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Les Misérables' Victor Hugo: 10 quotes on his birthday
Some of our favorite quotes from Victor Hugo on his birthday.
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Golden Globes: 8 book adaptations that won
Book adaptations did very well at this year's Golden Globe awards – one of the US's most prestigious award ceremonies.
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2013 Oscar nominations: 15 films that came from the printed page
The list of Oscar nominations features 15 movies that got their start in the world of words, from Snow White to a Tolstoy classic.
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'Les Misérables': 15 memorable quotes
To mark the Dec. 25, 2012, opening of new 2012 movie new movie adaptation of "Les Misérables," directed by Tom Hooper, here are 15 memorable "Les Mis" quotes.
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Censored: 5 plays and novels banned around the globe
Censorship of the arts has a long history, from ancient Greece to present-day Thailand. Here is a list of five plays and novels banned, for a variety of reasons, in regions across the globe.
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Deals that changed history
A look back at three major pieces of historical federal legislation, started and finished by small groups of men intent on statesmanship.
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Latin America Monitor Sandinistas block Internet in Nicaragua's National Assembly
Nicaraguan lawmakers discovered this week that they can no longer surf the Web at work. Ruling Sandinistas say it's meant to prevent procrastination.
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Les Misérables' Victor Hugo: 10 quotes on his birthday
Some of our favorite quotes from Victor Hugo on his birthday.
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Chapter & Verse Oscar winners 2013 are dominated by literary adaptations
Among the biggest Oscar winners of 2013 were five movies that were adapted from books or articles, including 'Argo,' 'Life of Pi,' and 'Lincoln.'
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Golden Globes: 8 book adaptations that won
Book adaptations did very well at this year's Golden Globe awards – one of the US's most prestigious award ceremonies.
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Golden Globes: 'Argo' surprises, and so does the Jodie Foster speech
'Argo' won best motion picture at the Golden Globes, but wasn't even nominated for an Oscar. Jodie Foster gave an unusual speech that indicated she was gay and leaving Hollywood. But later, Jody Foster backtracked.
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2013 Oscar nominations: 15 films that came from the printed page
The list of Oscar nominations features 15 movies that got their start in the world of words, from Snow White to a Tolstoy classic.
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Oscar nominations: 'Lincoln' pulls down 12 nominations
Oscar nominations: 'Lincoln' got Oscar nominations for best picture, best director, best actor, and best-supporting actress and actor. Other Oscar nominations for best picture: 'Amour,' 'Argo,' 'Beasts of the Southern Wild,' 'Django Unchained,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Life of Pi,' 'Silver Linings Playbook,' and 'Zero Dark Thirty.'
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Culture Cafe 'Les Misérables': Why musical-haters will like it
'Les Misérables' has appealed to a lot of critics and has already racked up awards nominations, but it can also win over those who wouldn't be caught dead at a musical.
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Les Miserables reviews: What makes the movie different from the stage show?
Les Miserables reviews: British director Tom Hooper says the movie provides emotion via close ups. Les Miserables made its English language debut 27 years ago.
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'Les Misérables' features great acting as well as singing
'Les Misérables' stars Hugh Jackman in a piece of ideal casting.
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'Les Misérables': 15 memorable quotes
To mark the Dec. 25, 2012, opening of new 2012 movie new movie adaptation of "Les Misérables," directed by Tom Hooper, here are 15 memorable "Les Mis" quotes.
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Chapter & Verse 'Les Miserables': Is the story of Jean Valjean a model for newly released inmates today?
I should have tried to get Jean Valjean into a couple of local prisons.
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Culture Cafe 'Les Miserables' international trailer shows almost every cast member singing
The 'Les Miserables' new international trailer features vocals by stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Eddie Redmayne, Amanda Seyfried, and Samantha Barks.
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Chapter & Verse What should your teen read this summer? Just ask this flowchart
The website Teach.com offers a handy flowchart that lets users shift through 101 titles and find one to match their interests.
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Top picks: A video by Croatian cellists, Michelle Obama's new book, and more
Singer Melody Gardot embraces multiculturalism, noir writer Philip Kerr pens another winner with 'Prague Fatale,' and more top picks.
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Censored: 5 plays and novels banned around the globe
Censorship of the arts has a long history, from ancient Greece to present-day Thailand. Here is a list of five plays and novels banned, for a variety of reasons, in regions across the globe.
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Earthquake in Mexico: Powerful, destructive but not deadly (+video)
Earthquake in Mexico: The magnitude 7.4 quake was the biggest since 1986, when at least 10,000 died. But improved construction and where this earthquake hit, say officials, has left Mexico with limited damage, and no fatalities.
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The Monitor's View: 'Friends of Syria': Which good cause will bring unity for action?
At both the UN and at a "Friends of Syria" meeting in Tunisia, a consensus is steadily forming over which universal value can justify strong action on Syria.
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10 sequels based on a classic book
10 authors who wrote a novel based in another author's literary world.
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Sue Monk Kidd's 10 favorite books
Sue Monk Kidd, author of "The Secret Life of Bees," shares her favorite reads.
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2012 movies: 10 to look for
Hollywood's already looking ahead to the movies for this year -- here are 10 of the most anticipated
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Tom Hooper's 'Les Misérables' may star Hugh Jackman and Paul Bettany
Hugh Jackman and Paul Bettany could both star in the musical adaptation of ‘Les Miserables’ from director Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech). But will ‘The Wolverine’ affect Hugh Jackman’s schedule?
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The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris
How 19th-century America’s romance with Paris helped to change the course of US history.
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Top Picks: 'Unstoppable,' Bonnaroo, and the 'Les Misérables' anniversary concert
A cinematic take on a runaway train in the Tony Scott film 'Unstoppable,' a music festival called Bonnaroo, and the 'Les Misérables' 25th anniversary concert on PBS.
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