Friday, October 31, 2014

Holiday 2014 Forecast: 'Interstellar'

<< Back to Holiday 2014 ForecastInterstellarRelease Date: IMAX/limited on November 5th, nationwide on November 7thStudio: ParamountGenre: Sci-Fi AdventureDirector: Christopher NolanWriters: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher NolanCast:: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Michael Caine, Wes Bentley, Casey Affleck, Mackenzie Foy, Topher Grace, Ellen Burstyn, John Lithgow, David Oyelowo, David Gyasi, Bill IrwinStudio Description: A group of explorers make use of a new...



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Holiday 2014 Forecast: 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1'

<< Back to Holiday 2014 ForecastThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1Release Date: November 21Studio: LionsgateGenre: Action/AdventureDirector: Francis LawrenceWriters: Danny Strong, Peter CraigCast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland, Toby Jones, Willow Shields, Sam Claflin, Jenna MaloneStudio Description: Katniss Everdeen is in District 13...



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Holiday 2014 Forecast

It's that time of year again.The "holiday" box office season kicks off next week with Interstellar and Big Hero 6, and runs through Christmas. Before the season officially begins, we're unveiling our predictions for what will be the highest-grossing movies at the domestic box office.The next eight weeks feature a few guaranteed blockbusters, including the penultimate chapter of the Hunger Games series and the final installment in the Hobbit trilogy. Writer/director Christopher Nol...



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Weekend Project: Make a Rustic Floating Media Center from Walnut and Copper


Here's a cool, space-saving idea with plenty of style: a floating media shelf featuring beautifully grained hardwood contrasted with warm copper pipe. … read more






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Vintage Favorites: The Classic Rucksack

Ogio Ruck 20


I've always been a fan of vintage designs. Just a few decades ago, almost everything was made by hand and it showed. Designs were simple but durable, and had solid features without the flash. One of my favorite pieces of vintage gear is the simple … read more






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Seven Modern Classic Books to Put Hair on Your Chest

created at: 10/08/2014


Alright, so you’ve built the bookshelf, now it’s time to fill it out with some masculine reading material. Rather than attempting a comprehensive list of books all men ought to read, this list is specifically designed to get that testosterone pumping through your veins. With that in mind, we proudly … read more






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Thursday, October 30, 2014

6 Things Every Man Should Do Each Morning

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Look, we know you're a grownup. You know it's essential to always eat breakfast, and never be late to work. But that doesn't make hearing that damn alarm go off come any easier. So, no matter what time you have to wake up, here's how to make that first hour of the day go smoother, mean more, and set yourself up for … read more






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'Nightcrawler' to Race in to First Over Halloween Weekend

For the first time since 2008, Halloween falls on a Friday this year. As a result, Hollywood has programmed a light slate this weekend-the big six studios are entirely avoiding the date, while Lionsgate is re-releasing the original Saw.Therefore, Open Road Films will likely win the weekend with Nightcrawler, which seems poised to wind up ahead of holdovers like Ouija, John Wick and Fury.Why is Hollywood so scared of Halloween on a Friday? Quite simply, the date is full of the type of distra...



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Forecast (cont.): 'Saw' Re-Release, 'Before I Go to Sleep'

<< Continued from "Weekend Forecast""If it's Halloween, it must be Saw." Lionsgate is banking that moviegoers will remember that old adage this weekend, when the 2004 horror classic is re-released in to over 2,000 theaters.The original Saw opened to a surprising $18.3 million on this weekend 10 years ago, and spawned a franchise that ruled the next four Halloweens. The first sequel (Saw II) was the highest-grossing installment with $87 million; grosses prog...



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How to: Make a DIY Wooden Salt Cellar for Your Next Dinner Party

created at: 10/26/2014


We recently procured a salt shaker for our dining table. It looks like an owl. My wife likes it. However, it seems that the sea salt we put in it never actually comes out of the little holes. Taking from the kitchen salt cellars you scoop and pinch from as you cook, I thought I'd create a communal cellar to place on your table that's perfect for a party of one or a party of many. No more clogged shakers! … read more






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Meet Perfection

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From seed to sip, every drop of Absolut Vodka is expertly crafted by generations of farmers and distillers from the small village of Ã…hus, Sweden —in a region with more than 400 years of superior vodka-making expertise. What’s their secret? High quality, locally sourced ingredients— pristine aquifer water & pure winter wheat (the latter carefully selected in partnership with 450 local farmers).



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These high quality ingredients, in conjunction with the care and attention of a village that has been crafting vodka since 1879, results in a smooth, rich vodka that transforms any cocktail.



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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

The Gentleman's Organization, Part I: DIY Watch Case and Sunglass Storage

Drilling Sunglasses Line Hole


Nice accessories can really bring together an outfit, be it a watch, cufflinks, or a classic set of sunglasses. But keeping all these classy pieces organized and in good condition can be a huge task as they begin to pile up on a closet shelf. Take a look at these projects to tame that clutter and class up your … read more






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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Marvel Announces Titles Through 2019

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is about to get much bigger-and probably much more profitable, as well.Coming off one of its biggest hits yet in Guardians of the Galaxy, the studio held an event Tuesday morning at which it announced a whopping eight new titles. Adding in three existing releases, that makes a total of 11 movies scheduled between 2015 and 2019.Marvel Studios-2015 to 2019Avengers: Age of Ultron - May 1, 2015Ant-Man - July 17, 2015Captain America: Civil War - May 6, 2016Doctor St...



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A Perfect Alternative to Coffee: The Earl Grey Foglifter

Earl Grey Foglifter With Pumpkin Spice


Most mornings call for an early jolt of java to get me going. Black coffee warms me up, and I've grown to love the bitter-sweet taste. But on the slower days when I just don't feel like a bitter cuppa joe I turn to something a bit smoother - The … read more






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Make This: DIY Electric Camp Lantern

created at: 10/19/2014


Autumn is the perfect time of year for camping, pumpkins, crunchy leaves and hurricane lamps. Ok, maybe it's just me, but I love these lamps. They bring a certain sense of camp-like nostalgia to my heart and I have a couple around the house. … read more






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Sunday, October 26, 2014

'Annabelle' Rules In Mexico, 'Guardians' Passes 'X-Men'

Annabelle took first place at the international box office with $26.5 million this weekend.The prequel to The Conjuring opened to a stunning $11.7 million in Mexico. That's the biggest debut ever for a horror movie, and ranks third for the year behind The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Transformers: Age of Extinction. Mexico is already the movie's highest-grossing market ahead of fellow Latin American territory Brazil ($11.5 million).So far, Annabelle has earned an impressive $126.7 million overs...



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Decent Debuts from 'Ouija,' 'Wick' This Weekend

Over the last full weekend in October, low-budget supernatural horror movie Ouija led the box office with an estimated $20 million.John Wick wound up in second place, while Bill Murray's St. Vincent did well in its nationwide expansion.The top 12 earned an estimated $102.7 million this weekend, which is up eight percent from last year. This caps off a very strong month at the box office: October 2014 is already the highest-grossing October ever, and still has five days left to add to its re...



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Saturday, October 25, 2014

'Ouija' Haunts Top Spot on Friday with $8.3 Million

On a somewhat quiet Friday at the box office, supernatural horror flick Ouija took first place ahead of Keanu Reeves action movie John Wick.Meanwhile, Bill Murray's St. Vincent did decent business in its nationwide expansion.Opening at 2,858 theaters, Ouija earned an estimated $8.3 million on Friday. That's a far cry from Annabelle's $15.5 million, but is above recent October horror movies Sinister ($7.4 million) and Carrie ($6.5 million). If Ouija holds like those three movies, it will win...



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Friday, October 24, 2014

How To: Make A Custom Rough-Cut Lumber Beer Flight Set

created at: 10/19/2014


Craft beer is growing out here on the West Coast like a wildfire in the wind. While visiting local breweries in the area, I've always been impressed by well made flight sets, so I decided to make my … read more






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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Forecast: 'Ouija' Set to Spook 'John Wick' This Weekend

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How To: Handmade Flyfishing Net

Wooden Handle


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I've been out perfecting my cast quite a few times in the last few months as the weather turned cool. It's quite a cathartic moment throwing the delicate fly out to be struck by a hungry trout. While the majority of fly fishing gear is intensely complicated and time consuming to construct, a sturdy landing net can be constructed with moderate skills in a weekend and will stand up to years of … read more






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Watch Adam Savage Brilliantly Reconstruct Han Solo's Iconic DL-44 Blaster

Han Solo Blaster


Watch Adam Savage of Mythbusters fame create exact replica models of some of your favorite historical icons and cinematic props with the Tested team. Let's be clear, these aren't replicas in the sense of things that look exactly like other things. Instead these are things painstakingly researched and reconstructed before your eyes out of original materials using original machining … read more






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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

The Process: Crafting an Axe From Scratch

created at: 10/19/2014


John Neeman Tools began when Latvian carpenter Jacob asked a local village bladesmith to craft three timber framing tools for his timber framed homestead project. The two quickly realized how well they - and their craftsmanship - paired together, and so they recruited a young local blacksmith from another nearby village along with a couple other friends to form John Neeman … read more






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DIY: Electric Camp Lantern

created at: 10/19/2014


Autumn is the perfect time of year for camping, pumpkins, crunchy leaves and hurricane lamps. Ok, maybe it's just me, but I love these lamps. They bring a certain sense of camp-like nostalgia to my heart and I have a couple around the house. … read more






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DIY Recipe: The Earl Grey Foglifter

Earl Grey Foglifter With Pumpkin Spice


Most mornings call for an early jolt of java to get me going. Black coffee warms me up, and I've grown to love the bitter-sweet taste. But on the slower days when I just don't feel like a bitter cuppa joe I turn to something a bit smoother - The … read more






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Monday, October 20, 2014

Make Your Own Bow and Arrow

created at: 10/12/2014


As a kid, I had my own tiny bow and arrow set I would use to shoot elusive paper deer on a foam block. There was something satisfying about the manual skill it took to shoot an object one-hundred feet across the yard. Now that I'm older I can further that fascination by making my own bow to hunt down real … read more






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How To: Cement and Rope Door Stopper

Concrete and Rope Door Stopper


There are plenty of door stoppers out there, but most are made of rubber or cheap plastic. While the stoppers serve a purpose, they just don't belong in a manmade home these burly cement stoppers are are much better way to … read more






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Is Your Tailgate Ready for #Techgating Season?



Football is back in season. For some of us, it's the all-consuming, stark-raving crazy best time of the year. For others, it's time to make some random fantasy league picks and hope we don't get embarrassed too badly.


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Sunday, October 19, 2014

'Fury' Topples 'Girl,' 'Birdman' Soars in Limited Release

Brad Pitt's Fury was able to usurp first place from Gone Girl this weekend, though it was a closer race than anticipated.Meanwhile, Birdman opened at four locations in New York and Los Angeles and scored one of the best per-theater averages ever for a live-action movie.Opening at 3,173 theaters, Fury rolled in to first place this weekend with an estimated $23.5 million. This debut is in the same general ballpark as movies like Captain Phillips ($25.7 million), Act of Valor ($24.5 million) a...



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'Guardians' Passes 'Captain America,' 'Spider-Man' Sequels

Guardians of the Galaxy was back on top of the international box office this weekend; the movie added $23.1 million for a new total of $405 million. Most of that came from China, where Guardians eased 28 percent to $22.3 million. Reports that bad subtitles were causing poor word-of-mouth seem to be unfounded. To date, Guardians has earned $69 million in China, and has a legitimate shot at ultimately reaching $100 million.The 10th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has now grossed $733 m...



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Saturday, October 18, 2014

Brad Pitt's 'Fury' Rolls in to First Place on Friday with $8.8 Million

On a somewhat quiet day at the box office, Brad Pitt's Fury easily took first place with $8.8 million.That debut is a bit higher than last October's Captain Phillips ($8.5 million), and also noticeably better than The Monuments Men ($6.9 million). Still, it's way off from recent R-rated hits The Equalizer ($12.5 million) and Gone Girl ($13.2 million). For the weekend, Fury is on track to earn $24 to $27 million.Entering its third weekend, Gone Girl eased 32 percent to an estimated $5.55 mil...



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Thursday, October 16, 2014

'Fury' to Invade Top Spot at the Box Office This Weekend

World War II tank movie Fury will almost certainly take the top spot away from two-time winner Gone Girl this weekend. Meanwhile, The Book of Life and The Best of Me are also opening nationwide.Playing at 3,173 theaters, Fury stars Brad Pitt as the leader of an American tank crew making their way through Germany as the second World War draws to a close.With the exception of 2012's Killing Them Softly-which was an odd, dark crime drama-Pitt has been on a strong run lately as a leading man. T...



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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Manly Makeover: From Unfinished Basement to Rustic Log Cabin

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What do you do when you're a hunting enthusiast craving the comforts of your warm log cabin but all you have is a dingy storage room in your basement? Gather up some spare wood and a heap of imagination and prepare to build a mind-blowing, compact-sized outdoor … read more






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Make This: DIY Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream

Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream


I can't say I can recall the ingredients on a basic can of shaving cream. It's pungent smell and pearly white appearance can only make one wonder if you're putting healthy chemicals on your face. Lucky for you, controlling what you put on your face is as easy as this recipe for your own jar of shaving cream. … read more






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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

How to: Repair a Damaged Electric or Power Cord

Credit: Ethan Hagan


Whether it’s by accident or misuse, chances are you’re going to need to repair a power cord on something you own. I can’t count how many time’s I’ve almost cut my circular saw cord while ripping a board or yanked a lamp line and ripped it clean off. The good news is you don't have to toss out your expensive tools to a severed cord. Instead you can repair it yourself! … read more






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Do Try This at Home: It's Impossible to Break an Egg in One Hand

created at: 10/14/2014


You know that folk rumor where you can supposedly only stand an egg on its end during the vernal equinox, and how its totally false and nothing to do with the day of the year?


Turns out, there's another interesting viral-like tale that its impossible to crack an upright egg using only your … read more






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10 Great Watches for Under $300

Jacques Cousteau and Albert Falco


“A decent man must have a decent watch.” So said Albert Falco to his watch-less companion just before legendary ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau gifted him his personal dive watch (a DOXA Sub) in perpetration for their deep-sea … read more






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How to: Repair a Damaged Electrical Cord

Credit: Ethan Hagan


Whether it’s by accident or misuse, chances are you’re going to need to repair a power cord on something you own. I can’t count how many time’s I’ve almost cut my circular saw cord while ripping a board or yanked a lamp line and ripped it clean off. The good news is you don't have to toss out your expensive tools to a severed cord. Instead you can repair it yourself! … read more






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Monday, October 13, 2014

5 Awesome Fall Beers You Should Try this Season

created at: 10/06/2014


Fall is officially upon us, with its cool evenings, warm and windy days, and the exceptional flavors of my favorite season. As the weather cools down, we heat the kitchen up with long-cooked roasts, simmered soups, and plenty of spiced deserts. But the changing of seasons also rouses a plethora of fall-flavored beers to compliment the heavy meals the cooler weather … read more






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How to Tip [i.e. Everything You Don't Know About Tipping]

created at: 10/13/2014


While proper tipping is a sign of a good manners, knowing how much- and when to- is one of those life skills I think I was supposed to pick up by osmosis. Generally speaking I’ve done my best to lean on the generous side, but I’ve definitely guessed my way through a handful of social situations. Thankfully, this long-form article written by an academic - and former waiter - takes a look at some of the large-scale statistics on tipping in different situations across … read more






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How to: Make a DIY Rustic Wood Clock from Scrap Wood


Every DIYer has that pile of extra scrap wood sitting in a bin from the last project. You know, the pieces gather dust until a free afternoon when I go rummage through the pile and make something worth hanging on the wall. Like this scrap wood clock, an awesome option because there is so much that can be done customize the face and hands to match your … read more






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Thursday, October 9, 2014

Make a Table Instantly with Floyd Legs

The Floyd Leg System


If you’re just now getting into building things on your own, buying pre-made legs is a great way to keep your focus on building and finishing a flat surface, like a tabletop, without worrying about the mechanics of leg structures. I can definitely say when I started building things I didn't trust the weight of a coffee mug on my tables. Thankfully, we now have an inventive product like The Floyd Leg to the … read more






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DIY Recipe: Make Tasty and Inexpensive Homemade Vanilla Extract

Vanilla Extract Hand MadeVanilla gets a bad rap for being plain and simple, but adding a dab to your morning coffee can really boost the flavor, and it still tastes great with all kinds of goodies. Imitation extract is okay and fancy store-bought vanilla is pricey, so hand making this delicious extract is just too easy for us to pass … read more






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How to: Build a Totally Functional DIY Telescope for ~$200 in Hardware Store Parts

created at: 10/08/2014


Thanks to some epic solar flares and the resulting auroras last month, the annual time for me to procrastinate by downloading the NASA Astronaut Application came a little early this year. If the requisite 1,000 hours piloting a jet and/or relevant PhD isn’t exactly your jam, you might try exploring the universe through one of these spectacular homemade … read more






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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Woodworking Faux Pas: 6 Things You Should Never Do When Tackling a New Project

When you're just getting started in the world of building things, you'll find it can be rather hard to some "best practices" to help guide you down the right path. You're busy trying to figure out what the difference between a bevel and a miter is, but what you really need is someone to say "do this, not that."


created at: 10/06/2014It wasn't until I took a few classes and befriended some woodworkers that i really started to learn how to not do dumb things. Here's a five things I wish I would have learned before I wasted money and time on early projects.read more






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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Yes, Every Man Needs an Apron

Apron No. 2 in Chambray


Men wearing aprons seem to be more of a novelty than a practical household item. In popular culture the apron on men seems to only show up on tacky backyard cooks (think Kiss the Cook) and wisecracking chefs and their hyperbolic reality shows, or the hapless dad in the movies putting on a pink ruffled thing when he's stuck with the kids. But it's time to ignore all of those stereotypes and get yourself an apron. Here are a few reasons you need to consider one for … read more






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Monday, October 6, 2014

How to Clean and Scale a Whole Fish


Hopefully, at some point, every man is gonna break down a whole fish. Ideally, you'd catch it yourself, but perhaps a friend or neighbor may drop one off for you to enjoy. But, really, you're gonna catch one at some point, or be on a camping trip when someone else does, and you get to be the guy that says, "oh yeah, I know what to do with that." … read more






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Who Drew the Sriracha Rooster? Apparently, No One Knows...


As far as iconic food images go, the Sriracha rooster has gotta be in the top five. It's got all the style and positive associations of the product, but avoids the overt marketing images of a Tony the Tiger or Mr. Peanut or even the Kool-Aid Man. Oh yeah. … read more






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Sunday, October 5, 2014

Around-the-World: Strong Overseas Debuts for 'Gone Girl,' 'Annabelle'... >

Coinciding with its domestic debut, Gone Girl opened to $24.6 million from 39 international markets this weekend.It opened to $6.9 million in the U.K. and $4.6 million in Australia; both marked all-time highs for director David Fincher. It also played well in Russia ($2.95 million) and Germany ($2.85 million), while it was less impressive in Mexico and Brazil (both below $1 million).Fincher's last two movies-The Social Network and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)-earned $128 million a...



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Moviegoers Thrill to 'Gone Girl,' 'Annabelle' This Weekend

It was a photo finish at the box office this weekend between Gone Girl and Annabelle, though both movies are winners regardless of their rank.David Fincher's adaptation of Gillian Flynn's immensely popular novel took first place with $38 million, while the prequel to The Conjuring was a very close second with $37.2 million.Those impressive debuts led to an overall boom at the box office: the top 12 earned an estimated $141.8 million, which is up 23 percent from the same weekend last year (w...



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Saturday, October 4, 2014

'Annabelle,' 'Gone Girl' on Track for $30-Million-Plus Weekend

Annabelle and Gone Girl both had impressive debuts on Friday. While the creepy doll took the top spot on opening day, the David Fincher adaptation should win the weekend.Playing at 3,185 theaters, Annabelle opened to a very strong $15.5 million. That's not too far off from The Conjuring, which took in just under $17 million on its first day. Still, the history of horror sequels (or in this case, a prequel) suggests that Annabelle's weekend will be fairly front-loaded. If it performs in line...



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Thursday, October 2, 2014

'Gone Girl,' 'Annabelle' to Bring Box Office Back to Life

After a slow September, the box office should bounce back in a big way on the first weekend of October.Gone Girl and Annabelle each have passionate, motivated fans that seem poised to turn out in droves this weekend; it's quite possible that each movie winds up above $30 million this weekend.Meanwhile, the Nicolas Cage-starring remake of Left Behind is also opening nationwide, while Reese Witherspoon drama The Good Lie will receive a moderate release.Gone Girl is the latest movie from direc...



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Forecast (cont.): 'Conjuring' Prequel 'Annabelle' Could Scare Up $30 Million

<< Continued from "Weekend Forecast"At the domestic box office, at least, Gone Girl will face stiff competition from Annabelle, which opens at 3,185 locations.The movie's biggest selling point is the fact that it's a prequel to 2013 horror sensation The Conjuring (it shows the origin story of that movie's creepy doll). That movie opened to $41.9 million last July, then held well on its way to a $137.4 million total. It has had a robust post-theatrical life as well, a...



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How to: Make DIY Graphic Printed Candles

created at: 10/02/2014


Josie from SewForSoul styled these up with a spooky, vintage Victorian vibe for Halloween, but this is a really clever technique that could be applied in lots of different … read more






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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

How to: Make Your Own Tastier and Healthier Instant Noodle Meals


They're a go-to lunch for people everywhere: office workers, college students, older children looking for something to fuel their growth spurts. And...I'll admit it - they're delicious. I love just-add-water noodle packs, particularly the Southeastern Asian brands that supply Indonesian or Korean flavors. Add a bit of frozen veg, some fresh herbs, some leftovers or a broth-poached egg, and you've got a legit … read more






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September Closes As Worst Month at the Box Office Since 2008

After a welcome reprieve in August, the 2014 box office woes returned in September.Overall domestic box office totaled just $513 million, which is down 11 percent from last year. More importantly, this was the lowest-grossing month at the box office in six years (dating back to September 2008).The abnormally low total can be chalked up to a dearth of content early in the month. As Above/So Below and The November Man were weak late August releases, and the major studios entirely avoided the ...



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