Florida man convicted of first-degree murder for fatally shooting a teenager during an argument over loud music has been sentenced to life in prison. Michael Dunn, 47, was convicted last month in his
Arizona ban on same-sex marriage struck down as states give up fight
The Guardian - Amanda Holpuch
Marriage bans in Arizona and Alaska were struck down on Friday, while a federal judge in Wyoming ordered the state to allow same-sex marriage but stayed his decision for nearly a week to allow an appeal.
The Many Signs That Mike Judge’s ‘Idiocracy’ Is Upon Us
UPROXX - Jason Tabrys
Idiocracy is upon us, protect your balls. It’s more than the parallels between President Camacho and, oh, say, Donald Trump, though. Gaze into the heart of a humongous meat and bread pile with a clever
PACIFIC RIM 2 Teaser Poster, Sequel Will Set up Third Film
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Robert Downey Jr. Signs on for CAPTAIN AMERICA 3, Which Will Launch Civil War Storyline
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Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan Announce A Better Tomorrow Release Date
Pitchfork - by Jeremy Gordon
RZA was pretty close when he said the new Wu-Tang Clan album A Better Tomorrow would be out before Black Friday. A Better Tomorrow is due out December 2 via Warner Bros, who the Wu have just signed with.
Jargon-Free History Of The Universe Finds Beauty In Ordinary Words
NPR
Astrophysicist Roberto Trotta argues that we don't need jargon. He tells NPR's Wade Goodwyn he's compiled a history of the universe as we know it, using only the 1,000 most-common English words. Transcript
FANTASTIC FOUR Reboot Will Have a Different Origin Story
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Star Wars Anthology Series
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Mortal Engines - Trailer 1 The Grinch - Trailer 1 The Nutcracker and the Four Realms - Trailer 1 Venom - Trailer 1 Night School - Trailer 2 Smallfoot - …
“Jimi: All Is by My Side”: This is the weirdest rock biopic of all time
Salon
André Benjamin in "Jimi: All Is by My Side" André Benjamin makes a memorable Jimi Hendrix in John Ridley’s near-experimental film — with no Hendrix songs Andrew O'Hehir September 25, 2014 5:20pm (UTC)
John Malkovich as the Joker, Marilyn Monroe, and More
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Los Angeles
TV is viewed as holding more promise for screenwriters than movies
Los Angeles Times - By Josh Rottenberg
Scott Frank likes to call himself "the least bitter writer in Hollywood," and given how much success he's had in his 30-year career, you could argue he should be. These days, though, reflecting on the
Alex Kurtzman Discusses a "Much Darker" VENOM
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What Are Critics Who Saw ‘The Interview’ Saying About It?

Will religion ever disappear?

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ trailer shows X-wings, Falcon, more | Hero Complex – movies, comics, pop culture – Los Angeles

Brain damage could be repaired by creating new nerve cells

Brittany Maynard's mother hits back at Vatican's criticism of physician-assisted suicide

Rosetta mission lander detects organic molecules on surface of comet

Ferguson Protesters Fear Police Crackdown After Grand Jury Decision

Court sets legal precedent with evidence from Fitbit health tracker

Editing Google's search results would damage free speech, judge rules

Mothers who drink while pregnant could face legal proceedings following test case

Radical New Quantum Theory Says Other Universes Affect Our Own

Florida 'Loud Music' Shooter Michael Dunn Gets Life In Prison

Arizona ban on same-sex marriage struck down as states give up fight

The Many Signs That Mike Judge’s ‘Idiocracy’ Is Upon Us

PACIFIC RIM 2 Teaser Poster, Sequel Will Set up Third Film

Robert Downey Jr. Signs on for CAPTAIN AMERICA 3, Which Will Launch Civil War Storyline

Wu-Tang Clan Announce A Better Tomorrow Release Date

Jargon-Free History Of The Universe Finds Beauty In Ordinary Words

FANTASTIC FOUR Reboot Will Have a Different Origin Story

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“Jimi: All Is by My Side”: This is the weirdest rock biopic of all time

John Malkovich as the Joker, Marilyn Monroe, and More

TV is viewed as holding more promise for screenwriters than movies

Alex Kurtzman Discusses a "Much Darker" VENOM