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February 15, 2017
Philip Pullman’s New Series
Fans of Philip Pullman, author of the richly imagined Dark Materials trilogy were overjoyed to hear this week that he is releasing a new companion series. The first book of the new series, which will collectively be called The Book of Dust, is set for publication on October 19, 2017.
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Texting in Romantic Comedies
Kathryn VanArendonk has a terrific essay in New York Magazine's Vulture about the unexpected asset that texting has brought to the plotlines of romantic comedies.
Cell phones have been a problem for romantic comedies in contemporary settings because they can just about eliminate missed connections and other kinds of obstacles to happily ever after. And it originally seemed that texting, like...
Cell phones have been a problem for romantic comedies in contemporary settings because they can just about eliminate missed connections and other kinds of obstacles to happily ever after. And it originally seemed that texting, like...
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February 14, 2017
Trailer: Everything, Everything
Amandla Stenberg ("The Hunger Games") stars in "Everything, Everything," the story of a girl who has never been outside. It will be in theaters May 19, 2017.
It is based on the bestselling book of the same name by Nicola Yoon.
What if you couldn’t touch anything in the outside world? Never breathe in the fresh air, feel the sun warm your face...or kiss the boy next door? “Everything,...
It is based on the bestselling book of the same name by Nicola Yoon.
What if you couldn’t touch anything in the outside world? Never breathe in the fresh air, feel the sun warm your face...or kiss the boy next door? “Everything,...
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Some Movie Love for Valentine’s Day!
February 13, 2017
Tonight on PBS: Accidental Courtesy — A Black Musician Befriends KKKers
Musician Daryl Davis is a black man who has spent years meeting and befriending members of the Ku Klux Klan. In some cases, the Klan members have decided to leave after getting to know him. One even asked Davis to be godfather to his son. When his new friends leave, Davis asks if he can have their robes and other artifacts. A new documentary, "Accidental Courtesy," follows Davis...
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Free Feb 13-17: Ebook About Bessie Coleman, First Black Woman Aviator
In honor of Black History Month -- John Holway's fascinating ebook about Bessie Coleman, the first place woman aviator, is FREE February 13-17, 2017. Enjoy!
Back in the 1920s planes were made of wood and cloth held together with wire. And back then everyone knew blacks couldn't fly, and neither could women. But this spunky black woman from the cotton fields of Texas did loops above the Eiffel Tower, walked on wings above America, and jumped off planes to the oohs and gasps of crowds....
Back in the 1920s planes were made of wood and cloth held together with wire. And back then everyone knew blacks couldn't fly, and neither could women. But this spunky black woman from the cotton fields of Texas did loops above the Eiffel Tower, walked on wings above America, and jumped off planes to the oohs and gasps of crowds....
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February 11, 2017
Neglected Gem: Molly and Me
Gracie Fields, Roddy McDowell, and Monty Woolley star in "Gracie and Me," a sweet, gentle British comedy about a down-on-her-luck actress who takes a job as housekeeper for a former politician. She ends up helping him out behind the scenes, reconnecting him with his estranged son, getting rid of his dishonest servants, helping him to go back into politics. Fields was a popular singer and actress and she has a wonderfully warm and engaging screen presence. Viewers will also be delighted to catch...
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New on Netflix – Abstract: The Art of Design
Meet eight of the most creative thinkers and imaginative minds working in the world of art and design today in the new Netflix original documentary series, Abstract: The Art of Design.
Journey through their creative process, explore their work, and discover how their innovative designs have profoundly affected our everyday lives. The show features architect Bjarke Ingels, illustrator Christoph Niemann, interior designer Ilse Crawford, stage designer Es Devlin, graphic designer Paula Scher,...
Journey through their creative process, explore their work, and discover how their innovative designs have profoundly affected our everyday lives. The show features architect Bjarke Ingels, illustrator Christoph Niemann, interior designer Ilse Crawford, stage designer Es Devlin, graphic designer Paula Scher,...
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February 10, 2017
Free Ebook — Bloody Ground: Black Rifles in Korea
In honor of Black History Month, John Holway's extraordinary book, Bloody Ground: Black Rifles in Korea is free for five days. (It's also available on paperback for $18).
In Bloody Ground, Black soldiers tell their own stories about fighting in the Korean War. Korea is “the forgotten war.” But to those who fought in it, it was the “unforgettable war.” If the names of all those killed were put on a wall, it...
In Bloody Ground, Black soldiers tell their own stories about fighting in the Korean War. Korea is “the forgotten war.” But to those who fought in it, it was the “unforgettable war.” If the names of all those killed were put on a wall, it...
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Smile of the Week: What We Share
I love this Danish commercial about how much more important our smilarities are than our differences.
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