How ‘Wicked’ author Gregory Maguire’s own story helped him channel Elphaba’s
We visited Maguire at his home outside Boston to go back to where it all began — both for his own life and for his trip into the world of Oz.
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Watch: Basic Black on the Oscars, diversity and representation
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'It's an experience of duality': Jonathan Van Ness on being queer in Texas
The "Queer Eye" and "Getting Curious" star talks about LGBTQ+ rights and connecting with Rep. Ayanna Pressley about hair. -
‘CODA's' Oscar success is a big step forward for deaf representation in film. Can Hollywood build on it?
The movie, filmed in Gloucester, won three Oscars and two SAG Awards. -
Arthur turns 25: Timeless lessons from an ageless aardvark
Marc Brown said one of the things the program had been so good at was "remembering the dignity of childhood." -
Gloucester-set ‘CODA’ gets 3 Oscar nominations, makes history for deaf representation
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Jeopardy is 'inherently unbalanced' says 5-time champ
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Five-time 'Jeopardy!' champion: Bring back old rules or retire the show
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Basic Black: Holiday films and representation
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New short film explores Boston's role in long, dark history of scalping Indigenous people
'Bounty' premieres with virtual screenings at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Nov. 10.
