NEW YORK — For decades, Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan and other characters from “The Great Gatsby” have been as real to millions of readers as people in their own lives, exemplars and victims of the American pursuit of wealth and status. Starting next January, F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic Jazz Age...
America Loves Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Meet Inventor at Fresno CC.
Richard Montañez, who began his career with Frito-Lay as a janitor in 1976 and later created Flamin' Hot Cheetos, will speak at Fresno City College on Monday, Oct. 28. Coming up with the idea for one of America's most popular foods has brought Montañez considerable fame. In fact, his life will...
How a California Couple Transformed Dead Land into a Farming Oasis
MOORPARK — John and Molly Chester, a filmmaker and a chef, had made a decision that many urbanites only fantasize about: They decided to leave their life in Los Angeles and start a farm that would function in harmony with nature. Their family and friends thought they were crazy, but...
Bryan Cranston Confirms ‘Breaking Bad’ Movie in Development
NEW YORK — Bryan Cranston has confirmed that a "Breaking Bad" movie is in development, though he's not sure he's in it. Following reports that "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan is prepping a two-hour movie connected to the AMC series, Cranston on Wednesday called into the sports talk radio show "The Dan...
'Incredibles 2' Crushes Animation Record at $180M
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The combined powers of superheroes, the Pixar brand and a drought of family-friendly films helped "Incredibles 2" become the best animated opening of all time, the biggest PG-rated launch ever and the 8th highest film launch overall. Disney estimated Sunday that the film earned $180 million...
What Is the Hidden Superpower in 'Black Panther'?
I’m not the first to say that the upcoming Marvel movie “Black Panther” will be an important landmark. Finally a feature film starring a black superhero character will be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe – a successful run of intertwined movies that began with “Iron Man” in 2008. While...
What Is the Hidden Superpower in 'Black Panther'?
I’m not the first to say that the upcoming Marvel movie “Black Panther” will be an important landmark. Finally a feature film starring a black superhero character will be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe – a successful run of intertwined movies that began with “Iron Man” in 2008. While...