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New parents and party-happy frat boys make ‘Neighbors’ a hoot

Every few years, something so jarring, so very traumatizing occurs that it shakes a wide swath of America to its very core. It happens whenever we’re forced to begrudgingly respect some formerly eyeroll-inducing piece of teen-friendly man candy. Now, it’s Zac Efron’s turn.

Fifties-themed Riviera show belongs on to doo lists

The Riviera’s had a lot of second chances lately, and now you can say it’s true of the shows moving in. In the latest burst of new momentum, the vintage hotel has turned most of its entertainment over to a startup called Red Mercury Entertainment. The producers have installed four new titles with more to come. “New” is relative, though, since the three we are talking about here (saving “Men the Experience” for another day) are new twists on older efforts.

What to make of the trailer for Fox’s ‘Gotham’?

The hotly anticipated drama focusing on the rise of Bruce Wayne’s ally Det. James Gordon could be a gritty tale set in a beloved criminal underworld. Or it could end up feeling a lot more like the “Batman” version of “Muppet Babies.”

Taste of the Town: Don’t tell us we can’t buy that salad dressing

A great way to discover a new product is to try it in a restaurant, but sometimes it’s only available on the wholesale level. When Donna DeFrank discovered Marzetti Simply Dressed Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing when it was served with a salad she got at Wendy’s, she asked where she could buy it and was told she couldn’t.

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