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Published: January 17, 2022 by John Harrington
Do you have the right stuff to be an astronaut? Becoming an astronaut is harder than getting into an Ivy […]
The 20th century witnessed great changes around the world — socially, politically, and economically. While many of the seismic shifts […]
Published: January 16, 2022 by John Harrington
The quest for racial equality and justice in the United States has been long and divisive. As we celebrate Martin […]
Published: January 15, 2022 by John Harrington
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic is embroiled in an international incident after his visa was revoked by Australian authorities over […]
Published: January 14, 2022 by John Harrington
Whether it’s in motion pictures, sports, or the media, nothing is more capricious than fame. Frank Sinatra voiced that sentiment […]
Published: January 11, 2022 by John Harrington
Betty White, whose career in entertainment spanned eight decades, died on Dec. 31, just weeks before her 100th birthday. A […]
Published: January 5, 2022 by John Harrington
The sketch-comedy show “Saturday Night Live” has been a television institution on late Saturday night since 1975, making it one […]
Published: January 4, 2022 by John Harrington
Few shows in television history have had the lifespan of “Saturday Night Live.” The sketch-comedy show has been a fixture […]
Published: December 31, 2021 by John Harrington
The coronavirus pandemic pretty much shut down travel and tourism around the world beginning in March 2020. In 2021, however, […]
Published: December 29, 2021 by John Harrington
How long can a creature on Earth live? Animals living on the land, in the air, and in water can, […]
Published: December 25, 2021 by John Harrington
An empire comprises many territories ruled by one centralized governing body, often an emperor or other monarch. As long as […]
Among the unfortunate impacts of the pandemic in 2020 were government restrictions on visiting local parks. The onerous mandate prevented […]
Ever since James Cameron’s blockbuster “Titanic” was released in December 1997, Hollywood has looked to the holiday season as a […]
Updated: December 19, 2021 by John Harrington
Because of the American zeal for new things, the United States has been criticized for not caring enough about its […]
Published: December 15, 2021 by John Harrington
If you’ve ridden the bus or subway to work, you’ve seen them — sleep-deprived commuters nodding off on the way […]
Men and women become directors in various ways. Some learn movie-making as screenwriters, cinematographers, or film editors. Some apprentice to […]
Published: December 13, 2021 by John Harrington
One of the pioneering directors of motion pictures was Frenchwoman Alice Guy. She directed early films for the trailblazing French […]
Published: December 9, 2021 by John Harrington
The official start to winter may be Dec. 21, but people have already gotten used to shorter days and bitter […]
Published: December 8, 2021 by John Harrington
More than other seasons, people associate a song, or songs, with summer. It’s not hard to understand why. Kids are […]
Published: December 5, 2021 by John Harrington
Among the most famous early American films were comedies. Early screen stars included Buster Keaton, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, […]
Published: December 3, 2021 by John Harrington
What is the best classic movie over the last 70 years? Using the audience and critics’ aggregate scores from the […]
Published: December 2, 2021 by John Harrington
A cover version is a new performance of a song originally recorded by somebody else. When an artist covers a […]
Published: November 27, 2021 by John Harrington
The phrase “road trip” has a particular resonance to those eager to embrace an adventure that’s long on possibility and […]
Published: November 25, 2021 by John Harrington
Sleep deprivation is a major concern, and most Americans are not getting enough z’s. The Centers for Disease Control and […]