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"Hancock": Will Smith, Superhuman

In Hancock, Will Smith continues to demonstrate his boundless appeal. Elsewhere, Erykah Badu guns for album-of-the-year honors, while Wanted is just plain horrible.

By Tim Grierson, Jul 15, 2008

Touch Your Self Help: On Living Longer

Scientists are saying that eating fewer calories doesn't just slim your waist, it can also help you live longer! Our resident self-help guru offers 20 other great tips on how to lengthen your life without starving to death!

By Chad Fifer, Jul 9, 2008

Our Readers Respond: "Getting" It?

Sometimes our readers get it, sometimes they don't.

By Our Readers, Jul 8, 2008

"Wanted": Better Living Through (Gun) Therapy

Contrary to its etymology, this Fraternity is not just a man’s world.

By Lucia Bozzola, Jul 1, 2008

A Low-Information Voter Speaks!

Given the recent media coverage about "low-information" voters -- those Americans who rely on talk radio and less-than-factual hearsay from friends and family members to shape their political decisions -- The Simon wanted to give one so-called "L.I.V." the chance to discuss current events. Here's special guest LAVERNE KING, 72, of Findlay, Ohio.

By Kevin Field, Jul 1, 2008

"Wall-E": Falling in Love With a Robot

Wall-E, one of Pixar's best films, is a romantic space odyssey. Elsewhere, a documentary memorializes Hunter S. Thompson's crazy life, Aimee Mann gets even sadder, and we look at the summer's most notable indie films.

By Tim Grierson, Jun 30, 2008

Touch Your Self Help: On Hatred

Wondering how to deal with the people you despise? Our resident self-help guru would love to help you. No, really.

By Chad Fifer, Jun 18, 2008

"Sex and the City": Give a Girl a Break

They’re back and they’re just as devoted and frothy as ever. Get over it.

By Lucia Bozzola, Jun 10, 2008

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