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Geographically, Finland is the eighth largest country in the European Union. With a land area of 117,344 square miles (or 303,920 square kilometers), its bigger than Italy, Austria or Greece, to name a few. " " Finland, along with Denmark, Norway and Sweden, consistently wins the prize for the general happiness and well-being of its citizens. But why is this ridiculously happy country typically left off the list of Scandinavian countries? PublicDomainPictures (CC0 1.0) Geographically, Fin...

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BBC Opens Huge Shakespeare Archive to Schools and Universities BBC Opens Huge Shakespeare Archive to Schools and Universities Posted on The BBC has opened up its Shakespeare Archive to UK schools and universities so that students and scholars have access to an essential piece of British cultural heritage. This is part of the BBCs brief to educate and inform. The BBC material dates from the 1950s to now, it includes the first British televised adaptations of Othello and John Gielgud, L...

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of...

Why moving on from the Republicans Big Lie isnt an option Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) thinks its time to "move on" from his partys Big Lie. If only it were that simple. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas listens as during a House Budget Committee on Capitol Hill on March 12, 2019.Susan Walsh / AP file May 17, 2021, 2:28 PM UTC BySteve Benen Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) sat down with NBC News Chuck Todd to talk about the state of his party and his perspective on what led to Rep. Liz Cheneys (R-Wyo.) oust...

Teaching an old dog new tricks can be a tricky prospect, especially if the old dog is a female stand-up comic who’s forced to find a new “voice.” That’s the juicy premise for HBO Max’s comedy, “Hacks,” starring Jean Smart as the mouthy comedienne who is required to adapt to a millennial writer who thinks she is as funny as her boss. Smart, who’s known for her colorful characters in shows like “Watchmen,” “24” and “Fargo,” enj...

A take on zombies from an action-loving director, an unconventional comic book adaptation, and a curious new sci-fi series are just a few of the movies and TV shows hitting streaming this week Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES The Dry,” Eric Bana returns to his native country for a taut, tense thriller set against the parched landscape of drought-st...

Film Review: ‘Wrath of Man’: Guy Ritchie Film Gets Lost in Translation What makes a Guy Ritchie movie unique? They tend to star world-class cinematic butt-kicker Jason Statham. Ritchie and Statham’s extended collaboration kicked off in 1998 with “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels,” followed by “Snatch” and “Revolver.” What else is unique? They tend to be about the seedy, seamy, low-class, British crime underworld. And they’re very funny. It’s a brutally hilarious genre; ...

New this week: Chrissie Hynde, loads of zombies & M.O.D.O.K This combination of photos shows cover art for "Sour" by Olivia Rodrigo, from left, "Standing in the Doorway" by Chrissie Hynde and "Body Language" by Blake Shelton. (Geffen Records/BMG/Warner Music Nashville via AP) May 17, 2021 - 9:41 AM Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this wee...

You may recognize Busy Philipps, Sara Bareilles and Renee Elise Goldsberry, here's where you've seen the Girls5eva cast.