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Movies for Grownups Awards 2010

Posted on 02/26/2010 by Correy Robertson | Archived Contributor | Comments

EntertainmentThe results are in, and A-list Hollywood stars joined AARP Magazine for the Movies for Grownups Awards Gala last week, and boy, were they A-list. The likes of Robert Deniro, Sean Penn, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Billy Crystal gathered to present and win awards. One highlight of the night was when Sean Penn awarded Robert Deniro with the Movies for Grownups® Lifetime Achievement Award, who described his fellow colleague and friend as a “consummate, ground-breaking actor.” During the gala, Entertainment Editor …

Boomers: Where to Retire and What to Watch

Posted on 02/15/2010 by Correy Robertson | Archived Contributor | Comments

Home & FamilyDid you know that this past weekend, 49 of the 50 states had snow on the ground?? I bet you can guess the state that’s holding out on us: Hawaii. Anywho, if you aren’t lucky enough to live or have been vacationing in Hawaii for the past week, chances are you’re tired of hearing about winter weather advisories. Daydreaming about the locations in this CNBC slideshow on America’s Top Places to Retire was a fun activity for me this morning. …

Oscar Highlights

Posted on 02/24/2009 by Alejandra Owens | General News | Comments

EntertainmentWe’d be remiss to not mention the Oscars for at least a moment, and what a show! The Oscars are still buzzing since the Sunday night festivities, with everyone going over the highlights and upsets that the awards ceremony brought to the table. Between Kate Winslet’s father whistling to her during her acceptance speech for Best Actress, to Heath Ledger’s family accepting his award for Best Supporting Actor, it was a night to remember. Below is the awards’ opening number …

Twilight is Not Just the Craze for Younger Folk

Posted on 11/21/2008 by Alejandra Owens | General News | Comments

EntertainmentThe craze over the movie release of the hit book series Twilight is just about everywhere – I admit I haven’t read it yet, but I’m starting to think I should. I’m seeing a lot of commentary that Twilight’s appeal goes beyond age. In short, tweens, teens, moms and, yes, older women, are all going nutty for this vampire series. While it seems so many movies are age-specific these days, there’s nothing I appreciate more than flicks (and books) that …