Have you ever wished you could relive something from your past? Maybe an event or a period of time that was special in some way? That is what Hollywood attempts to do when they create a remake from an original movie, book, or play. Often it ends up being a dismal failure, but there are some that have been a brilliant success. Here are a few of those:

Father of the Bride

Steve Martin has a talent for picking the right movies to star in, and this was no exception. It was a remake of the original Father of the Bride from Vincent Minnelli in 1950. He took the role of a fun but crazy father, originally played by Spencer Tracy, and turned it into a big box office hit.

The Magnificent Seven

Still remembered today from 1960, this remake was based on The Seven Samurai from 1954. It was a westernized version where gunmen protect a Mexican village. It featured the likes of Charles Bronson and James Coburn that make it worth watching even today.

If you are looking for some humor to lighten your day, here are 5 of the funniest podcasts that you will enjoy listening to, over and over.

The Adam Carolla Podcast

You’ve seen him on Dancing with the Stars and Celebrity Apprentice. Even if you didn’t already know who he was, you could tell he was a comedian by his quick wit and off-the-wall comments. If you want to see him in his original environment, tune into his podcast.

The show has become one of the most downloaded podcasts on iTunes and features several comedian guests.

The Nerdist

The premise of this show by Chris Harwick is about nerdy things, like video games, movies, and technology. This podcast is popular owing to the celebrity guests and the relaxed, entertaining interviews that Harwick conducts. Former guests of note include Drew Carey, Ozzy Osbourne, and Rob Zombie. The first guest on the podcast was Adam Savage.

Some of the biggest stars from the silver screen may have not even been actors or actresses. For many film buffs, the cars that the actors drove deserve more attention than their drivers. Here are the nominees for the top 5 most memorable vehicular performances:

1. 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 from the Back to the Future trilogy. This time-traveling, plutonium-powered machine is one of the biggest car celebrities in film history. Despite its faulty ignition system, when the car gets going, it can really fly; both in space and time. 

Notable features: 

-1.21-gigawatt nuclear/electric hybrid with five-speed manual transmission

-the flux capacitor

-exhaust boxes

-gull-wing doors

2. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 from the James Bond series. This superstar car may have the longest list of celebrity drivers. It first appeared in Goldfinger and Thunderball alongside Sean Connery. It was later driven by Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig in their starring roles in the later James Bond movies. 

Notable features:

-282 horsepower, six-cylinder with four-speed manual transmission

-bulletproof glass

-machine guns

-radar screen

It can be really tough to pay for a movie and sit through it for a couple of hours, only to realize that it is horrible. You can avoid such experiences by looking at reviews ahead of time. Explore all the different sites, so you know which ones you agree with the most. You will get a sense of which reviews and reviewers to trust. Websites that encourage reviewers to explain why they gave a movie a particular rating are beneficial. A movie may get a bad score, but when you find out why, it could be for the exact reason that you actually enjoy a movie. Here are the best websites for film reviews.

Flixster and Rotten Tomatoes

Flixster and Rotten Tomatoes are both run by the same people. They provide 2 billion movie ratings and have the leading movie applications on iPhone, Google TV, Android, Windows Phone, and Blackberry. You may have seen their small little icons that indicate if a movie is good or not (as reviewed by others). A green, squishy, rotten tomato shows that reviewers thought the movie was not worth watching, while a ripe looking red tomato shows that the movie was great. You can also connect with Facebook so you can see what movies your friends enjoy.

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Today, we celebrate the courage and vision of one of our nation's greatest leaders. Martin Luther King, Jr. reminds us as Americans that our democracy is a constant work in progress, and that we all have the opportunity and obligation to deliver the American Dream to future generations. 

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day website encourages citizens to make their day off a day of service. You probably know that Martin Luther King, Jr. gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech, but you may not know these ten little-known facts about the famous civil rights leader.

1. His name was originally recorded as Michael King on his birth certificate. The mistake was discovered by his family in 1934. His name was officially changed to Martin Luther King, Jr.

2. King sang with his church choir in Atlanta at the gala premiere of Gone With the Wind in 1939.

3. He entered Morehouse College at the age of 15. He skipped the 9^th and 12^th grade, which allowed him to enter college early. He went on to earn Bachelor’s degrees in sociology and theology. He also earned a Ph.D. in systematic theology from Boston University in 1955.

People often complain about the television causing you to become overweight, because of a lack of exercise. Thanks to many of the latest videos, that doesn’t have to be the case. You will find listed here some of the best videos to help you lose weight.

The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout

This is one of the most popular videos for the Xbox 360 in weight loss. The television show has maintained its popularity over several seasons, and this program is proof why. You get to work with trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels to let you know how the contestants feel. 

You have more than 125 exercises to choose from for your own intense workout. The program determines the shape of your body and tracks calorie intake. It also gives you suggestions for recipes and comes with resistance bands and other aids to help you exercise.

Get Fit with Mel B

This is a workout video that allows you to choose your fitness goals and get a thirty-minute routine each day to help you reach that goal. You can also learn about healthy eating and keep track of your progress. The video works with Playstation.

Here are all the movies, TV shows, and specials that will keep you in the Christmas spirit. Check your local listings for local holiday parades to round out your Christmas TV schedule. You can also find holiday movies at any time of day online at ABC Family and Hulu. All times given are in the Eastern Time Zone.

Monday, December 12

6:00 PM A Flinstone Christmas on ABC Family

8:00 PM I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown on ABC

Tuesday, December 13

8:00 PM Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas on ABC Family

Having trouble keeping up with the NBA lockout? Here’s what you need to know. 

The last lockout was in 1998, when the players were locked out and several games were cancelled.  More than thirty games passed that season before the players were back on the court.  Some sports experts believe the 2011-2012 NBA season faces a similar fate.

Surprisingly, this lockout has been expected for the past two or three years.  Despite numerous proposals, counter-proposals, and in-person meetings, the dispute between the team owners and players regarding the pursuit of a new collective bargaining agreement continues.  The problem causing so much drama?  Disagreement between the team owners and the athletes about how to share more than $4 billion annually (what a problem to have!).  The basketball league would like to place a cap on the amount of money athletes can earn.  The players turned down a guaranteed $2 billion per year for the next ten years.  It makes one wonder:  how much more do they need?

Who loses?   

If the NBA lockout continues into the regularly scheduled season, it’s not just the professional athletes and team owners who will suffer.  Consider the hundreds of regular workers who will be negatively impacted.  Maintenance crews, arena attendants, concessions workers, and others will be out of work while the quiet war over money rages.