The creative gamble of “R#J” — William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” meets Instagram — at Sundance Film Festival paid off.
Author: David Oliver, USA TODAY
Sundance 2021: ‘CODA’ star Marlee Matlin talks inclusion, calls on Hollywood to ‘hire more deaf actors’
Propelled by its powerful inclusivity of the deaf community, “CODA” is a refreshing reboot of the traditional teen romance and coming-of-age story.
What the outcry from Kumail Nanjiani’s sculpted body tells us about racism, masculinity standards
Experts say the outcry over Kumail Nanjiani’s chiseled physique is a result of systemic racism and a misguided standard of masculinity.
Skip the diet and dating goals? You should make this your New Year’s resolution
Experts say New Year’s resolutions should focus on social justice – perhaps instead of dieting or dating.
Hilaria Baldwin defends identity and culture after tweets question her accent, upbringing
Hilaria Baldwin and her husband Alec Baldwin are speaking out after questions emerged about the yoga instructor’s upbringing.
‘One of the most beautiful voices’: Broadway star Rebecca Luker dies at 59, reports say
Broadway actress and singer Rebecca Luker, 59, died early Wednesday morning from complications stemming from ALS.
‘Desperately needed’: Travel industry praises COVID-19 stimulus package; $15 billion for airlines
The travel industry applauded a nearly $900 billion COVID-19 relief package that lawmakers reached Sunday.
‘The Bachelorette’ recap: Tayshia picks her final four hometown dates, rejected men clash at ‘tell all’
Hometown dates are coming up on “The Bachelorette,” meaning only four men will move on after tonight’s episode. Plus, see the “Men Tell All” special.
Obama, Alton Brown apologized for harmful words. Should we forgive past problematic views?
Can we – and should we – forgive people for their problematic views? Experts say that the question in itself should be flipped around.
Hanukkah 2020: When it is and what to know (no, it’s not the ‘Jewish Christmas’)
If Hanukkah isn’t all that religious, what’s all the fuss about? The annual celebration begins Dec. 10 and runs through Dec. 18.