http://www.newtondailynews.comThe latest news from the newtondailynews.com websiteen-us(MCT) — “The Blind Side” flirts with terminal cuteness but wins us over, thanks to a lump-in-the-throat real-life story of selflessness and triumph.http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/20/r_dzkkin0sggodkxjumzmga/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/20/r_dzkkin0sggodkxjumzmga/index.xmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 18:02:00 GMT(MCT) — “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” also known as “Twilight: The Squeakquel,” is actually pretty good — a tick better than the first “Twilight,” which wasn’t bad either. These are hardly superlatives on the order of “shattering” and “beautiful,” but compared to the film versions of “The Da Vinci Code” and “Angels & Demons,” the only two movies ever made with less sex than the first two “Twilights,” they’re matchless.http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/20/r_0wujjzczs4wqts1ojlpw1g/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/20/r_0wujjzczs4wqts1ojlpw1g/index.xmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 18:01:00 GMT(MCT) — Even before the nation’s economy went south, the prime-time sitcom was mired in its own miserable slump. Ratings plunged, critics groused, shows fizzled and, throughout Hollywood, pink slips piled up.http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/17/r_lzpd4xpfrim9cusobezsyq/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/17/r_lzpd4xpfrim9cusobezsyq/index.xmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 17:40:00 GMTQ: Whatever happened to actor Will Hutchins? He was popular during the 1960s and had several roles in the Elvis movies. — J.J.B., Peoria, Ill.http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/17/r_by9gfoimraw7mhkqi3ruqq/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/17/r_by9gfoimraw7mhkqi3ruqq/index.xmlTue, 17 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMTI decided I was going to write about good hand washing for my article this week and attempted to do some research on the Internet. http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/13/r_fxnmgvgtromewgvgzwnpw/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/13/r_fxnmgvgtromewgvgzwnpw/index.xmlFri, 13 Nov 2009 19:24:00 GMTThe Newton YMCA is trying to offer many programs and opportunities for fitness-goers and non-fitness goers to lose weight and stay healthy this holiday season.http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/06/r_0w9yrdas91xtpq0cxb9q/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/06/r_0w9yrdas91xtpq0cxb9q/index.xmlFri, 13 Nov 2009 17:58:00 GMT(MCT) — “The Prisoner,” a highly hyped new miniseries from AMC, pulls off a rare feat: It manages to be offbeat and creepy without being all that interesting.http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/13/r_e4hknctorhqfzgr_r3slyg/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/13/r_e4hknctorhqfzgr_r3slyg/index.xmlFri, 13 Nov 2009 17:57:00 GMT(MCT) — “Pirate Radio” has the energetic pop of a Mick Jagger dance move, the infectious nature of a Jimi Hendrix guitar riff and the entertainment value of the entire Beach Boys catalog.http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/12/r_qlfzgh8wsekrsxehvokbsg/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/12/r_qlfzgh8wsekrsxehvokbsg/index.xmlThu, 12 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT“How we gonna pay last year’s rent?” may be more than a line from a show tune with the way the economy is right now, and for some it may be difficult to justify an evening at the theater, but the Broadway hit “Rent” is worth splurging on.http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/12/r_bsy_owmq5otssyqv3xedq/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/12/r_bsy_owmq5otssyqv3xedq/index.xmlThu, 12 Nov 2009 16:58:00 GMT(MCT) — Incensed politicians, angry fans, boycotting retailers: What might be the biggest video game launch in history has more than its share of controversy.http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/10/r_cpqn2igftu6s1njgkk81na/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/10/r_cpqn2igftu6s1njgkk81na/index.xmlWed, 11 Nov 2009 17:23:00 GMT(MCT) — Few filmmakers destroy the planet with as much unabashed glee as Roland Emmerich. In his previous films, he has eradicated the White House (“Independence Day”), the Statue of Liberty (“The Day After Tomorrow”) and Matthew Broderick’s career (“Godzilla”).http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/10/r_hskfkhvr7sy4raddqw2lg/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/10/r_hskfkhvr7sy4raddqw2lg/index.xmlWed, 11 Nov 2009 17:22:00 GMT(MCT) — The body of Gabourey Sidibe, a 26-year-old Harlem actress making her film debut as the star of “Precious,” is not the kind often seen among leading actresses. Sidibe, who plays the 350-pound Claireece “Precious” Jones, is herself obese. She is also African-American, with darker skin than Hollywood typically prefers on its women.http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/09/r_rd0h1oorykiln5imrxw/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/09/r_rd0h1oorykiln5imrxw/index.xmlMon, 09 Nov 2009 18:31:00 GMTASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAMEhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/09/r_ai4sf54rlowgjxrkkyqsg/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/09/r_ai4sf54rlowgjxrkkyqsg/index.xmlMon, 09 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT(MCT) — We’re seven weeks into the television season and at the beginning of November sweeps. So it’s as good a time as any to see how things are shaking out thus far.http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/05/r_pi8xwbfqmc9x8rbh42jaw/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/05/r_pi8xwbfqmc9x8rbh42jaw/index.xmlFri, 06 Nov 2009 17:32:14 GMT(MCT) — Although the Halloween candy is still fresh, the holiday movie season is just around the corner.http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/05/r_dgbb7lxor8sqyyndkbrmoq/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/05/r_dgbb7lxor8sqyyndkbrmoq/index.xmlThu, 05 Nov 2009 17:20:00 GMT(MCT) — News of a new, extra-large, extra-priced portable from Nintendo was met more with confusion than enthusiasm when it was unveiled last week.http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/04/r_k8_yf6iitakz3qf2l6mfeq/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/04/r_k8_yf6iitakz3qf2l6mfeq/index.xmlWed, 04 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMTBRUTAL LEGENDhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/02/r_lmswic2oscokxmw4sqjdpq/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/11/02/r_lmswic2oscokxmw4sqjdpq/index.xmlMon, 02 Nov 2009 17:07:00 GMTPELLA — Two area students have been named as members of the 2009-10 Central College Jazz Band. The group, under the direction of Gabriel Espinosa, will perform in Cox-Snow Recital Hall Friday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. This concert is free and open to the public. http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/10/30/r_3aekagegqxaa1auy13_hsg/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/10/30/r_3aekagegqxaa1auy13_hsg/index.xmlFri, 30 Oct 2009 16:56:39 GMTTeachers from area schools were asking one question recently “Would you like fries with that?” as they worked the counter at the local McDonald’s restaurants.http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/10/30/r_3t2plmf4tegam8rbwjiydg/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/10/30/r_3t2plmf4tegam8rbwjiydg/index.xmlFri, 30 Oct 2009 16:54:00 GMTThe 2009 Cardinal 5K Run/Walk will be Saturday, Nov. 14 at H.A. Lynn Stadium. http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/10/30/r_hoxniepdt7o5rtqunbqykg/index.xmlhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2009/10/30/r_hoxniepdt7o5rtqunbqykg/index.xmlFri, 30 Oct 2009 16:54:00 GMT