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His films may not always work, and it's unlikely he'll top the huge popularity of his crossover smash "Amelie," but there are few filmmakers operating on the level of pure imagination and whimsy as Jean-Pierre Jeunet. And yet, even if a lazy comparison might be to call him a French Wes Anderson, the filmmaker has shown some arguably more flexible muscles. Alexandre Gasulla has put together lengthy nine-minute video tribute to Jeunet's work, and it highlights some distinct features of the director's oeuvre. Читать дальше...

Ashley Greene rocks workout gear for a hike on Saturday afternoon (December 27) in Studio City, Calif. The 27-year-old actress was joined by her boyfriend Paul Khoury for the walk and later to grab lunch. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Ashley Greene That same day, Ashley revealed the she and Paul were taking [...]

Greece may be one of the first trouble spots for markets in 2015, but it's not likely to be what really rocks them.

Michael Byrne, Motherboard

In some large part, science is powerful not because of ideas but because of how it treats ideas. Science asks, prove it. The distinction is what separates science from philosophy: falsifiable claims and experimentation. The Higgs boson was understood a half-century ago as a necessary component of physics, yet we spent $9 billion on a machine to observe it IRL. Until then the Higgs boson was only probably true.

Is Michel Gondry's lasting legacy going to be popularizing "sweding"? Well, certainly the lo-fi practice of remaking movies or movie trailers —as seen in the director's 2008 "Be Kind Rewind"— has been more discussed recently that his actual movies.  The folks at Dumb Drum have taken the glitter and glue to "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," approximating what J.J. Abrams' movie might look like if it was made for ten bucks instead of hundreds of millions of dollars. So as you count down to opening day... Читать дальше...

Health worker arriving from Africa to be moved to London

New shipping price systems based on package sizes rather than weight will be a challenge for small companies to adapt to.

Colin Sebastian, Robert W. Baird, sees an opportunity in Amazon, while James Ramelli, Keene on the Market, doesn't.

Amazon's Prime membership helped many customers deliver presents over the holidays. CNBC's Courtney Reagan reports on some of the most popular toys this season.

Burger chain looks to tap the investor appetite that has allowed US IPOs to raise $96bn this year

Ten dead and scores missing in aftermath of fire

This year we compiled an aggregated Playlist Best Films Of The Year which you can find here. However, regular contributors were also given the chance to submit personal lists. Here's the rest of our substantial year-end coverage, among which you'll find other personal top ten lists from our staff.  Versatile is a word that comes to mind when thinking about 2014 releases, as we got almost an equivalent amount of vastly entertaining blockbusters, daring and original indies and captivating art house fare. Читать дальше...

Gmail had seen steady rise in popularity despite persistent disruptions

Mark Cohen, Former Sears Canada CEO, weighs in on the winning and losing retail companies this holiday season.

Chris Rock and wife Malaak are the latest to hit the skids. But what are the biggest divorce settlements? Check out the full list.

Diets are the worst. But healthy living is awesome!

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CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis reports on selling pressure in the oil market.

Incoming Hudson's Bay CEO said the Internet, value and luxury goods will be the most important retail themes of 2015.

Okay, since Jonathan Glazer has exactly three movies under his belt, putting together a tribute to his work might seem a little premature. But when you consider that those trio of movies have spanned thirteen years and there's no telling when his next feature might come along, you begin to better understand why an appreciation of his work makes some sense. So let's take a few moments, shall we? Hello Wizard has cut together this five minute look at "Sexy Beast," "Birth," and this year's "Under The Skin," and if anything... Читать дальше...