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Sunday, November 09, 2025 10:27 AM ET

Christian Science Monitor - Entertainment

'Train Dreams' review: A powerful, spare look at a vanishing way of life -- "Train Dreams" is a beautiful look at a bygone era that, at the same time, has a startling immediacy. That immediacy, our critic writes, is more than a matter of careful observation. In its widest sense, the movie is asking what makes life worth living.

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A cupboard full of 'wild books': Singing the praises of Little Free Libraries -- In an era when the latest books trend on social media, Little Free Libraries offer a sense of serendipity, community, and connection.

2 days ago

Mountain Club of Uganda makes strides in making climbing more accessible -- Muyenga quarry is the only outdoor rock-climbing crag in Kampala. A national club is working to expand options for climbers.

3 days ago

'It's what I've been looking for': Why this mother of two embraces her church -- In this installment of our occasional series on women of faith, one Colorado Christian explains why she remains grounded in her church community.

8 days ago

Come cry with me! A cross-country flight, a wailing baby – and communal joy. -- What happens when a crying baby reigns over a cross-country flight? The community pulls together.

9 days ago

Food benefits are ending for millions in US. Who is affected – and who is offering help? -- The U.S. government shutdown is affecting funding for a food assistance program used by nearly 42 million Americans. With benefits set to end Nov. 1, what challenges will people face, and what are states doing to help them?

10 days ago

Great Scots! This New Hampshire festival celebrates heritage and connection. -- Scottish clans come together to trace their genealogy and enjoy music and games.

11 days ago

Coney dog, hold the ... chili? Our reporter tries a Detroit classic (sort of). -- Detroiters take great pride in their city's claim to inventing the Coney dog. For more than 100 years, two side-by-side restaurants have been embroiled in a (mostly) friendly rivalry.

12 days ago

The Boss was riding high. 'Springsteen' shows what happened next. -- The new movie "Springsteen," drawn from a book, portrays a more subdued Bruce than the one whose rousing concert images pepper the internet. The film mines the origins of the "Nebraska" album looking for what drives a living legend.

15 days ago

For my Colombian American mom, home is never taken for granted -- For some long-established immigrants, the fallout from immigration debates is that travel can bring trepidation and belonging feels fragile.

16 days ago

Hart wrote some of the most aching lyrics of all time. Then musicals left him behind. -- Director Richard Linklater offers a poignant portrait of legendary lyricist Larry Hart in his new film "Blue Moon."

16 days ago

Amid a devastating war, art restorers race to preserve Ukraine's heritage -- Conservators are on the front lines of a battle to refurbish art from museums and historic sites.

17 days ago

In 'Mr. Scorsese,' the legendary director asks, What are we? -- "Mr. Scorsese" probes the innermost thoughts of the Oscar-winning filmmaker and his efforts to use art to grapple with life's toughest challenges and questions.

19 days ago

In an extraordinary film, an Iranian director explores forgiveness and mercy -- Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has sacrificed for his art, having been sentenced to prison and house arrest. His latest movie, "It Was Just an Accident," examines significant questions, including if there are limits to forgiveness – or mercy.

22 days ago