12 Years a Slave, which was shot in four historic Louisiana plantations and around New Orleans, employed several locals for ...

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The New York Times list of the 100 greatest movies of the 21st century includes a lot of big names, but Brad Pitt appears more than any other actor.

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Alleging that Latter-day Saints are neither white nor Christian alleviates some of the tension, and possibly some of the ...

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When putting together a list of the 30 Best Black Films of the 21st century, you first have to recognize that Black entertainers have been a part of cinema for almost as long as it has existed.

Pico della Mirandola is the unofficial saint of transhumanists because he was pushing human plasticity over the edge. He ...

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A federal judge in New Hampshire said he’ll certify a class action lawsuit including all children who’ll be affected by ...

Juneteenth was the first federal holiday to be signed into legislation in the 21st century, making it the youngest holiday in the U.S. It was signed into law in 2021 by President Joe Biden. It marks ...