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Midnight in Paris Woody Allen directed this magical film about a starry-eyed writer (Owen Wilson) visiting Paris with his fiancée (Rachel McAdams). When he discovers a way to experience the dreamy Paris of the 1920s and its icons, he questions his happiness in the present day. This romantic movie is a delightful confection that will make you fall for Paris, Wilson, and director Allen (and it's Read more
Moviegoers have caught Contagion fever: the film took the number one spot at the box office in its opening weekend, earning $23.1 million. The new movie weakened The Help, which lost its number one spot for the first time in three weeks, dropping to number two with $8.7 million. Warrior didn't fare well against the competition, coming in third with $5.6 million in its debut weekend. The Debt Read more
Characters in this week's releases face dangerous threats; Matt Damon, Jude Law, and Marion Cotillard deal with a deadly outbreak in Contagion, while Joel Edgerton and Tom Hardy battle one another in the the ring in Warrior. If you're still not sure whether you'd rather see the outcome of the epidemic or the fight, these pictures from each film might help you decide. Photos courtesy of Lionsgate Read more
Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton are beefed up as two mixed martial arts fighters in this weekend's new release Warrior. There are plenty of scenes with the macho men sparring within the ring, but can you expect any compelling action once they step out of it? Watch our video review to find out if you should watch, pass, or rent this sports drama. Read more
A lot of sports movies focus on underdogs, and while Warrior is no exception, it offers much more than a tale of athletes facing incredible odds. Brendan (Joel Edgerton) and Tommy Conlon (Tom Hardy) are two estranged brothers who find themselves training for the same mixed martial arts competition with a $5 million dollar prize. After physics teacher Brendan is suspended from his job without pay, Read more
In case The Fighter made you hungry for more dramas about how a few punches can bring brothers together, the Warrior trailer is at your service. Inception star Tom Hardy plays Tom Conlon, a former soldier who has recently returned from being deployed overseas. He shares the screen with Joel Edgerton as his brother Brendan, a family man who's now a teacher. Though they seem to have nothing in Read more
You can't go to a yoga class and NOT do this pose. It's called Warrior 2 and it's great for opening tight hips and shoulders and strengthening quads, calves, and shins. It also works your core muscles, because when you're in this pose, you really have to concentrate on elongating your spine and drawing your belly in. You can get into this pose from Downward Facing Dog. Step your right foot Read more
Domino fans rejoice! The dearly departed shelter publication will be brought to life again through a special print edition titled Quick Fixes. Condé Nast will publish a compilation of the magazine's best home-decorating stories, highlighting tricks and tips for easy and affordable ways to dramatically change the look of your home. Condé Nast editorial director Thomas J. Wallace noted in a Read more
The secret to a flat belly according to doc Travis Stork: never diet — Prevention Holding that Warrior 1 helps build willpower off the mat — Yoga Journal Borrow these seven habits of highly successful snackers — Real Simple Get the skinny on finding (and using) your fat burning zone — HuffPost Healthy Living When is the perfect time to work out? — Shape Donkey kicks truly are a kick Read more
We're still excited about the Oscar nominations this morning, and now comes the next part of the process: checking out all the films we want to have fresh in our minds on the big night. I know lots of people will still be lining up to experience The Artist in theaters since it's been sweeping award season, but if you haven't seen The Tree of Life or Warrior, you're in luck — both of those Read more
