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Christian Science Monitor - Entertainment
The war in Sudan has cut short her college studies. She still harbors hope. -- Nema Musa left Sudan with only the clothes on her back, her college notebook, two student ID cards, and receipts proving she had paid her tuition.
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Not quite a rom-com, 'Materialists' is messy but enthralling -- Celine Song's follow-up to "Past Lives" is another film that focuses on the nature of love. "Materialists," our critic observes, poses the question, What kind of life do its people deserve?2 days ago
School of Dad: This Father's Day, 6 writers treasure lessons they've learned -- This Father's Day, 6 writers honor their dads and the lessons they passed down – often by simply living their values.2 days ago
Why London's hot ticket is a sing-along of school assembly hymns -- In the United Kingdom, millennials are bonding over an unusual shared touchpoint: the hymns they sang in their elementary school assemblies.3 days ago
Robert Smalls' Civil War bravery jumps off the page. A new comic captures his legacy. -- Can a new graphic novel help cement the legacy of Robert Smalls? The little-known Civil War figure caught the attention of a Hollywood writer and producer, who says that telling Smalls' story could "change lives."3 days ago
Coco Gauff finds redemption in Paris a year after tough Olympics -- Coco Gauff became the first U.S. woman to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015.5 days ago
A family caught in Oct. 7 Hamas attack documents its journey in 'Holding Liat' -- "Holding Liat" won best documentary at the Berlin film festival. Ahead of its U.S. premiere at the Tribeca Festival this week, the Monitor spoke with director Brandon Kramer.5 days ago
'Broadway is officially back': Tony Awards celebrate a stellar season -- "Maybe Happy Ending," an android rom-com, took home six honors including best new musical at the 78th Tony Awards. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins was the first Black playwright to win best play since 1987. And Broadway celebrated its highest-grossing season ever.5 days ago
He shoots! He scores! The wins, and losses, of fatherhood. -- When my son called foul on me, I took a timeout. I rebounded in time to witness his victory.8 days ago
For the world's children, play is serious business. And failure is part of the fun. -- Play isn't always joyful. It can be messy, frustrating, and full of setbacks. But determination is the point.9 days ago
Does Boulder attack on Jews mark new front in 'war on free speech'? -- Some 80% of Americans agree at least slightly with the statement that "Words can be violence," and a growing number believe that violence can be justified to silence ideas they find dangerous. What will that mean for freedom of speech?10 days ago
Dancers showcase their grace at the largest student ballet scholarship competition -- Youth America Grand Prix dancers project a maturity beyond their years as they twirl, leap, and extend their legs beyond what seems humanly possible.16 days ago
How a seaweed harvesting collective sustains a village in Zanzibar -- When the tides are right, the collective known as Pania Uchupe gets to work.22 days ago
One more 'Mission' – should you choose to accept it -- Is this really the end for "Mission: Impossible"? Our reviewer isn't so sure, but he says the eighth and perhaps final installment of the franchise that began in 1996 has something indispensable going for it: the fearlessness of its Hollywood star.23 days ago