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Image by Mediamodifier from Pixabay When I was a young girl, I would wait all year for the annual broadcasting of “The Wizard of Oz” on television. Like many people, I loved the magical story, artistry, and songs woven through the movie. At the same time, I loved the fact that Dorothy was simply a regular girl, and for her, there was “no place like home,” – so much so that she spends the entire movie trying to get back there. While this idea seems fairly natural for human beings, is there really such a thing as home sweet home...

For some people, horror cinema is defined by scrappy outsiders who make films on shoestring budgets, but that's not really what it's all about — and it never has been. Since the beginning, horror has been an extremely popular (and profitable) film genre, and one successful horror movie usually begets multiple follow-ups. As the characters in "Scream 2" note in the film's meta-commentary, sequels are a controversial topic among movie fans, and they're not always well-received from a critical standpoint. However, even if fans are skeptical, they'll probably still show up to the theater to see the newest entry in their...

Between two new Canopy hotels, the Conrad Washington, D.C., the Waldorf Astoria Washington, D.C. and The Morrow Hotel, a Curio Collection property — all opening within the past five years — Hilton means business when it comes to the Washington, D.C. hotel scene. In particular, The Morrow represents a new foray for Hilton in the city, opening as part of the 3rd Street District development project in the up-and-coming Union Station/NoMa neighborhood, which is brimming with new apartment buildings, restaurants and grocery stores. It also just happens to be a high-end hotel at a great value (in cash or points)...

“Neverland Experience Bar,” located at 940 S. Front St., offers an immersive experience to guests in search of a magical night out. Credit: Courtesy of Liz Lane, Team Fleisher Communications As she walked down the dimly lit hall of a local pizzeria and bar, Vicki Buck had her eyes fixated not on the brick walls or populated booths surrounding her but on the glass door ahead of her that read “Neverland Experience.” Through the glass, she could spot glittering twinkle lights illuminating the space, pirate flags strung across the ceiling and tropical greenery that seemed to be sprouting from the...

When it comes to our moms, they’re the one person we should be thanking on the daily. From the time we are born to our eventual escape from the nest, moms are ever-present in our lives. But as is often the case, sometimes life gets in the way and we forget to let them know how much we love them. That’s why Mother’s Day was invented. This yearly recognition of the parent that birthed us is a great time to get in touch and let them know how much you care for them. But don’t just leave it at your...