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In “Slumdog Millionaire,” directed by the whiz-bang fabulist Danny Boyle (”Trainspotting,” “Sunshine”), Jamal (Dev Patel), an 18-year-old Indian orphan who has spent his life scavenging on the streets, lands as a contestant on the Hindi version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” and he wins — big.

“Quantum of Solace,” Daniel Craig’s second outing as James Bond, begins just minutes after “Casino Royale” ended and sets off at such a furious pace you half expect 007 to overtake himself. But there’s a loss of wit at the expense of action.

Sitting around watching television might not be as useless as you think. Certain shows have been remarkably accurate in their forecasts of the future.

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Being James Bond isn’t easy. Daniel Craig has the scars to prove it. The “Quantum of Solace” star earned a few stitches and bruises for his troubles. But what’s emerged is a James Bond for the 21st century.

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Sen. John McCain said Tuesday he “couldn’t be happier” with Gov. Sarah Palin despite polls suggesting she was a drag on the Republican ticket.

When Yo-Yo Ma throws a party, the guest list is full of luminaries: James Taylor, Diana Krall and Alison Krauss. He’s celebrating his new album, his first meant for the holidays: “Songs of Joy and Peace.”

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