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Even diehard fans are experiencing superhero exhaustion. But it’s not impossible to do something original.

Learn to whip up some of the most popular cocktails — from classic mojitos to white chocolate and coconut martinis.

Legendary cartoonist John Groth’s pictorial map captures LA’s film factories in their Golden Age.

A new study shows that the top rap songs in the U.S. are making increasingly frequent references to depression and suicidal thoughts.

Think you can solve it? One mathematician has already offered about $1,000 and a bottle of champagne to whoever cracks it first.

From novels to movies and beyond, this 11-course bundle will jumpstart your writing career.

Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti get stuck in an infinite wedding time loop.

Join multiple Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Judith Light live on Big Think at 2 pm ET on Monday.

Europe is divided on whether films should have subtitles or different audio tracks.

In “Douglas,” the Australian comedian opens up about her autism diagnosis.

The 57-year-old is teaming up with NASA and SpaceX for the film project, which is to be set aboard the International Space Station.

Our live stream with Harvard literature professor Lisa New begins at 1 pm ET today.

Here’s a simple method for finding out whether those shouts are good-natured or not.

Juggling conscious experience with the machinations of the mind can create the ultimate audience experience.

The use of words related to negative emotions has increased by more than one third.

The tech billionaire Elon Musk releases a song where he performs himself.

The actor’s greatest heroes exhibited humility in their actions, a view he tries to emulate.

It doesn’t matter where you’re from — music is an emotional powerhouse.

Film critic A.O. Scott on how to be more constructive in your criticisms.

There are several levels of comedy plagiarism, says Paul F. Tompkins.

Spoiler: Microbiomes in space!

Hierarchies of taste exist in our society, but their roots often reflect more than just the quality of work.

Parenting is often a compromise between you and your spouse. However, it’s that very melding of styles that makes you both greater than the sum of your individual parts.

These films offer viewers a glimpse into the world as it is could be.

Laughing is so contagious that we often forget how subjective humor is.

“You get to this age, you realize that there are people who will not like what you do no matter what you do,” says Booker Prize-winner Salman Rushdie.

The internet has given us the opportunity to stay informed better than ever. It’s also given us the ability to misinform ourselves — delude ourselves — beyond belief.

When it comes to making others laugh, you have to help them observe an absurd fact of life with you.

Popularity is slippery, and shouldn’t be confused with quality, says critic A.O. Scott.

Here’s how a pear-sized tumor on Jeannie Gaffigan’s brain stem became an unexpected comedy gold mine.