Racism and Family Secrets in 'Mudbound'
2024-05-17
Hillary Jordan's first novel, Mudbound, is a story of racism and well-kept secrets. Set on a desolate farm in the Mississippi Delta at the end of World War II, the novel explores the complex relations between two families: the owners of the land, and the sharecroppers who live and work on it. The novel earned Jordan the Bellwether Prize for fiction, an award founded by author Barbara Kingsolver to promote literature of social responsibility.
Ree Drummond's Daughter Paige Had a Hilarious Reaction to 'The Pioneer Woman' Star Oversharing on In
2024-05-17
Ree Drummond’s daughter Paige commented on her mom’s latest Instagram post with one word that said so much. Drummond shared sweet photos of her and husband Ladd and included a caption about their anniversary — but she might have overshared just a little bit.
Ree Drummond overshared on Instagram and her daughter Paige shared a perfect one word reaction On Sept. 21, Drummond took to Instagram to share then and now photos of her and Ladd on their wedding day and present day.
Beyond the Blackboard
2024-05-16
This Reagan-era fact-based story is undeniably stirring in a "To Sir, With Love" kind of way.
The Hallmark Hall of Fame isn’t known for controversy, though it’s latest movie is auspiciously timed — exalting teachers and the nobility of the homeless when both groups have come under siege as Republican lawmakers try slashing state and federal budgets. That said, this Reagan-era fact-based story is undeniably stirring in a “To Sir, With Love” kind of way, with a radiant Emily VanCamp as the caring young educator determined to reach homeless children.
Special Agent Doug Mathews: The man, the myth, the laugher-at-his-own-jokes. There are a lot of fascinating characters in McMillions, the six-part HBO docuseries about the McDonald’s Monopoly scam.
There’s Robin, the red-haired, dolled-up ex-wife of gangster Jerry Colombo and a woman who once, in her words, “threatened 30 goons.” There’s Gloria Brown, the otherwise ethical single mother who got roped into the scheme and in over her head but had enough perspective to note that the best part of committing fraud was getting to meet Sherman Helmsley, which is 100 percent how I would feel if I had gotten dragged into this mess.
EDITORS' PICK
2024-05-16
Cyril Abiteboul: Net Worth, Salary, and EndorsementCyril Abiteboul is the Managing Director in the Renault F1 team at present.
The Frenchman plays a significant role in the managing department. However, Abiteboul has hopped around in several teams in his entire career life.
According to internet sources, he has a Net Worth of $850,000. His net worth calculated in this season approximates to $1-$5 million. Nevertheless, his salary and endorsements are under review.
Kaitlyn Flynn - Entertainment Executive
2024-05-16
Kaitlyn Flynn Agent, Legit Talent ICM Partners, ICM Partners (NY) Access contact info, org charts, active projects and more for Kaitlyn Flynn and 80,000+ other executives and producers. Visit Luminate Film and TV Data Provided By Want to contact Kaitlyn Flynn directly? Get phone numbers, email addresses, org charts and more from virtually everyone working in entertainment!Visit Luminate Film and TV Most Popular Inside the 'Joker: Folie à Deux' Debacle: Todd Phillips ‘Wanted Nothing to Do’ With DC on the $200 Million Misfire ‘Kaos’ Canceled After One Season at Netflix ‘Menendez Brothers’ Netflix Doc Reveals Erik’s Drawings of His Abuse and Lyle Saying ‘I Would Much Rather Lose the Murder Trial Than Talk About Our… Kathy Bates Won an Oscar and Her Mom Told Her: ‘You Didn't Discover the Cure for Cancer,’ So ‘I Don't Know What All the Excitement Is About… Saoirse Ronan Says Losing Luna Lovegood Role in ‘Harry Potter’ Has ‘Stayed With Me Over the Years’: ‘I Was Too Young’ and ‘Knew I Wasn't Going to Get… ‘Joker 2’ Director Says Arthur Fleck Was Never Joker: ‘He's an Unwitting Icon’ and Joker Is ‘This Idea That Gotham People Put on Him… ‘Joker 2’ Axed Scene of Lady Gaga’s Lee Kissing a Woman at the Courthouse Because ‘It Had Dialogue in It’ and ‘Got in the Way’ of a Music… Andrew Garfield Says Sex Scene With Florence Pugh in ‘We Live in Time’ Went a ‘Little Bit Further’ Than Intended: ‘We Never Heard Cut… ‘Skyfall’ Director Sam Mendes Says James Bond Studio Prefers Filmmakers ‘Who Are More Controllable’: ‘I Would Doubt’ I’d… Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried to Star in ‘The Housemaid’ Adaptation From Director Paul Feig, Lionsgate Must Read Film COVER | Sebastian Stan Tells All: Becoming Donald Trump and Starring in 2024’s Most Controversial Movie By Andrew Wallenstein 3 weeks TV Menendez Family Slams Netflix’s ‘Monsters’ as ‘Grotesque’ and ‘Riddled With Mistruths’: ‘The Character Assassination of Erik and Lyke Is Repulsive… TV ‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Part 2 to Air on CBS After Paramount Network Debut TV 50 Cent Sets Diddy Abuse Allegations Docuseries at Netflix: ‘It’s a Complex Narrative Spanning Decades’ (EXCLUSIVE) Shopping ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Sets Digital and Blu-ray/DVD Release Dates Sign Up for Variety Newsletters By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.
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The Pioneer Woman star Ree Drummond is a huge fan of holiday food gifts. Christmas is when one can pull out all the stops for homemade treats made at home or come up with a simple gift that suits its intended recipient. From hot cocoa bombs to more elaborate treats, one can personalize these items, so no two are alike. If you’re on a budget, many items to create homemade treats can be bought in bulk, saving money.
Snacks From the 90s and 80s
2024-05-16
The '80s and '90s blessed us with so many beloved snacks and candy. It was an era when we wore cosmic Ring Pops and rainbow Smartie necklaces, and discovered the treasures hidden inside chocolate Wonder Balls.
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Although many of these have fallen out of fashion, they are nonetheless innovative in their designs.
Here are 17 snacks from that bygone time, many of which are sadly discontinued.
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