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Christian Science Monitor - Entertainment
In troubling times, I found my untroubled waters in Walden Pond -- When the divisive, sometimes bitter tenor of politics threatens to overwhem, our writer finds shelter from the storm in nature.
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Care to dance? Here's what makes the whole world boogie. -- People dance to remember, to belong, to speak across generations.5 days ago
'F1: The Movie' is propulsive. Brad Pitt holds the high-tech ride together. -- "F1" is different from other racing films: Its big-screen technology changes the viewer experience. But what keeps the film grounded, our reviewer says, is having a major movie star in the driver's seat.6 days ago
Marvel's 'Ironheart' miniseries connects young people and science -- The new Marvel show "Ironheart" debuts this week with action-hero thrills, and something else: a celebration of the sciences. Our columnist makes the case for pop culture's role in helping young people see STEM possibilities.8 days ago
New Texas law mandates Ten Commandments in public schools. Next stop, the courts. -- Texas now mandates the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public classroom. Supporters say the biblical strictures are foundational to understanding the law. Opponents say the new requirement violates the Constitution, prioritizing Christianity over other religions.8 days ago
How I brought harmony "Bach" to my frazzled family mornings -- To lull my kids in the car on hectic days, I crank up the real classics – think Bach, Chopin, and Mozart.13 days ago
Have books, will travel: Confessions of a globetrotting bibliophile -- After a lifetime on the road, my books finally got the storybook ending they deserved – and so did I.13 days ago
Chess is king to these Indian villagers. The game led them out of 'so much darkness.' -- In Marottichal, every home has a chessboard – and two-thirds of residents play the game.13 days ago
Why garden catalogs supercharge my mornings with charm and cheer -- When the world seems bleak, I peruse gardening flyers and marketing emails and fantasize about fields of daffodils.14 days ago
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.18 days ago
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?19 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.19 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.20 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."19 days ago