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‘Anora’ thinks she’s found her Prince Charming. This 5-star movie is no fairy tale.People who live on society’s margins aren’t always treated with compassion and sympathy. But the director of “Anora” offers both. “I’ve rarely encountered a scene that moved me as completely and complicatedly as this film’s final moments,” says the Monitor’s critic.
Sending smiles across the miles: Care packages bring comfort in troubling timesCare packages are a gesture of love and a reminder that, in times of turmoil, goodness can still cross the threshold. Here's how to create your own.
First LookThey ride low and slow. How a booming Latino car community celebrates art and heritage.Lowriding, a cornerstone of Latin identity in the United States, often battles negative stereotypes. A renaissance of the subculture, including car shows like those in El Paso, Texas, showcases how artistic lowriding brings people together.
This artist turned a forgiveness journey into a film – with the help of Steven SpielbergAs his new movie debuts, artist Titus Kaphar reflects on what it takes to arrive at forgiveness – and to share it with the world.
Oh, hoppy day! Going down the White Rabbit hole at the New York Botanical Garden.Installations inspired by Lewis Carroll’s children’s books are sprinkled throughout the garden as part of the “Wonderland: Curious Nature” exhibit.
First Look‘Your legacy won’t be matched:’ Rafael Nadal, 22-time Grand Slam winner, retiresRafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis star, announced Oct. 10 he will retire after next month's Davis Cup finals. Known for his unrelenting style of play, he was one of the greats of the game in an era that included rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
‘The Last of the Sea Women’: How one director is documenting a South Korean traditionWomen free divers in South Korea don’t view age as a limitation. The director of a new documentary discusses their determination, and how it helps them persevere in the centuries-old tradition they uphold.- ‘The Last of the Sea Women’: How one director is documenting a South Korean traditionWomen free divers in South Korea don’t view age as a limitation. The director of a new documentary discusses their determination, and how it helps them persevere in the centuries-old tradition they uphold.
Live, from New York, it’s the ‘SNL’ origin story ‘Saturday Night’“Saturday Night Live,” which is celebrating its 50th season, launched the careers of scores of comedians. A diverting new film about the show’s premiere features frenetic creativity – and its toll.- Live, from New York, it’s the ‘SNL’ origin story ‘Saturday Night’“Saturday Night Live,” which is celebrating its 50th season, launched the careers of scores of comedians. A diverting new film about the show’s premiere features frenetic creativity – and its toll.
Dropping the ‘senior’ in senior center: Beyond bingo, there’s speed dating and travelWith an expanding and diversifying clientele, senior centers are evolving to meet new needs and interests. There’s still bingo, and much more.
After a violent upheaval, impressionists chose beautyA war and an insurrection upended Paris in the 1800s. Then came the soothing art.
At these interfaith dinners, Palestinians and Israelis share hope for peaceOur annual interfaith dinners bring together Muslims, Jews, and Christians. After all, hate can’t survive across a dinner table we build together.
Focus‘Salaam. Shalom. Peace.’ How US interfaith groups work for peace in a time of war.At a time when many people default to demonizing those who believe differently than they do, U.S. interfaith groups are working to acknowledge shared humanity and ask, What can we learn from one another?
After $1 billion and 2 Oscars, ‘Joker’ is back (with songs). Our team weighs in.“Joker” broke box-office records in 2019 and raised questions about violence in storytelling. Five years later, with the debut of “Joker: Folie à Deux,” the Monitor’s film critic and chief culture writer consider, Will it succeed?
How Netflix’s ‘Rebel Ridge’ turned ‘civil asset forfeiture’ into a No. 1 hitThe film, with more than 70 million views on Netflix, takes its cues from “Rambo” – and police reform.
Old Dhaka is noisy and crowded. It’s just the jolt of life a traveler needs.Bangladeshis don’t see solace in spaces less crowded than their bustling capital’s historic district. They see emptiness.
Paddling down memory lane: Our big fish storyThe dip and plunk of paddles, the ripples on the lake. For Dad and me, fishing is a beloved family ritual. Our biggest catch? Time spent together.
Mrs. Tippet’s school of life: The teacher who made me fall in love with writingWith her gold-tipped fountain pen, fanciful flourishes, and after-recess story times, my fifth grade teacher indelibly shaped my career – and life.
In ‘The Wild Robot,’ a 5-star fable for our AI age“The Wild Robot” is a love story about community and intimacy. It is the quintessential fable. The wilderness might be harsh, but we don’t have to be.
