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Idina Menzel in Frozen II (2019).

Six years after Disney’s 'Frozen' became an obsession for kids around the world, the story of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven will continue with 'Frozen II.'

Alvin Ward








Matt Damon and Christian Bale in Ford v Ferrari (2019).

James Mangold directs this biopic about automotive designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale), who are tasked with designing a state-of-the-art racing car in the hopes of defeating the Ferrari racing team at the 1966 24 Hou

Alvin Ward
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It’s possible to get the pants from too much honeyfuggling. Spark some conversation with these vintage and regional terms.

Erin McCarthy






Ewan McGregor stars in Doctor Sleep (2019).

Director Mike Flanagan revisits the Overlook Hotel, site of Stephen King's 1977 novel and Stanley Kubrick's 1980 film, in 'Doctor Sleep.'

Jake Rossen








A stone in memory of Christopher Marlowe at Kings School, Canterbury

Christopher Marlowe is more than a footnote in William Shakespeare’s life—here are 10 facts about a man we should know more about.

Scott Beggs


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In February 1919, just a few months after World War 1 ended, a story appeared in the UK's Manchester Guardian called “World War No. 2.”

Meredith Danko