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Christian Science Monitor - Entertainment
From 'Sundance Kid' to activist, Robert Redford's legacy as a cinema icon -- Robert Redford, who died at his home in Utah on Sept. 16, brought his golden touch to Hollywood in front of and behind the camera, first as a 1970s Hollywood mega star, to an award-winning director and champion of independent film.
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Savoring September: How I learned to treasure an unsung season -- Pitch-perfect weather, crisp mornings, blue skies, and russet-tinged leaves. Those are just a few of the reasons we sing the praises of September.5 days ago
Grab your popcorn and a seat. Toronto celebrates 50 years of moviegoing. -- At the 50th annual Toronto International Film Festival, our critic has watched more than 20 movies. His takeaway? "Movies – good, bad, or indifferent – can be a passport to global understanding."6 days ago
At the Green Animals Topiary Garden, keeping up appearances takes careful work -- Trimming the topiary creations at this Rhode Island estate falls to just one gardener: chief horticulturalist Evan Aten.7 days ago
Shakespeare's rival, Marlowe, awakened 'the genius of the English Renaissance' -- Elizabethan poet and playwright Christopher Marlowe set the stage for Shakespeare and others, according to Stephen Greenblatt in "Dark Renaissance."1 day ago
I went to Spain to find adventure. I realized I already had what I was looking for. -- I went to Seville, Spain, to break out of my mundane routine. My experience taught me to step out of my head and into the moment.12 days ago
In 'Preparation for the Next Life,' a couple searches for peace in a teeming world -- The film adaptation of the award-winning novel "Preparation for the Next Life" benefits from being directed by someone who shares the qualities of the book that inspired it: verisimilitude and empathy. The result is a 4.5 star film.13 days ago
If cars could talk, this museum would be full of motormouths -- The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles is home to over 300 amazing vehicles.13 days ago
How a hippo and an octopus brought joy to this Boston neighborhood -- A new sculpture exhibition under the Tobin Bridge was designed to revitalize the oldest neighborhood in Massachusetts.14 days ago
Why faith leaders are standing with immigrants at court hearings -- The idea of sanctuary has long been embraced by communities of faith. Religious leaders and volunteers are finding new ways to apply it, including by being present with immigrants at courthouse hearings.18 days ago
'We're living our Yiddish': How a New York camp is keeping culture – and joy – alive -- An annual camp in New York State is part of the effort to preserve Yiddish – engaging people who have spoken it for years, and a new generation that is just starting to learn.19 days ago
Sunny days, starry nights: Cherishing childhood summers -- From walleyes to fireflies, capturing summer memories steeped in nature.19 days ago
In moving film 'A Little Prayer,' a family tests the bonds that hold us together -- Can a family facing disarray move forward? The new movie "A Little Prayer" offers insight and humor, leading to a touching closing scene that our film critic says moved him more than anything he's seen all year.20 days ago
Surf's up, everybody! This group makes the ocean accessible to all. -- The nonprofit SurfAddict project holds free events at Carcavelos Beach in Portugal to help people with disabilities catch a wave.22 days ago