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TV REVIEW: With Crass Warfare, ‘The Great’ Casts A (Vodka) Gimlet Eye On Privilege
Loosely (very loosely) based on the early life of Russia’s Catherine the Great, Hulu’s 10-episode historical comedy-drama is arch, witty, twisty and knowing.
In ‘She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power,’ True Strength Is In Being Yourself
Netflix and DreamWorks Animation have rebooted the classic 1980s cartoon She-Ra: Princess of Power. The new version updates characters from the old show to reflect a more diverse audience for kids.
BOOK REVIEW: Classic Literature Meets Modern Teen Drama In ‘By The Book’
In Amanda Sellet’s charming young adult romance, a teenage bookworm transfers to the local public high school and discovers that the literary classics she lives by aren’t quite a match for real life.
WATCH: Missouri Penguins Enjoy ‘Morning Of Fine Art’ At Local Museum
The birds were allowed to waddle through the galleries of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Both the museum and the Kansas City Zoo, which is home to the penguins, have been closed due to pandemic.
‘She’s Challenging You’: Alison Saar’s Sculptures Speak To Race, Beauty, Power
Saar says the nude in her 2019 sculpture Set to Simmer has a message for the viewer: “If you want to look at me, don’t just give me a sideways glance. Sit down in this chair and know me.”
‘Hamilton’ Coming To Disney+ On July 3, Bypassing 2021 Theatrical Release
A film of the original Broadway cast performing Hamilton was scheduled to hit theaters on Oct. 15, 2021. Now, it’s coming to Disney+ 15 months ahead of schedule.
FILM REVIEW: Brian Dennehy’s ‘Driveways’ Performance Is Gruff, Graceful — And A Goodbye
Dennehy, who died April 15, plays a suburban widower who befriends a mother and her son in one of his last films. It’s the kind of deeply lived-in performance that Dennehy was known for.
Gardening During The Pandemic: It’s A Win-Win-Win
The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone looking for ways to entertain and calm themselves at home and find joy in the stay-home-stay-safe pattern of life. Gardening provides entertainment, relaxation, and satisfaction every day. It’s prime gardening time right now, so use this article as your motivation to get gardening – it’s not too late to start!
‘Twilight’ Author Says She’ll Release Prequel, And Fans Prepare Their Forks To Eat It Up
“Twilight” author Stephenie Meyer announced Monday that she will release “Midnight Sun,” the prequel to the popular series, after originally calling off the book’s release more than 10 years ago.
2020 Pulitzer Prize Winners Include ‘This American Life’ With Inaugural Audio Award. See The Full List
This year’s Pulitzer Prize Board awarded its first Audio Reporting award to the staff of This American Life, for a piece on the Trump administration’s “remain in Mexico” policy.
BOOK REVIEW: Love Of Literature — And Algeria — Illuminates ‘Our Riches’
Kaouther Adimi’s novel tells the real-life story of Edmond Charlot, the Algerian bookseller and publisher who witnessed his country’s independence struggle — and famously discovered Albert Camus.
Jerry Seinfeld On Staying Home: ‘At My Dinner Table, You’re Supposed To Be Funny’
The comedian says he’s doing well under quarantine. He talked with NPR about comedy during a pandemic and his new Netflix standup special, 23 Hours to Kill. “Humor is an essential survival quantity.”
