Saturday, January 31, 2015
Seau, Bettis, Brown, Haley, Shields voted in HOF
Junior Seau, Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Charles Haley and Will Shields have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Todd Bowles wins first AP Assistant Coach award
Todd Bowles has won the first Associated Press NFL Assistant Coach Of The Year award.
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Arians wins Coach Of Year award for 2nd time
Bruce Arians has won The Associated Press NFL Coach Of The Year award for the second time in three years -- with different teams.
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NOW: Heavy traffic around downtown for SB events
Heading downtown tonight? You better pack your patience.
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More than 2 million cars recalled a second time
More than 2 million Toyota, Chrysler and Honda vehicles are being recalled for a second fix for faulty air bags that may inadvertently inflate while the car is running.
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Friday, January 30, 2015
Must-see websites could mean extra $$ for you
Three websites that offer money back and checks on dangerous products.
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VIDEO: Lynch vs. Gronkowski in Mortal Kombat
Marshawn Lynch and Rob Gronkowski appeared on Conan O'Brien's talk show to play video games and crack jokes ahead of Super Bowl XLIX.
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8 best pizza deals for Super Bowl Sunday
John Matarese shows how to save on your Super Bowl dinner!
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Top docs protecting Valley from measles
The Director of the Maricopa County Public Health Department and his team are on alert for infectious diseases, but with Super Bowl in town and thousands flocking to the Valley, they’re working double time watching for illnesses.
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Super Bowl fans flock to team coffee shops
Aside from the Super Bowl on Sunday, there is another battle brewing between Seahawks and Patriots fans-Dunkin' Donuts versus Starbucks.
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Super Bowl Central to stay open rain or shine
Rain is hitting hard in parts of the Valley today, but that doesn't mean Super Bowl parties stop.
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Avondale students found with death list, knives
Avondale police are investigating after a sixth-grader brought knives to school this week, while another student allegedly created a "death list."
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NFL wives hit the catwalk for charity
The NFL players' wives took to Scottsdale Fashion Square Friday to show the best threads in fashion right now.
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Parking for DIRECTV Fan Fest moved to NFL lot
Parking for Friday's DIRECTV Super Fan Fest has been moved to the University of Phoenix Stadium.
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Thursday, January 29, 2015
6:30P RAINFALL TOTALS: How much rain has fallen?
It looks like much of the Phoenix metro will be wet in the days leading up to the Super Bowl. But, the Valley will dry out just in time for the big game.
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Award-winning call blocker unavailable to most
The government chose it as best, but this robocall blocker still isn't available to most of us.
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Wrongfully imprisoned man gets trip to big game
When Ryan Ferguson and his dad travel this week to Glendale, Arizona, for the Super Bowl, it will be a bucket-list experience.
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Ducey explains call to stop citing Uber drivers
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says he decided to stop state regulators from citing drivers for rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft because the policy wasn't working and was hampering job creation.
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FORECAST: A soaker on the way
Grab the umbrellas, the rain is here! Find out how much rain to expect and which days could be washouts.
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PD: Student brings unloaded gun to show-and-tell
A second-grade student brought an unloaded gun to an Arizona elementary school for show-and-tell this week, officials confirmed.
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'Still Alice' Review: Julianne Moore Anchors Intense Alzheimer's Film
“Still Alice" is a moving film that showcases the immense talent of Julianne Moore; the movie is written and directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, a couple with a previous run of quirky Independent films like 2013’s “The Last of Robin Hood” or 2008’s “Pedro,” which played the Toronto Film Festival that year.
The film is about characters dealing with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, a horrifying condition when a person loses not only their faculties, but a major part of who they are as they descend into dementia.
Sounds cheery…
Well, this is indeed a tear-jerker, but to its credit the film isn’t all about manipulation of emotions as we drive towards the inevitable conclusion. I can’t speak to the source material, the 2007 book by Lisa Genova that Westomoreland and Glatzer based their script on, but the narrative does do more than engage in disease porn. There’s some lovely character moments amongst the family members, and while there’s plenty of times it seems things are playing out in fairly archetypal ways, the performances elevate the storyline from it coming across as mere manipulation.
So, good cast, huh?
Yeah, a very good one. It’s no surprise that all the attention is being placed on Moore, but the film doesn’t scream of Oscar bait (unlike, say, Jennifer Aniston in “Cake”). This is just one of several extraordinary performances Moore gave this year in a wide range of genres, and if this is the one for which she’s finally going to get her golden trophy, I won’t begrudge her.
Alec Baldwin is pretty good as the dad, clearly playing the “supporting” role in this relatively underwritten part. It’s an interesting change when the supporting partner is the male role, and it feels much more empty than the female lead.
Then there’s Kristen Stewart, an actor that continues to surprise with both her exceptional choices in roles and her capacity as an actress as she moves further away from the shadow of “Twilight.” She’s great once again, and given that she’s choosing to play against the likes of Moore and Juliette Binoche (in Cannes hit “Clouds of Sils Maria”) one can’t think of a better acting school for her to develop her craft. She’s still coming up, of course, but manages to hold her own against some of the finest actresses on screen, and that’s not to be overlooked.
What else does it have going for it?
Well, if you’re not watching this for some good performances, or for a hanky-wringing time at the theatres, there’s not that much else going on. My grandfather died of an early onset form of this disease, and as someone who has spent most of my life pursuing intellectual endeavours over physical ones, I’ve always had anxiety about the horrors of losing everything that I consider to be “me.” Alice may still be Alice in body, but things get far more complicated the more she slips away.
It’s a touching, moving portrayal of this situation, and while at times it leans in the direction of a sappy film, it’s rescued by some astute storytelling and sensitive performances.
There are dozens of films that Moore has been in that have deserved the recognition that she’s receiving for this one, and years from now this film may be best remembered as a footnote in her career, just as “Scent of a Woman” is hardly to be considered the definitive Pacino role. Still, it’s a decent film that’s emotionally raw, worth seeing if only to see how one of the masters of her craft single-handedly manages to rescue (along with the help of her castmates) a film from being a maudlin mess into a watchable, moving piece of cinema.
"Still Alice" opens in theatres on January 30, 2015.
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The 10 Most Buzzed-About Sundance Movies of 2015
In the next few days, the Sundance Film Festival in snowy Park City, Utah, will officially wind down. The 2015 festival was notable for the sheer abundance of films that demanded critical attention and, eventually, intense bidding wars. Several smaller companies were left desperate for new films, while a number of filmmakers made notable breakthroughs.
But only a handful can be considered the most buzzed-about in all of Sundance. These are the films that not only made an impact with audiences, both also resonated with critics and, in some cases, triggered a mad scramble for distribution rights. It’s hard to forget, though, that most Sundance darlings have a hard time connecting with the mainstream, and films that have sold for oodles of cash (films like “Happy, Texas”) have failed to recoup their big festival payday when released nationwide.
But hey, let’s hope for the best. These are ten of the films that had people buzzing the loudest in Park City.
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Katy Perry: Halftime show will make fans 'roar'
Katy Perry says her Super Bowl halftime performance will make you "Roar" -- with animals.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Former CPS workers sue for wrongful termination
Five former Arizona child welfare workers are suing the state for what they call their wrongful termination amid an agency scandal.
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VIDEO: Chilling Super Bowl ad to air during game
Super Bowl ads are made to catch your attention-- but this one does just that and more.
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BBB: Sex offender email is phishing scam
For a parent few words insight more fear than "sex offender." And scammers know it.
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Super Bowl security at all-time high
Governor Doug Ducey's spokesman Daniel Scarpinato says the governor and Jehh Johnson met for about a half-hour early Wednesday afternoon.
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Police looking for missing Surprise man
Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing Surprise man who was last seen Tuesday evening.
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Understanding BIG changes in TurboTax software
Tens of millions of us use our personal computers and tax preparation software to file our tax returns and Intuit’s TurboTax has long been the most popular, but recent changes are angering a lot of their longtime customers.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015
5 ways to avoid crowds, lines during Super Bowl
Sure, it's great to host thousands of extra people in the Valley this week. But with so much going on, it means we are also sharing our turf with a lot of visitors.
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Phoenix epicenter of sports world during SB week
The Phoenix area is the epicenter of the sports and entertainment world this week thanks to the Super Bowl and Waste Management Open.
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Monday, January 26, 2015
17 Times Ron Swanson Was Our Hero
If there’s one person on TV who always tells it like it is, it’s Ron Swanson of “Parks and Recreation.” We can’t help but look to the meat loving, government hating, perpetually surly Pawneean’s approach to life, considering his core values are basically food and being left alone. His ideas may be simple ones, but that doesn’t make them any less powerful. We salute you, Ron Swanson.
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Julia Roberts Will Produce and Star in 'Batkid' Movie
Miles Scott captured the world’s attention in November 2013 when the then-5-year-old stormed the streets of San Francisco as Batkid, fulfilling his Make-A-Wish Foundation dream of becoming Batman as he battled leukemia in real life. Apparently, he also caught the eye of Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts, who is set to produce and star in a feature film about Miles.
Deadline reports that Roberts is spearheading a dramatic adaptation of the documentary “Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World.” The crowdfunded flick, which just had its premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival in Utah this weekend, was directed by Dana Nachman and revealed the behind-the-scenes work that went into fulfilling Miles’s wish, which brought together tens of thousands of people to transform San Francisco into Gotham, and even moved President Barack Obama to get involved.
The story generated international headlines, prompting Nachman to make the documentary, and eventually leading Roberts to sign on to tell Miles’s story on the big screen.
“It’s thrilling to me that Ms. Roberts and her team watched our film and were so moved by it that they want to dedicate their time and creative capital to make sure the widest audience possible will know and love Miles’ story and the spirit of this intimate special event that went global, as much as we do,” Nachman told Deadline.
No word yet on other casting or when production may begin. Stay tuned.
[via: Deadline, h/t Vanity Fair]
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'Mission: Impossible 5' Release Date Bumped up to Summer 2015
The fifth installment in Tom Cruise’s uber-successful “Mission: Impossible” franchise has had its release date moved up: The flick will now premiere in July, instead of its planned holiday release.
No official reason was given by Paramount for the switch, though it’s likely that the studio wanted to release the sure-to-be-blockbuster flick in the summer months, when big action movies dominate the box office. According to TheWrap, “M:I 5” will now go up against the “Point Break” remake, Ryan Reynolds’s sci-fi flick “Self/Less,” and boxing drama “Southpaw,” starring Jake Gyllenhaal and directed by Antoine Fuqua.
In exchange for swapping out “Mission,” Paramount has slotted the animated film “Monster Trucks” into “M:I 5“‘s original Christmas Day release date.
Cruise returns for his fifth outing in the series, re-teaming with his “Jack Reacher” director Christopher McQuarrie on the project. J.J. Abrams will co-produce along with Cruise.
“Mission: Impossible 5” will now arrive in theaters on July 31.
[via: TheWrap]
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PD: Bodies found near car of missing couple
The car belonging to a Georgia couple who disappeared after traveling to meet a man claiming to sell a classic auto has been found in a lake with two bodies nearby.
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FORECAST: Rain chances continue
It's a gloomy day in the Valley as rain chances arrive. Find out how much rain we could get and when the sun will shine again.
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AZ pair wins tickets to Super Bowl with donation
Two Phoenix residents are headed to Super Bowl XLIX all thanks to a $10 donation.
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Sunday, January 25, 2015
Dog gets 2nd chance after owner wills euthanasia
A dog is getting a second chance at a Utah animal sanctuary a month after escaping a worse fate in Indiana: being euthanized and having its cremated ashes mixed with those of its late owner.
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'Hobbit' Finale Invades China, Passes $600 Million Overseas
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies ruled the international box office this weekend with $54.3 million, most of which came from its excellent debut in China.The final installment in Peter Jackson’s Middle Earth prequel trilogy opened to an estimated $49.5 million in China, which is its final major market. That’s the biggest opening ever for Warner Bros. International, and is nearly on par with what the first Hobbit movie made in its entire run.So far, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Fiv…
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Saturday, January 24, 2015
PHX children rescued from admitted molester
Two children have been reportedly rescued from the home of a Phoenix woman who admitted to sexually abusing them and creating child pornography.
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Friday, January 23, 2015
AZ family positive for measles after Disney trip
In a press release issued Friday, officials said the family had recently traveled to Disneyland and are believed to be linked to the measles outbreak associated with the park.
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Smile! Hidden cameras monitoring Super Bowl
You may not see them, but they are watching. On roads, airport check points, at the Block Party and other events, thousands of cameras are set up around Phoenix for Super Bowl security.
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Video shows killing of QT clerk over cigarettes
A surveillance video that captured the killing of a Mesa convenience store clerk shows the suspect calmly walking behind the counter after pulling the trigger, stepping over the fallen victim and grabbing several packs of Marlboros before slowly exiting.
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Ex-ASU, NFL player pleads guilty in assault case
Former Arizona State and NFL safety Keelan Johnson has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault involving a Tempe police officer last year.
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Cards' players gear up for Pro Bowl
Four athletes will represent the Arizona Cardinals at the 2015 NFL Pro Bowl in Glendale on Sunday – and as they have all season, they’ll all play on the same side.
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Thursday, January 22, 2015
VIDEO: Colts player on interception, DeflateGate
The NFL player believed to have sparked what has since been known as "DeflateGate" says he was just doing his job and in fact did not notice the under-inflated balls in Sunday's game.
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The Homemade Cure: 6 Helpful DIY Remedies for Cold and Flu Season
I’ve got it. The crud, I mean. A virus, a winter illness, that thing that makes you ask, “Is it a cold? Is it a flu? Am I dying?” It’s been over three and a half weeks, and no matter how many cups of tea I drink, or how much I allow myself to sleep, I can’t shake… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com
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