Arts & Entertainment

Tucked across North Carolina among tall trees and beautiful landscapes are 19 giant wooden creatures that have propelled the state into a “Troll Hunting” hub. The trolls are the brainchild of Danish artist Thomas Dambo and made entirely of locally-sourced natural and reclaimed materials, such as twigs and discarded wine barrels and shipping pallets. Dambo describes his work as the “intersection of art, nature, storytelling, and recycling.” His trolls - standing anywhere fro

"Jaws," a movie so perfect it thrills audiences today as much as it did in 1975, turned 50 this summer. Anniversary celebrations across the country include your chance to experience "Jaws" on the big screen in IMAX, 4DX and other enhanced formats in select Regal theaters from Aug. 29 – Sept. 1 (Labor Day weekend). One of the mechanical sharks used in "Jaws" at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Among the viewing options for the "Jaws" re-release, the most advanced and thr

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For almost 50 years, the Center for Puppetry Arts — a small but mighty arts center in midtown Atlanta — has delighted the young and young at heart. The center claims it will make people rethink everything they know about puppets and puppeteers, and it does. Puppetry is simultaneously an ancient art found throughout the world and an art form that remains current and culturally relevant. Puppetry is a vehicle to facilitate laughter, education, and advocacy. It's also helped ad

If you love movies, then you probably love ALL the stories about them. Okay, movie fans, check out these documentaries highlighting some of the best stories about movie makers and movie culture. All of these documentaries are available on various free and subscription streaming services or YouTube. Links to trailers and/or the full documentaries are included in the descriptions. Everything is Copy–Nora Ephron: Scripted & Unscripted Directed by Jacob Bernstein and Nick Hooke,

Add the marshmallows to the cocoa, grab a fuzzy blanket and cozy up on the sofa–it's the final stretch for Christmas movie marathons! "Winter Break" programming on TNT and TBS, which began in November, continues to countdown during the last days of December. Tune in for movie favorites such as, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," "Deck the Halls," and "Arthur Christmas." And, on December 24 at 8 p.m., settle in for the grand finale – the hugely popular 24-hour marathon of "A C

She was a scandal. Pouty lips, rumors of wild unladylike behavior and, of course, all that money. Broadway torch singer Libby Holman married into the wealthy R.J. Reynolds family at the height of the Great Depression, but her story was anything but a dream come true. Tragedy, whispers and innuendo followed her throughout her life. Libby’s story is like a film noir screenplay. All the ingredients are there including wealth, passion, intrigue and, most importantly, a suspicious

When Halloween rolls around, fans of scary movies tune in to rewatch their favorites. We know them like the back of our hand, from who lives and dies to when the jump scares are coming. What we don't always know are the unique, notorious and even dubious stories surrounding these movies. Check out this mix of horror movie trivia from scary classics to new fan favorites that are as delicious as Halloween candy. Barrymore Breaks the Rules Drew Barrymore revealed some tasty insi

In my family, we’re movie people. Love movies – all kinds. We love them on the big screen, the home screen and the independent screen. If you enjoy movies, then you know there is nothing like sitting in a dark theater, popcorn in hand and going on a collective journey with fellow movie-goers. Movies are funnier, scarier and more heart-breaking when watched in a shared experience. In a theater, you can’t pause the film to check the pot roast or take out the trash. Your attenti

I just thought Barbie was a fun toy. A pretty doll with cute clothes. A vehicle for my imagination. Feminist icon? No. Future political lighting rod? No, neither of those things. I was only 6 years old. My little-girl self was only concerned with Barbie’s adventures. “Where will she go in her purple Dream Vette today?” was my first thought on Saturday mornings. I built elaborate worlds for Barbie and her friends using my books and other toys. I spent hours scooting across the