Film
What Disney Theme Parks Tell Us About Ourselves
An American History Museum exhibition looks at how the resorts have changed over time to reflect a broader image of what it means to be American
Did the 'Barbie' Movie Cause a Pink Paint Shortage?
The film recreates the famous doll's brightly colored world—with the help of one specific shade of pink
Meet the Inhabitants of the Mythic World of Drexciya
Artist Ayana V. Jackson creates an undersea realm honoring those who jumped or were thrown overboard during the trans-Atlantic slave trade
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2023
From an ultramarathon capital in the Rockies to a laid-back village in the Florida Keys, these vibrant towns are calling your name
You Can Now Buy Princess Leia's White Gown From 'Star Wars'
Carrie Fisher wore the garment while filming the final scene of "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope"
The Return of Mermaidcore
For a century, a collective love of tails and fins has helped women transgress on land and sea
Someone Stole Dorothy's Ruby Slippers in 2005. Now, a Minnesota Man Has Been Charged
While the "Wizard of Oz" shoes were recovered several years ago, authorities hadn't previously named any suspects
A Brief History of Long Movies
At the Cannes Film Festival this weekend, "Killers of the Flower Moon" will become the latest movie to ask just how much time we ought to give it
How a Rhinestone Cowboy From Ukraine Left His Mark on the Music World
Making his famous “Nudie suits,” tailor to the stars Nudie Cohn lived and breathed the bedazzled American dream
A New Neil Armstrong Film Makes One Giant Leap for Kindness
Smithsonian podcasts deliver doses of optimism this month, featuring Bill Nye and a story of a warm welcome from the astronaut’s family
Why Actress Sarah Bernhardt Was the First Modern Celebrity
An exhibition in Paris revisits the life of the 19th-century thespian, who used the press to promote herself and eagerly capitalized on her fame
What Is Afrofuturism?
A new exhibition defines how artistry and activism over decades gave rise to the idea and promise of a future that could advance Black life
'Star Trek' Fans Can Now Virtually Tour Every Starship Enterprise Bridge
An interactive web portal explores the vessel's evolution over nearly six decades
How Judy Blume Redefined Girlhood
The first movie adaptation of "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret" arrives in theaters today
Hollywood's First Professional Stuntwoman Jumped From Planes and Swung Onto Trains
Dubbed "the most daring actress in pictures," Helen Gibson rose to fame in the 1910s
Who Was the Real Pope's Exorcist?
A new film dramatizes the story of Father Gabriele Amorth, the chief exorcist of the Diocese of Rome
After 25 Years, Netflix Ends DVD Rentals
As users move to online streaming, the company will mail its last disc in September
London Museum Celebrates the Diva—From Marilyn Monroe to Lizzo
An upcoming exhibition will explore how the label has been applied to performers throughout history
'Moana' Will Set Sail Again in Disney's Live-Action Remake
Dwayne Johnson will co-produce the film—and reprise his role as the demigod Maui
'The Little Mermaid' Has Been Subverting Expectations for Decades
The 1989 Disney movie musical may have saved the Disney corporation, but it also sent important messages about identity to its young audiences
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