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She is, quite literally, a killer. Katsa is the lead character in this suspenseful, intense novel about a land where people are born with talents that alienate them.

Many of Hollywood's finest classic leading lady roles weren't ever supposed to be. These incredible casting lead accidents have made these films legendary over time.

Perhaps known best for her Cain Casey series, author Ali Vali steps out with a lighthearted romance set amidst the homophobia of the USA military over North Korean soil.

Judith Lindbergh's The Thralls Tale (Bantam 2006) is historical fiction at its most unique. Lindbergh does a great job bringing the reader into the world of the Vikings.

Most PIs are middle aged males with years of experience. V. Mars turns this on it's head following a young, pretty female into the world of high school investigation.

Boudica: Dreaming the Bull, is the second book in the highly acclaimed Boudica series, and takes the reader further into the war between Rome and tribal Britian.

In the first novel of the Boudica series, author Manda Scott relates the story of the fabled warrior queen of the Eceni tribe, located on the south-east coast of England.

With the recent release of Up, where there was only one female character in a supporting role, an NPR blogger got thinking about the lack of girls in Pixar movies.

Omaha's Capes Comic Book Lounge celebrated its one-year anniversary on Saturday, August 22. Guest comic book artist Kevin Mellon, granted a face to face interview.

Filmmaker Troy Duffy's forearms are tattooed with the words VERITAS and EQUITAS, Latin for Truth and Equality.

Hope's Call is a Southern Gospel trio made up, believe it or not, of Donna Beauvais, her daughter Jessica, and Jessica's husband, Eddie Harrison.

If you're looking for an alternative to the Oscars, the Spirit Awards is your best ticket.

Ben Folds enlists the assistance of some of the country's top college a capella groups to create new interpretations of his catalog.

Alice Nielsen was a well-known operetta and opera star in America in the late 1800's and the early 1900's. She had a varied career, singing both opera and musicals.

Diwali, the festival of lights, is witness to multiple big budget film releases that view for viewer attention.

In the hierarchy of vampire cinema, this Wes Craven film is nowhere near the top, only to be remembered as another schlocky 90s horror-comedy.

The HBO Series, No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency stars Jill Scott as Precious Ramotswe, a can-do woman with a good fiance, a bad ex husband and conniving characters.

Film Independent honored Juno, The Savages, and More at the 2008 Spirit Awards

Kitson boutique, located Robertson Blvd. in L.A., is as famous for its shoppers as for its less-than-impressive merchandise.

English pantomime is like Vaudeville with its theatricality and light satirical songs. In the UK it is a traditional Xmas treat for the whole family.

Actress Maude Adams began her career at age nine months. She became the most noted and acclaimed child actress on the West Coast in the mid 1800's.

As if high school isn't hard enough, try being a werewolf in love with a human. Werewolf Vivian must choose between her world and the love of a human.

Martina Cole's second novel is a terrifying insight into the mind of a man who believes that violence against women is not only acceptable but necessary.

After the success of Sex and the City: The Movie in 2008, the film's sequel is set for release in 2010. Is another Sex and the City blockbuster on the cards?

Director Ashutosh Gowarikar presents a romantic comedy starring Priyanka Chopra and Harman Baweja, a change from his previous historically oriented Lagaan and Jodha Akbar

Drew Barrymore's directorial debut about roller derby and girl power opened this weekend. For viewers looking for an upbeat, smart, and funny comedy, look no further.

Starting October 28, 2009, Michael Jackson's adoring fans will experience a documentary with new footage of the singer's final days.

A new film festival celebrating the work and contribution of female filmmakers - and the men who collaborate with them - closes its inaugural edition in California.

Romantic suspense and supernatural thrills propel Quick's fourth Arcane Society novel deeper into the realm of darkness surrounding The Society's paranormal secrets.

Nikita is a stunning cinematic example of director Luc Besson performing at the very top of his game.

Learning to cope with audition nerves and sell your talent to directors is crucial for any actor who wants to make a living doing what they love.

Bones finished its run with a fantasy episode in which Brennan and Booth own a nightclub. There is still a murder to be solved though. Some things never change.

Cary Grant and Alfred Hitchcock combine in a great caper movie - maintaining just enough menace to be thrilling, whilst also featuring much comedy.

Marrying subtle state-of-the-art visual effects with a dizzying array of directorial tricks and flourishes, Sam Raimi offers up an instant classic in a tired genre.

Arguably the late Heath Ledger's best role, this movie deals with the topical issue of homophobia, but at its heart, it is a well-crafted and deeply moving love story.

Historical romance author talks about her favourite authors, offers advice to beginner writers, and describes a typical day of writing.

Pine trees, whether they are tall and stately Ponderosa, or gnarled and tough pinyon, are targets of the pine bark beetle.

Scotland native, James McAvoy, recently captivated Hollywood, but he's delivered high caliber performances for several years.

Based on the story, "In a Grove" by Ryonosuke Akutagawa, Rashomon (1950) introduced Japanese film to Western audiences. After half a century its power is undiminished.

Actress Lynn Collins is a relatively new face in Hollywood, and Wolverine is definitely her first blockbuster hit.

Biography of Maureen O'Hara, famous Irish film actress and star of "How Green Was My Valley" and "The Quiet Man"

Not only is it possible for men to be feminists, it should be encouraged and supported.

Few B-movies are as admired for their pacing and prescience as 1949's Gun Crazy, which equated guns with sex and directly inspired a classic American film 18 years later.

Here's a short list of interesting shojo manga reads for older teens ages 16 and up.

A mysterious illness plagues Japan as a woman Shogun struggles for power over her court.

The world of paranormal romance is a hot den of strong-willed female protagonists, though it has not always been this way. These leading ladies pack a punch.

Out of the Pacific Northwest comes Stumptown, a new detective comic scripted by award-winning Batwoman writer Greg Rucka and drawn by Matthew Southworth.

The simple sandwich can be the best treat. Gourmet to downright downscale, something savory between two slices of bread is a formula for satisfaction.

Warner Bros.' Ninja Assassin, released Nov. 26, 2009, kicks the Thanksgiving holiday up a notch with an upgrade to the traditional martial arts movie.

Science Fiction books are the best books for teens looking for something new, exciting and a little different from the current crop of Twilight clones.