It’s no surprise that “It’s a Wonderful Life” seems to be resonating with a lot of folks these days. George Bailey and his friends are everyday working stiffs trying give their families a decent lifestyle while fending off the greedy Mr. Potter, a wealthy banker who not only wants to own the entire town, he […]
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Snowlion Repertory presents ‘The Christmas Bride’
The musical about a young woman asserting her choice of suitor continues through Wednesday at Lucid Stage.
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Making Noise: Jacob Augustine is mad as hell and singing all about it
The thought-provoking wordsmith recently released two full-length CDs, ‘The Original Love’ and ‘Frontier.’
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Bar Guide: Friendly Duffy’s has that ‘Cheers’ vibe going on
Part of Duffy’s claim to fame its affordability.
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CD Review: First bout only goes six rounds, but Welterweight still connects
Backwoods Maine native Doug Cowan brings a heartfelt urgency to six good to great alt-country tunes.
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DVD Releases
NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY “FRIGHT NIGHT,” starring Colin Farrell and Anton Yelchin. A surprisingly agreeable remake of the 1985 cult fave in which a teen (Yelchin) teams with his nerdy best friend (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) and a willing if inept magician (David Tennant) to vanquish their possibly-a-vampire next door neighbor (Farrell). It doesn’t exactly improve […]
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Indie Film: Dramatic true story told in provocative film
‘Better This World’ focuses on a single event which, as its story unfolds, becomes more and more layered.
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Bull Moose Top 10
Top 10 for Portland store Dec. 5-11: 1. The Black Keys, “El Camino” 2. “The Hangover Part 2” (DVD) 3. Amy Winehouse, “Lioness: Hidden Treasures” 4. “Cowboys and Aliens” (DVD) 5. She and Him, “A Very She and Him Christmas” 6. Adele, “21” 7. Michael Buble, “Christmas” 8. The Roots, “Undun” 9. “The Help” (DVD) […]
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What Ales You: Bangor pub tries brewing, gets off to a strong start
Geaghan’s, which opened in 1975, just started serving beer brewed on-site this month.