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Christian Science Monitor - Entertainment
Ramen love: Rediscovering the flavors of my childhood -- An adulthood spent dabbling in culinary experiments led me to a deeper appreciation of the childhood foods of my ancestral home, Japan.
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Sing along: 3 plungers plunging, 2 pterodactyls flying, and 1 bird hat monstrosity! -- Some people give candles, lotion, and socks. Not me. Lords a-leaping have nothing on the original gifts I make each year.3 hours ago
When what we have is enough: Lessons from the Amish -- I prize my trips into Amish country, where the pace of life slows and the lack of "stuff" has real allure.4 hours ago
Cultures meet and meld deliciously in 3 new cookbooks -- With these recipes, home cooks get to taste flavors from many cultures, often in the very same dish.2 hours ago
Grab your popcorn: Here are the 10 best films of 2024 -- Our film critic's 10 best list includes an animated delight, and dramas from around the world that consider the human condition – and what makes a life meaningful.4 hours ago
First Look -- A judge rules Alex Jones can continue running Infowars – for now -- In a victory for Alex Jones amid his bankruptcy case, a federal judge prevented The Onion from purchasing Infowars, Mr. Jones' radio show, calling the bidding process flawed. The Onion had planned to relaunch Infowars in January as a parody.1 day ago
First Look -- From Oprah invites to a Grammy nod, Nikki Giovanni is remembered as a prolific poet -- A champion of the Black Power movement, Nikki Giovanni, who passed away Dec. 9, was a writer, poet, and educator. "To love her is to love contradiction and conflict. To know her is to never understand but to be sure that all is life," wrote author Barbara Crosby.2 days ago
First Look -- 'Polarization,' 'demure,' and 'fortnight' among Merriam Webster's top words for 2024 -- Merriam-Webster's top 10 most-searched words in 2024 reflect the year's key cultural moments and news events. In the face of the nation's divisions, the dictionary remains "a kind of backstop for meaning," says Peter Sokolowski, Merriam-Webster's editor at large.3 days ago
First Look -- 'Emilia Pérez' leads in Golden Globe nominations, with 'Wicked' and 'Dune: Part Two' -- "Emilia Pérez" leads the way with 10 nominations, beating big names like "Wicked," "The Apprentice," "Conclave," and "Dune: Part Two." This year's Golden Globes will be televised on Jan. 5.3 days ago
This Delhi cop wants to 'spread goodness and happiness.' So he set up a school. -- Learning with Than Singh has become a favorite pastime for some children who typically roam Delhi's streets begging, rifling through trash, or engaging in petty crimes.3 days ago
Five glorious art books bring the gallery to your couch -- From Japanese printmaker Hokusai to women pioneers of the arts and crafts movement, the images in these volumes offer light and joy to art lovers.3 days ago
Looking for a new holiday classic? These 2 films glow with Christmas spirit. -- Our reviewer sees potential for two new holiday films, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" and "That Christmas," to become seasonal favorites. Both stories, he says, explore the same question: What makes Christmas meaningful?10 days ago
I dreaded cleaning out my freezer. What I found there was priceless. -- In hard times, training ourselves to see the good can be a gift. Our writer found unimaginable bounty under his nose and invites us to share in it.13 days ago
Five-star 'Flow' and chatty 'Moana 2' offer eye-widening animated delights -- Two new animated films – both centered on water – touch on the power of connection. One is our movie critic's favorite of the year.15 days ago