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Religious films are fairly common and surprisingly popular, even today. And religion often influences the storyline of movies that are not overtly religious. For example, the 1993 Bill Murray movie, “Groundhog Day,” clearly has very strong Buddhist undertones. And the wildly popular 2009 film, “Avatar,” has Hindu teachings and symbols imbedded in its storyline and…

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The matriarch of the famous Baldwin family, Carol Baldwin, died at 92, and her son, Stephen Baldwin, said he would see her again, as he had the honor of baptizing her. According to her eldest son, Alec Baldwin, Carol Baldwin died in May in Syracuse, New York. In his post, the actor noted that his mother…

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When “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” first aired in 2003, the world was essentially a different place. Gay marriage wasn’t legal, the iPhone didn’t exist, and neither did social media. However, thousands of lives have changed thanks to Ellen DeGeneres and her platform. The show also collected over 60 Emmys during its runtime. In the two…

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On Sunday, actor Chris Pratt and wife Katherine Schwarzenegger announced the birth of their new daughter, Eloise Christina Schwarzenegger Pratt. The couple, who posted nearly-identical statements on social media, didn’t provide too many details, but the announcement was met with joy and congratulations from many. “We are so excited to announce the birth of our second…

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