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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ writers on why their film is different than all the other Spider-Man movies

by Adriene Hill and Robert Garrova
Jul 4, 2017
Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley say it’s more about teen angst than a grown-up Spidey.
John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, writers on "Spider-Man: Homecoming" 
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What you will find at the Museum of Failure

by John Laurenson
Jul 3, 2017
One person's disappointment is another's success.
The Museum of Failure includes Google Glass in its collection.
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Taylor Swift tells streaming 'You Belong with Me,' and it's all about timing

by Aaron Schrank
Jun 9, 2017
Do you have a less-tortured Swift pun? Inquire within.
Taylor Swift performs during her "1989" world tour in Melbourne, Australia.
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Brick and mortar stores are dying, but not at this mall

by Aaron Schrank
Jun 8, 2017
LA's Glendale Galleria is making shopping more convenient — and fun — for its visitors.
Many malls are still thriving because they’re staying ahead of the curve in the new retail reality. Above, a picture of the Glendale Galleria.
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The inexplicable magic of Zoe Lister-Jones' all-female crew

by Kai Ryssdal and Tommy Andres
Jun 1, 2017
The 'Life in Pieces' actress makes her directorial debut with 'Band Aid.'
From left: Adam Pally, Fred Armisen, and Zoe Lister-Jones in "Band Aid."
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Why Ramadan is a big deal for Arab TV networks

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
May 26, 2017
'It's like the sweeps rolled into the Super Bowl, extended over a full month.'
Palestinian men and children watch television at a cafe in Arab East Jerusalem after breaking their fast.
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Let’s do the numbers: the 'Star Wars' empire

by Jana Kasperkevic
May 25, 2017
“The force is strong with this one.”
Juan Naharro Gimenez/Getty Images For Disney
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Same old action movies and sequels at the box office this summer

by Kai Ryssdal
May 19, 2017
We're in 'tent pole city now' says New York Times culture critic Wesley Morris.
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" is one of the season's tent pole productions.
Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios
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PETA takes its fight to other animal entertainment

by Adriene Hill
May 19, 2017
The campaign against Ringling Bros. is over. Now activists have more energy to take on Hollywood.
PETA spends millions of dollars each year organizing grassroots campaigns against animal abuse. Above, activists protest Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
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More reboots and spinoffs at the TV upfronts this year

by Kai Ryssdal and Adriene Hill
May 17, 2017
Despite low network television ratings, advertisers will spend big money this year.
"American Idol" is just one of many reboots coming this fall.
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