From a filmmaker who refused to conform to conventional ideas about cinema to a mother who breaks every rule to find her missing son, and a psychotherapist challenging traditional ideas about masculinity, these three books explore what happens when people question the roles and expectations placed upon them. Laurence Kardish’s “Shirley Clarke: The Passionate Life…
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Water may be essential to life, but OLIVE TREE PEOPLE is making the case that it doesn’t necessarily belong at the center of your skincare routine. The German-founded waterless beauty company has opened its first U.S. flagship at 1335 Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California, creating an immersive retail experience built around its signature “From…
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Pornography addiction is often discussed as a problem affecting men, but a new video series is drawing attention to women who struggle with pornography use and may feel isolated by shame and secrecy. Out of the Shadows, a free three-part video series from the Fortis Institute, aims to give women a faith-based framework for understanding…
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Hilton is expanding its hospitality technology platform with new artificial intelligence tools designed to make the travel-planning process more conversational, from the initial hotel search through booking and the guest’s stay. The company is connecting Hilton.com, the Hilton Honors App and emerging AI-powered search and assistant platforms, giving travelers more ways to discover properties, compare…
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A family safari at Shiviko Kruger is giving children a chance to do more than watch the wildlife. They can become the filmmakers, storytellers and even directors of their own South African adventure. Located in Greater Kruger, Shiviko Kruger features four exclusive-use villas, each with a private guide and chef. Rather than following a rigid…
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New York theater audiences will have a new two-hander to watch this fall as five-time Golden Globe Award nominee Marilu Henner and Stranger Things star Shannon Purser take the stage together in The Ask, a new play by Matthew Freeman. Directed by Jessi D. Hill, the production will begin previews Oct. 6, with opening night…
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A provocative new musical is preparing to bring one of history’s most recognizable stories to the Off-Broadway stage with SLAM FRANK, an Afro-Latin hip-hop musical inspired by Anne Frank’s story. Performances of SLAM FRANK begin Sept. 17, with the official opening scheduled for Oct. 4 at the Orpheum Theatre in New York City. The production…
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HBO Max has released the first official teaser and first-look images for the third season of the Emmy-winning Max Original drama series “The Pitt,” giving viewers an early glimpse at what’s ahead when the acclaimed medical drama returns in January 2027. The series, created by R. Scott Gemmill and starring Noah Wyle, offers a realistic…
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Maya Penn is using animation, storytelling and environmental activism to introduce a new generation to the challenges facing the planet. The NAACP Image Award-nominated filmmaker and environmental activist wrote, directed and animated “Asali: Power of the Pollinators,” an animated action-adventure that has surpassed 3 million views on YouTube and earned an NAACP Image Award nomination.…
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The NFL’s most behind-the-scenes television series is changing its game plan. HBO and NFL Films announced that the “Offseason” edition of “Hard Knocks” will return in 2027, giving football fans an inside look at how an entire NFL division prepares for the upcoming season during one of the league’s most consequential periods. The new installment…
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