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‘The American Revolution’: Ken Burns trains lens on flame ‘not to be extinguished’Ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary, iconic documentarian Ken Burns centers the “world-changing” events of July 4, 1776, in his latest project, “The American Revolution.”
Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ miniseries connects young people and scienceThe 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.
‘Writing was Jane’s greatest love.’ In ‘Miss Austen,’ a sister looks back.The four-part series “Miss Austen,” debuting Sunday on PBS, offers viewers a window on Jane Austen’s life during the 250th anniversary of her birth.
A civil rights activist on what ‘Eyes on the Prize III’ means at this moment“Eyes on the Prize” was a landmark documentary about the Civil Rights Movement. Dream Defenders’ Phillip Agnew, who is part of a new six-part series, talks about what the documentary means at this time of political upheaval.
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Lia Block Q&A: Can F1 Academy pave the road for women in motorsports?Season 7 of “Formula 1: Drive To Survive” debuts March 7 on Netflix. The Monitor reached out to rising star Lia Block to ask about the direction she, and racing, are headed.
After ‘Severance,’ will we ever see work-life balance the same way?Is “Severance,” about workplace drudgery, the greatest exploration of work-life imbalance ever filmed?
Touring Texas with ‘Somebody Somewhere’ star Jeff HillerActors often mine their pasts for material. On a recent trip to Texas, Jeff Hiller of “Somebody Somewhere” reflects on the humanity – and humor – in his.
No more sunny days? ‘Sesame Street’ finds itself homeless after 55 years.As “Sesame Street” enters what may be its final season, a Monitor columnist reflects on losing shows for children that created a set of tenets rooted in love.
Juan Rulfo helped invent magical realism. His ‘Pedro Páramo’ is now on Netflix.Mexican author Juan Rulfo helped invent magical realism and influenced a generation of beloved Latin American writers. His novel “Pedro Páramo” just received a twisty adaptation on Netflix.
An unwanted kiss shook Spanish soccer – and society. A new documentary explores why.Just as the Spanish women’s national team was celebrating its 2023 World Cup victory, it found itself embroiled in a fight with the soccer federation president over an unwanted kiss. A Netflix documentary looks at the scandal.
‘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.
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.
Politicians are embracing ‘Lord of the Rings.’ Tolkien had something different in mind.J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” has become entangled in culture war sparring. Yet some say the text has universal qualities that transcend politics.
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