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Learning how to write screenplays, operate cameras or edit scenes is only the beginning for many aspiring filmmakers.

Summer vacations are always a blast, but this year’s video game lineup proves that there are also plenty of adventures awaiting at home.
From exploring Paris and tending to a magical bakery to restoring idyllic farming villages and fighting predatory salmon, this summer’s releases offer charm, nostalgia and action.

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“Hadestown: The Musical” takes viewers “way down” to a raw and riveting theatrical experience.
The live stage recording captures the essence of theater and makes the audience feel like part of the production through unique cinematography and compelling performances.

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At the end of a grave-lined dusky walk, Suki Waterhouse welcomed fans into her Loveland with an enchanting performance.

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When summer means beach days, road trips or escaping another California heat wave, the best dishes know how to keep their cool.

This post was updated July 26 at 5:25 p.m.
It is often said that the secret to the famous New York City bagel is in the water, but at Jyan Isaac Bread in Santa Monica, it’s the expertise baked into every loaf.

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A man. A thought. A war. In a time of apparent magic, “The Odyssey” proves the ancient tale is still worth retelling.