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Nancy Drew and the mystery of girl powerSo many classic children鈥檚 books are problematic now. But the detective series starring Nancy Drew has proved to be an exception.
鈥楢merican Utopia鈥�: A choreographer helps reimagine pop concertsChoreographer Annie-B Parson worked with David Byrne on a new Broadway show, 鈥淎merican Utopia,鈥� which untethers musicians 鈥� and ideas about dance.聽
In a WordHyperbole creeps into the use of 鈥榰nprecedented鈥�There is little truly new under the sun;聽unprecedented should thus be an uncommon word. The fact that you often hear it means it鈥檚 being overused.
Now it鈥檚 my mom鈥檚 turn to shineShe鈥檇 always been there for me in my career; it鈥檚 only fair that the tables would turn. The聽Ms. Senior Missouri USA pageant was her time to shine.
Twists abound in new TV shows. Will they reel in viewers?One measure of success for new sci-fi and fantasy programs is their ability to offer worlds you want to return to. How does a new crop do?
Can art help unite a diverse society? Museums aim to find out.The reopening of the Museum of Modern Art in New York shows a trend toward diversity, with more attention paid to women and artists of color.聽
First Look'Sesame Street' tackles addiction with kid-friendly dialogueMillions of American children live with a parent who has a substance use disorder. "Sesame Street" wants to help families talk about it.聽
In a WordWords that ooze superiority and privilegeIt takes a pricey education to understand classical tongues. That鈥檚 why Latin-based聽pleb聽and聽hoi polloi聽are choice barbs used by the 鈥渦pper class.鈥�- A beautiful autumn mystery 鈥� solvedAfter the leaves have fallen and gardens have shriveled, the witch hazel declares, 鈥淭he show must go on.鈥�
In New Orleans, making music from hurricane leftoversThe outdoor arts exhibition Music Box Village, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, offers a model of post-hurricane resilience in New Orleans.
鈥楯oker鈥� furor: Do disturbing stories have a place in today鈥檚 unsettling world?The Monitor鈥檚 culture writer and its film critic discuss the new Joker origin story.聽What does backlash portend for movies that push boundaries?
In a WordIt is the queen鈥檚 prerogative to grant a prorogationWhat does it mean when newspapers say Boris Johnson prorogued聽Parliament, and why did his actions set off a constitutional crisis?
Making good look good: Films that transcend stereotypesCan goodness shine as brightly as badness in movies? Several films buck stereotypes and counterbalance a sea of dark new offerings like 鈥楯oker.鈥櫬�
In a WordPoking holes in pretentiousness with 鈥榟ighfalutin鈥�There are plenty of words that can be used to poke fun at pretentiousness. Let鈥檚 take a look at the wonderful聽highfalutin,聽hoity-toity, and聽la-di-da!
Pinned to the pastThe pewter urns. The silver. The furniture of known provenance. Now I know why the pharaohs were buried with so much stuff.
First LookEmmy Awards: Inspired speeches on equal pay and diversity2019 Emmy Awards: A look at the key moments and speeches at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.
In a WordSemicolons Part 2: When to use themWe use many punctuation marks intuitively. Periods, for example, land at the end of sentences without any problem.聽But semicolons? Not so easy.
Please touch the fine art: Museums embrace a hands-on approachMuseums and artists are collaborating with visually impaired individuals to create multisensory exhibits that go beyond sight.聽
A Muslim woman comic walks into a bar: Changing perceptions through jokesMuslim women are entering the comedy scene, using jokes to bust stereotypes and foster understanding.聽
Perfectly at home with imperfectionIt鈥檚 my home鈥檚 imperfections that make it interesting. But it鈥檚 not only the house. Everything I own seems to have a glitch, often by my choice.聽
