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Film Lessons: 10 MOVIES THAT EDUCATE AND INSPIRE STUDENTS
Transportation to another universe can give us the peace of mind we crave. That is one of the many powers of movies, which entertain, educate, and inspire. They introduce us to novel perspectives and drive us to think critically. As students, we learn valuable lessons from stories and characters portrayed on the big screen. In…
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Extras / Film: ESSENTIAL MODERN AND CLASSIC FRENCH MOVIES TO ADD TO YOUR WATCH LIST
It’s not breaking any news that big-budget Hollywood is going rather stale. Pumping out what are now “franchise movies” month after month, while they certainly bring in hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide, they’re mostly the same CGI-driven affairs with little to offer beyond spectacle. So, it doesn’t come as a surprise that foreign-language films…
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Extras / TV: WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON VOLLEYBALL INJURIES
What are the most common volleyball injuries? Volleyball is a very entertaining sport that many people love to play. At this moment 1xBet provides live cricket bets online, which are the perfect companion for some fantastic volleyball wagers. Unfortunately, those who practice this discipline are not immune from suffering certain injuries. The parts of the…
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Extras: HOW ALL ENTERTAINMENT HAS MOVED ONLINE
Whether it is movies, theatre, casinos, exercise, tourism, or even our social interaction, all these forms of entertainment have moved online and have done so in a big way. The recent pandemic saw all these forms of entertainment move onto the internet where they are mainly accessed. This article looks at why this has happened…
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Extras / Film: DISCOVER THE TOP UK-MADE GAMBLING MOVIES THAT WILL KEEP YOU GLUED TO THE SCREEN
Discover the top UK-made gambling movies that will keep you glued to the screen Casinos and gambling have long been a popular theme in film, and the United Kingdom has produced a number of memorable movies featuring these elements. From classic heist films to modern thrillers, these movies offer a glimpse into the high-stakes world…
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Extras / Theater: MOST FAMOUS THEATERS IN THE WORLD
MOST FAMOUS THEATERS IN THE WORLD Theaters are spectacular venues. They are places where we forget about our worries and let our imagination run free. The best theaters have a special something that makes them stand out from all other performance spaces. From London’s West End to Broadway in New York, the world is full…
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TV | Extras: WATCH ABSOLUTE U.S. SCI-FI MOVIES ON NETFLIX IN CANADA
Watch Absolute U.S. Sci-fi Movies on Netflix in Canada The streaming service providing entertainment content throughout all categories is Netflix, which has approximately 222 million customers globally. You can rely on action-packed and melancholy titles when it pertains to the sci-fi category on Netflix. Yes, we are addressing the end of civilization and the methods…
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Extras / Film: THE BEST MOVIES BASED ON GAMES EVER MADE
GREAT GAMES = FABULOUS FILMS It isn’t easy to adapt any form of media into a film, especially video games. However, some adaptations of genres naturally work. Take, for example, sports or casino movies. There are many more excellent ones than bad ones. While most video game adaptations fail to live up to expectations, some…
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Music / Extras: CHOOSING THE RIGHT GUITAR STRAP
CHOOSING THE RIGHT GUITAR STRAP If you intend on playing the guitar, it’s important to have a strap that is comfortable and easy to use. It’s also important to remember that not all guitar straps are created equal, and that there are a few things to consider before making your purchase. But with so many…
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Extras / Music: 4 BEST GIFTS FOR SAXOPHONE PLAYERS
4 BEST GIFTS FOR SAXOPHONE PLAYERS Saxophones are popular instruments around the world. And if you know a saxophone player, then you know that they’re passionate about their craft. They practice for hours every day to perfect their sound. Plus, they always look for new ways to improve their skills. As a result, they can…
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Recommended Off-Broadway: AS YOU LIKE IT (Frog & Peach Theatre Company at Theatre 71)
JUMP TO AS YOU LIKE IT – IT’S A PEACH Frog & Peach Theatre Company, New York’s critically acclaimed and revolutionary Shakespeare ensemble, will return to the live stage with their long-anticipated comedy blockbuster, As You Like It. The production begins previews September 30 with an official opening on Thursday, October 6, 2022. If you…
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Theater Recommendation: A CLEAN BRUSH (World Premiere | Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills)
NORM FOSTER’S NEW COMEDY OPENS SEPTEMBER 22 AT THEATRE 40 Norm Foster has been called “the Neil Simon of Canada.” The remarkably prolific author of 54 plays (with more on the way) is Canada’s most popular and successful playwright. He’s Theatre 40’s favorite playwright, too. His new play will be the sixth that they’ve produced….
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Film / Art: REGENERATION: BLACK CINEMA 1898–1971 (Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)
ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURES OPENS REGENERATION: BLACK CINEMA 1898–1971 ON AUGUST 21, 2022 Offering the public a chance to learn more about how Black performers and filmmakers have helped define cinema in the United States, the exhibition explores the achievements and challenges of both independent production and the studio system, from cinema’s infancy in…
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Season Announcement: STEPPENWOLF THEATRE COMPANY’S 2022/23 SEASON
Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s 2022/23 Season Chicago Premiere The Most Spectaularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington By James Ijames Directed by Whitney White Featuring ensemble member Celeste M. Cooper September 1 – October 9, 2022 In the Downstairs Theater The recently widowed “Mother of America” lies alone in her Mount Vernon bed, ravaged by illness and attended to by…
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Broadway Opening: SOME LIKE IT HOT (Shubert Theatre)
A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY BASED ON THE CLASSIC MGM FILM Previews Begin Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Opening Night is Sunday, December 11, 2022 Some Like It Hot will begin performances on Broadway this fall on Tuesday, November 1 and officially open Sunday, December 11 at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). This brand-new Broadway musical…
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Film Recommendation: OLGA (Directed by Elie Grappe)
Ukrainian Gymnast Drama OLGA Opens NYC (June 24) & LA (July 8) KINO LORBER PRESENTS “OLGA” Powerful Portrait of A Teenage Ukrainian Gymnast In Exile from Writer/Director Elie Grappe Starring Anastasiia Budiashkina Winner: SACD Prize, Cannes Semaine de la Critique 2021 Opens in New York on June 24 Opens in Los Angeles on July 8…
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Comedy Event: HARI KONDABOLU (The Den Theatre, Chicago)
COMEDIAN HARI KONDABOLU COMING TO CHICAGO’S DEN THEATRE THIS WEEKEND Comedian, writer and podcaster Hari Kondabolu may be based in Brooklyn, NY, but he’s coming to the Den Theatre this weekend only. He has been hailed by The New York Times as “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today.” In 2018, his Netflix…
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Recommended Film: COCOON (directed by Leonie Krippendorf)
IN THE SUMMER STREETS OF BERLIN, A YOUNG GIRL DISCOVERS FIRST LOVE IN LEONIE KRIPPENDORF’S TENDER, LGBTQ COMING-OF-AGE DRAMA PREMIERING VIA VIRTUAL CINEMA, VOD & DIGITAL ON JUNE 17, 2022 “Leonie Krippendorf’s queer teen romance is a sun-kissed story of growth and metamorphosis.” Ariel Klinghoffer, Little White Lies “An authentic, queer coming-of-age story takes place in…
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Streaming Theater: ANYTHING GOES (Cinemas Nationwide)
HERE COMES ANYTHING GOES The smash hit musical Anything Goes starring renowned Broadway royalty Sutton Foster and directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall will sail onto more than 700 US cinema screens for two days only on Sunday, March 27 and Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Tickets are on sale now at anythinggoesmusicalcinema.com Samuel Edwards, Sutton…
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Film/DVD: NOSFERATU (Mastered in HD from Kino Lorber)
First released in March 1922, F.W. Murnau’s NOSFERATU: A SYMPHONY OF HORROR is turning 100 this year. A cornerstone of the horror genre and a landmark of German Expressionism, Murnau’s unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula remains the most unsettling vampire film ever made for many viewers. Viewers can watch the seminal vampire film the…
Music Review: NELLIE McKAY (City Vineyard)
by Rob Lester | April 29, 2026
in Cabaret, New YorkOff-Broadway Review: BROKEN SNOW (Theatre 71)
by Gregory Fletcher | April 28, 2026
in New York, TheaterTheater Review: THE SECRET SHARER (DNAWorks at Emerson Paramount Center)
by Lynne Weiss | April 27, 2026
in Boston, TheaterBroadway Review: JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE (Barrymore Theatre)
by Paola Bellu | April 25, 2026
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