At the Movies: capsule reviews of ‘Star Trek’ and other films this weekCapsule reviews of films opening this week: Texas dog returned home 8 years after running away, but doesn’t answer her old nameAUSTIN, Texas — A puppy that scampered away from her Texas home is all grown up now and mysteriously back after eight years. AP answers your questions on the news, from whether flu can live on food to reality show payWalk up and down a supermarket’s produce aisle and you’re likely to see a lot of fruits and vegetables labeled “Grown in Mexico.” What if, say, you pick up some peppers from Mexico and toss them in a salad — are you at risk of getting swine flu? Ohio Christian school that forbids dancing tells student not to attend public school promFINDLAY, Ohio — A Christian school in Ohio says it will suspend a student if he attends a public high school prom with his girlfriend. Movie Review: Painfully clunky romance ‘Love n’ Dancing’ isn’t too light on its feetLOS ANGELES — The most astounding move in “Love n’ Dancing” doesn’t occur on the dance floor. Rather, it’s the fact that this movie is appearing in theaters at all, and not going straight to cable where it belongs. Lil Kim is eliminated from ‘Dancing With the Stars’ despite consistent high scoresLOS ANGELES — Lil Kim was booted from “Dancing With the Stars.” The curvaceous, pint-sized rapper — known for her flamboyant, hip-wiggling performance style — consistently earned high scores throughout the competition, twice topping the judges’ leaderboard. But she was eliminated from the hit ABC show Tuesday. Small change: Another celeb dismissed from ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — Lil Kim was booted from “Dancing With the Stars.” Small change: Another celeb dismissed from ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — The little celebrity with the big scores is leaving “Dancing With the Stars.” Small change: Another celeb dismissed from ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — Lil Kim was booted from “Dancing With the Stars.” Reactions to the 2009 Tony Award nominationsReactions to the 2009 Tony Award nominations, announced Tuesday in New York: Review: ‘Patapon 2′ leads a parade of fresh rhythm gamesThanks to “Dance Dance Revolution,” ”Guitar Hero” and “Rock Band,” music games have become an increasingly popular part of the video-game universe. But you don’t need a plastic floor mat or a phony guitar to get your groove on. Missouri, Connecticut, Illinois attorneys general to meet with Craigslist over sexual adsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — State attorneys general from Missouri, Illinois and Connecticut plan to begin negotiations with Craigslist to eliminate what they contend are advertisements for illegal sexual activities. Boston med student in Craigslist killing charged with assault in RI caseWARWICK, R.I. — A medical student jailed in Boston on suspicion of killing a masseuse he met on Craigslist was charged Monday in Rhode Island with pulling a gun on a stripper in a hotel. NY, VT mark Samuel de Champlain’s 1609 explorations; lakeside communities hosting eventsCROWN POINT, N.Y. — The sculpture of Samuel de Champlain gazes up the lake he explored 400 years ago this summer, opening the way for Europeans who made extensive use of the waterway during their 200-year struggle for control of North America. Boston med student in Craigslist killing expected to face new charges in RIWARWICK, R.I. — The Boston medical student charged with killing a masseuse he met on Craigslist is expected to face new charges soon in Rhode Island. Broadway ticket availability through Sunday, May 10Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of shows as of May 4. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the theaters’ box offices for the shows listed. Details about how to obtain tickets appear at the end. |