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Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “Civil War,” the A24 action-thriller about a violently divided United States, isn’t offering up much in the way of escapism. Though it takes place in the dystopian future, it not-so-subtly feeds into the blue-state/red-state rift that’s sure to widen as the race for the White House heats up. That strategy is prominent in the movie’s patriotic-tinged marketing materials, which include a blood-soaked trailer featuring a missile that blows up the Lincoln Memorial, a poster of soldiers sandbagging the Statue of Liberty’s flame and references to successionist forces of California and Texas.

J. Kim Murphy There goes the neighborhood! A24‘s new trailer for “Civil War” has been unleashed, giving viewers a new look at the domestic carnage in store for the original action film. The footage kicks off with an address from the President, played by Nick Offerman, who calls citizens to arms against “the Florida alliance and the Western forces of Texas and California” for their secession from the United States.

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic It’s not easy to upstage Martin Luther King Jr., but that’s exactly what leading man Colman Domingo does in “Rustin,” a movie named for the civil rights pioneer who gave King the platform to speak his most famous four words: “I have a dream.” That day, Aug. 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the man standing just over King’s right shoulder — quite literally, his right-hand man — was one Bayard Rustin.

Michelle Obama took to Instagram to commemorate a pivotal moment in history and emphasize the importance of upholding the legacy of those who fought for civil rights and equality. On the sixtieth anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Mrs. Obama’s message resonates as a poignant reminder of the strides made in the struggle for justice and the responsibility to carry that progress forward.In her Instagram post, Michelle Obama reflected on the historic gathering at the Lincoln Memorial, where an estimated 250,000 individuals from diverse racial and social backgrounds assembled to advocate for civil rights.

Walk around or near the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and chances are you will see the name David Rubenstein.

Bret Baier will interview former President Donald Trump for Fox News’ Special Report on June 19.

The first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine will be recognized in Washington, D.C. on Saturday with an afternoon rally at the Lincoln Memorial.

A federal judge has granted summary judgment to ABC, CBS, The New York Times, Gannett and Rolling Stone, rejecting libel claims by former high school student Nick Sandmann over an incident at the Lincoln Memorial that went viral in 2019.

This year’s A Capitol Fourth, the annual televised Independence Day concert, will feature a celebration of West Side Story‘s 65th anniversary, headlined by Chita Rivera, and a centennial salute to the Lincoln Memorial.

The National Memorial Day Concert will return as a live presentation on May 29, with plans including a tribute to General Colin Powell and commemorations of Gold Star families and to those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.

There’s nothing like on-screen text over a crystal-clear establishing shot to tell you exactly how stupid a filmmaker thinks their audience is. Sometimes it’s the big, bold “PARIS, FRANCE” chyron over an aerial shot of the Eiffel Tower; sometimes we get a widescreen image of the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Capital building with a helpful “WASHINGTON, D.C.” In “Morbius,” our title character is explaining to his best friend that an experimental procedure has to be performed in international waters, after which director Daniel Espinoza cuts to a giant shipping boat, in the middle of the ocean, with the words “INTERNATIONAL WATERS, EASTERN SEABOARD” plastered on the bottom of the screen.

An LGBTQ-friendly guide to visiting Washington, DC  Our nation’s capital is best known among tourists for its abundance of American history. With world-famous museums and sites like the Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and, of course, the White House, DC isn’t exactly a hidden tourist gem.

Britney Spears has officially been granted her request to hire her own private attorney. It’s a major win for Spears and could be the light at the end of the tunnel for the singer.

Kamala Harris might be incredibly busy as Vice President of the United States, but she is still carving time out to exercise.

Dave Grohl is addressing the results of taking a political stance in a new interview.

Dave Grohl has remembered getting “beaten by police and rednecks” at anti-Ronald Reagan rally in the 1980s.Grohl and Foo Fighters played ‘Times Like These’ at Joe Biden‘s presidential inauguration party earlier this month.In a new interview with the Independent, Grohl recalled attending the ‘Rock Against Reagan’ concert, with the likes of Dead Kennedys and Bad Brains performing.Grohl remembered the concert, which took place “right on the mall, in front of the Lincoln Memorial, a quarter of a

After helping President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail in 2020, John Legend was happy to perform for them during the TV special, “Celebrating America”, which aired on Wednesday, Inauguration Day.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail in 2020, John Legend was happy to perform for them during the TV special,, which aired on Wednesday, Inauguration Day.Legend performed seated at a piano at the foot of the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, and belted out a flawless cover of the soulful Nina Simone classic «Feeling Good.»The notably optimistic song choice seemed to reflect the beaming Legend's mood following the swearing in of Biden and Harris earlier in the

joined the “Celebrating America” inauguration concert in front of the Lincoln Memorial, ditching her purple outfit for an all-black ensemble to introduce singer John Legend. The new VP, 56, wore a black blazer with silky lapels over a sequined cocktail dress by Sergio Hudson, Harper’s Bazaar reported.“We want to be uplifted right now,” the 36-year-old designer, who is based in Los Angeles, told Harper’s.

Tom Hanks is leading the nation with a powerful reflection on the importance of unity and our democracy. The 64-year-old actor hosted President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' Inauguration Day TV special, , and brought his trademark gravitas and comforting oration to the grand occasion.«I'm at the Lincoln Memorial, on the National Mall, in our nation's secured capital city,» a stoic Hanks shared from the steps of the iconic landmark. «The last few weeks, last few years, we've

Chrissy Teigen is seeing the world in a whole new light. The model and TV personality took to Twitter to share a family snapshot from the National Mall following the inauguration of President Joe Biden.Teigen posted a photo of herself standing next to husband John Legend at the top of the stairs in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

Joe Biden arrived in Washington, D.C. the day before his inauguration and trekked to the Lincoln Memorial, where he presided over a solemn ceremony to mark the tragedy of Covid-19.

Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris attended a memorial service honoring the 400,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19 at the Lincoln Memorial on Tuesday.The ceremony, hosted by the Presidential Inaugural Committee, featured 400 lights turned on around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. «To heal, we must remember. It's hard, sometimes, to remember.

In any other inauguration week in Washington, D.C., the city would be filling up with people in a festive atmosphere. Celebrities would be flying in, some in private jets, to take the stage at for a pre-swearing in concert at the Lincoln Memorial. Cher recalled that when she attended in 2009, “People, strangers I didn’t know were running around Georgetown hugging and kissing, and they were so thrilled because we were doing into a new direction.”

Joe Biden’s plans for his inauguration include a memorial to remember victims of Covid-19, including a lighting around the reflecting pool on the east side of the Lincoln Memorial.

Capping a week of protests and outrage over the police shooting of a Black man in Wisconsin, civil rights advocates began highlighting the scourge of police and vigilante violence against Black Americans at a commemoration of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. An estimated thousands have gathered Friday near the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where the Rev.

By Ted Johnson

By Ted Johnson

By Ted Johnson

By Ted Johnson