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what are the best films to watch to better understand black lives and racism in America?

What are the Best Insightful Films About Black Lives?

Published by Abbie Martin Greenbaum

Right now, many people are looking for ways to be better allies to the black community. And that begins with an earnest attempt to understand the lived black experience in your nation. There are many ways to do so. One is by watching one or more of the masterful films about black lives and race in America. There are hundreds of them, and our resident cineaste Abbie Martin Greenbaum has curated a list of excellent films to start with. What movies are the best to watch to better understand black lives and the corrosive effects of racism? These are our picks of the best, most insightful films to watch right now to better understand, empathize and support the Black Lives Matter movement. Don’t miss this moment, dear reader.

How to watch the best new TV shows in Britain

How to Watch The Best Television Shows From The U.K.

Published by Abbie Martin Greenbaum

Summer vacation and trips to many popular international destinations are on hold right now, thanks to COVID-19. So armchair travel is the only way to go. And watching entertainment and TV shows that originate in our favorite nations is one way to feel connected. We’ve previously shared a list of great films set in Britain. Now, our ace correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has a TV guide. Take a virtual trip to Great Britain and binge-watch British TV with our guide on how to watch the best new television shows from the U.K. right now. Commence the popping of the popcorn!

the best films about food and fine dining

The Best Films about Food and Fine Dining

Published by Abbie Martin Greenbaum

Food and film have a lot in common. Like film and fashion, both are visual, imaginative art forms that play to the senses and are beloved by audiences everywhere. And so it makes total sense that – as with fine food and fine art – putting them together would make for the perfect experience! Hungry for a great movie about food, restaurants, chefs and culinary arts? Our correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has compiled a list of the best films about food and fine dining.