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Christian Science Monitor - Entertainment
'Kindness can tether us when we're feeling adrift.' Why I helped a stranger buy bread. -- When he helps a lost stranger find her way, our essayist discovers a central tenet of giving: The giver often gains more than the receiver.
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Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' is so much more than a film about a film -- Richard Linklater's "Nouvelle Vague" is about the making of Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless." But its true subject is the exhilaration that comes from being part of an artistic escapade, writes our film critic.2 days ago
Americans are buying more Bibles. What does that mean for US Christianity? -- Bible sales in the United States last year were up by 20% over 2023, according to Circana. This year, they've increased by another 14%.5 days ago
With nostalgia at the helm, the Belle of Louisville steamboat keeps paddling along -- The sheet-cake-shaped vessel, built in 1914, evokes a simpler, more romantic era.5 days ago
'Train Dreams' review: A powerful, spare look at a vanishing way of life -- "Train Dreams" is a beautiful look at a bygone era that, at the same time, has a startling immediacy. That immediacy, our critic writes, is more than a matter of careful observation. In its widest sense, the movie is asking what makes life worth living.8 days ago
A cupboard full of 'wild books': Singing the praises of Little Free Libraries -- In an era when the latest books trend on social media, Little Free Libraries offer a sense of serendipity, community, and connection.8 days ago
Mountain Club of Uganda makes strides in making climbing more accessible -- Muyenga quarry is the only outdoor rock-climbing crag in Kampala. A national club is working to expand options for climbers.9 days ago
'It's what I've been looking for': Why this mother of two embraces her church -- In this installment of our occasional series on women of faith, one Colorado Christian explains why she remains grounded in her church community.14 days ago
Come cry with me! A cross-country flight, a wailing baby – and communal joy. -- What happens when a crying baby reigns over a cross-country flight? The community pulls together.15 days ago
Food benefits are ending for millions in US. Who is affected – and who is offering help? -- The U.S. government shutdown is affecting funding for a food assistance program used by nearly 42 million Americans. With benefits set to end Nov. 1, what challenges will people face, and what are states doing to help them?16 days ago
Great Scots! This New Hampshire festival celebrates heritage and connection. -- Scottish clans come together to trace their genealogy and enjoy music and games.17 days ago
Coney dog, hold the ... chili? Our reporter tries a Detroit classic (sort of). -- Detroiters take great pride in their city's claim to inventing the Coney dog. For more than 100 years, two side-by-side restaurants have been embroiled in a (mostly) friendly rivalry.19 days ago
The Boss was riding high. 'Springsteen' shows what happened next. -- The new movie "Springsteen," drawn from a book, portrays a more subdued Bruce than the one whose rousing concert images pepper the internet. The film mines the origins of the "Nebraska" album looking for what drives a living legend.22 days ago
For my Colombian American mom, home is never taken for granted -- For some long-established immigrants, the fallout from immigration debates is that travel can bring trepidation and belonging feels fragile.22 days ago