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Oscars 2016: Why has no sci-fi movie ever won Best Picture?The films 'The Martian' and 'Mad Max: Fury Road' are nominated for Best Picture this year. Do either of them have a chance of becoming the first science fiction movie to take the big prize?
'Black-ish': See how the ABC sitcom addressed police brutalityThe newest episode of the comedy centered on the fictional Johnson family discussing recent cases of police violence against African-American men. Critics are hailing the installment as 'powerful' and 'heartrending.'
Brit Awards: How David Bowie praised Lorde as the future of musicThe singer Lorde performed Bowie's song 'Life on Mars?' at the recent Brit Awards. Bowie once said that hearing Lorde's work 'felt like listening to tomorrow.'
Verbal EnergyDemocracy, the people, and their thingsA look at the metaphors behind the names of parliaments
Why my children demanded to attend a Bernie Sanders rallyThis Norfolk, Va., mom couldn't get her children to go to any political rally 鈥� until Bernie Sanders came to town.聽
Oscars 2016: Predictions and is this the year of the female protagonist?What movies will win at the Oscars this year? Here are our picks. Meanwhile, screenwriter Nick Hornby's movie 'Brooklyn' is the third movie written by him in recent years with a female protagonist that has gotten awards season attention.
'Pacific Rim 2': Can it recapture the glory of the original?'Daredevil' director Steven S. DeKnight will reportedly direct a sequel to Guillermo del Toro's 2013 movie 'Pacific Rim.' Unlike many other recent blockbusters, 'Pacific' was based on an original story.
'The People v. OJ Simpson': Why critics love this TV miniseries'Simpson' stars actors including Cuba Gooding, Jr., John Travolta, and Sarah Paulson. Reviewers have almost universally been won over by the show, saying that the series thoughtfully examines issues of race and the law.
Roasted curried cauliflower soupThis creamy soup has the nutty flavor of roasted cauliflower, sweet caramelized onions, and a rich broth made with coconut milk.
'House of Cards': Season four and the show's unusual marketing strategyA new season of 'Cards,' which stars Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright, debuts on March 4. An unusual marketing campaign has meant 'Cards' is being promoted through an event at the National Portrait Gallery and ads during real political debates.
'Eddie the Eagle': Is the film another inspirational sports movie?'Eddie' stars Taran Egerton as a real-life British athlete who became a ski jumper. What place does the inspirational sports drama have at the modern multiplex?
'The X-Files' finale: the show's future and a look at TV cliffhangersThe newest episode of 'X-Files' left viewers in suspense. Will the show return? 'The X-Files' has long embraced the cliffhanger, but what is the plot device's place on TV right now?
Loyal fans spur comebacks of favorite TV showsShows like 'Full House,' 'The X-Files,' and 'Gilmore Girls' are all returning for new episodes long after they originally went off the air. What's behind these revivals?
Greek shrimp and orzo bake with lemon and dillThis comfort food dish riffs on Greek lemon rice soup, replacing chicken with tasty shrimp.
'Downton Abbey': Where does network PBS go from here?The hit TV show 'Downton' will air its final episode on March 6. The program has been the flagship TV show for network PBS.聽
Is 'Deadpool' outperforming previous superhero films?'Deadpool' came in at No. 1 at the box office again this past weekend, beating new releases like 'Risen,' 'The Witch,' and 'Race.' 'Deadpool' is experiencing big success, but is it outperforming past superhero movies?聽
'Friends' cast reunites: How has show continued to influence TV?Members of the cast of the TV show 'Friends' recently appeared on a TV special honoring comedy TV director James Burrows. The impact of the hugely successful NBC sitcom continues to be felt in the TV landscape.
#HollywoodSoWhite: Study confirms racial and gender bias in TV and moviesA look at 414 recent films and TV series showed that only a third of speaking characters were female, and only 28.3 percent were from minority groups.
Netflix's 'Love': Moments of awkwardness could win over viewers'Love' stars Paul Rust and Gillian Jacobs as two people who forge an unlikely friendship that slowly grows into something more. This is a long, slow-motion deconstruction of how a relationship can evolve, with a lot of setbacks and detours, and a strong sense of L.A. as a backdrop.
Migrant island documentary "Fire at Sea" wins at Berlin International Film Festival"Fire at Sea," a documentary about Lampedusa, an Italian island that is many migrants' first destination on risky journeys toward safety and a better life in Europe, won the Golden Bear for best film at the Berlin International Film Festival.
