A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself — or have a lasting influence on …
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Culture
Mei Lanfang Was Famous for His Masterful Performances as Female Leads. In the 1930s, He Introduced American Audiences to the World of Chinese Opera
He is considered one of China’s greatest 20th-century opera performers, and his influence on the art form is still felt today
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Behind Scenes
The Chilling Intersection of Chance and Fate Behind the Most Famous Quote in ‘No Country for Old Men’
The desert quiet is truly something else. One of a kind. It speaks through its dunes and the wind that shifts them: constantly, expectantly, and heavily. And it suggests there …
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I’m not sure there is a movie that is more quotable than The Godfather. It’s sort of the perfect film for everyone. It has sex, violence, family drama, intrigue, and …
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IPTV
The Batman Part II will reportedly feature one of The Dark Knight’s most famous allies – and their inclusion might kill off a big fan theory about its plot
A new report suggests The Batman Part II will feature Robin The rumor emerged less than 24 hours after the movie’s filming start date was revealed James Gunn has since …
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Training
Man as Industrial Palace: Watch an Animation of the Famous 1926 Lithograph That Depicts the Human Body as a Modern Factory
In 1926, Fritz Kahn, a German gynecologist and anatomy textbook author, produced a lithograph called Der Mensch als Industriepalast (Man as Industrial Palace) that depicted the human body as a factory, …
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They say that history is written by the victors, but that isn’t always true: sometimes it’s embroidered by the victors. Such was the case with the Bayeux Tapestry, which commemorates …