Life & Arts

“The egg betrayed me!” practically sums up the swashbuckling adventure that is “Puss in Boots.” Dreamworks’ prequel to the “Shrek” franchise is fueled by the amusingly vain feline, affectionately known as Puss. The film offers an amusing look into the past of the title character from the time he was a little orphan kitten in the Mexican town of San Ricardo. Puss’ childhood … [Read more...] about ‘Puss in Boots’ proves he’s the cat’s meow

1483, Protestant reformer Martin Luther was born in Saxony, then part of the Holy Roman Empire. Early on, Luther showed promise as a member of the church, but he soon ran aground of the church authorities. His Montgomery Bus Boycott angered Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, but Luther refused to back down. He decided to march on Washington, D.C. There, he gave his famous “95 … [Read more...] about This Day in History: Nov. 10

SCORPIO — The 8-ball from the pool table in the HAWC has the answers to all your questions. SAGITTARIUS — Brush up on your movie trivia on IMDb and start a debate with Aries. CAPRICORN — Flattery will get you nowhere, but mimicry will get you behind locked doors. AQUARIUS — Hire a court reporter to record your internal dialogue. PISCES — Click this link. ARIES — It’s a … [Read more...] about Horoscopes: Nov. 10

The definition of “Mylo Xyloto,” the world may never know, but what is known is that the album is about graffiti and the kids who make it. Messages of angst, ennui and loneliness abound. Mixed with singer Chris Martin’s characteristic vision of a bright future, they create a story of perseverance and hope against a hopeless world. After the success of “Viva La Vida,” and its … [Read more...] about Music review: 'Mylo Xyloto'

A booze-soaked trip into vacation destination Puerto Rico turns into a  vacation filled with romance, violent beatings and pure ruthlessness for Johnny Depp in his newly released film, “The Rum Diary.” Depp portrays Paul Kemp, the literary incarnation of Hunter S. Thompson in his book “The Rum Diary.” Having acted in such Hollywood folly as “The Tourist,” Depp is financially … [Read more...] about Depp indulges in Thompson’s wild character