The Town

Hollywood pretty boy Ben Affleck has long gone underestimated, locking him into a litany of handsome “average guy” roles. The Town might be a turning point for Affleck, who this time takes over the director’s chair to make an excellent movie.

Bluestocking not Julian Assange’s type

In the past few weeks, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been both glorified and demonized. To his fans, he is a hero crusader of truth; to his critics, he is a menace to international security.

Uncomplimentary Gift-Giving

It is uncomplimentary to bring a contagious disease home for the holidays, for sure. Isn’t “consumption” the disease Satine – Nicole Kidman’s character in Moulin Rouge – died from? Well, according to this sign, if you have it, you will be charged for it.

Blacklist

At first sight, the sentence seems all right. However, if you come to analyze it, you will find the participle phrase is wrongly used.

Coffee undeserving of bad rap

More than 1 billion people start their day with a cup of java, making coffee the most popular drink around the world after water. Economically speaking, the industry is second only to oil.

My space: Hannah and James Plumb, Designers

Designers Hanah and James Plumb take us through the vintage finds in their home

Mini Connected app hits iTunes, now you can finally hit the road

Get your iPhone running. Head out on the highway. Looking for some pancakes, and whatever else Google Local Search finds along the way

Top gaming picks for the holidays

The end of the year is nigh and the holidays are approaching fast. For those who aren’t into parties or tourism, stay-at-home gaming is a good alternative.

Kate Middleton wins over Joan Rivers, the queen of fashion put-downs

The famously acerbic comedienne offends almost every celebrity with her jokes about their red carpet style, but she is a fan of Kate Middleton who’s ‘looked gorgeous so far.’

Carsten Höller: deer of perception

These reindeer have been fed a mushroom that makes their urine hallucinogenic. Or have they? Sam Williams visits Carsten Höller’s new ’scientific experiment’