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‘East of Eden’ Review: Zoe Kazan’s Magnificent Netflix Epic Will Knock You Over

A smart, gorgeous, and richly provocative adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel follows an American family across generations, with extra attention paid to the brutal and remarkable woman who sends them reeling: Cathy Ames (Florence Pugh).

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Winnipeg Book Festival starts a new chapter

Once known as Thin Air, the 2026 Winnipeg Book Festival marks a new chapter heading into its 29th year celebrating fiction, non-fiction and poetry with a new name, new staff […]

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