The Motion Picture Academy found itself on the defensive last year when white actors earned all 20 of the nominations in the lead and supporting categories.
Arts & Entertainment
Television: ‘Mozart in the Jungle’s’ Gael Garcia Bernal mines comedy and drama in the classical world
The actor in the Amazon series plays a character loosely based on real-life conductor Gustavo Dudamel.
Book Review: Truth and consequences in The County
Eastport author Sarah Graves brings back Boston homicide cop-turned-deputy sheriff Lizzie Snow for a twisty, turny thriller set in northern Maine.
Art Review: Bates Museum of Art awash in Jeffrey Becton’s unique photo works
The ocean intrudes from unlikely places in his large images of old coastal houses, on view in Lewiston through March 26.
Book Review: “Crippled America: How to Make America Great Again.”
Things in Donald Trump’s new book you probably won’t hear at a rally.
Rare Shakespeare tome coming to Portland in March
The public library will host a month-long display of the book, published in 1623.
Dine Out Maine: 76 Pleasant Street in Norway
A five star meal is thoroughly unexpected, entirely delicious and absolutely unforgettable.
Best Sellers
Top sellers from Nonesuch Books and Cards in South Portland
Signings, etc.: Bob Crowley in Kittery
The winner of season 17 of “Survivor” will speak about his time on the reality TV show and his book at the Community Center on Wednesday.
Quick Hit: Mad Horse opens comedy
“Trevor” begins Thursday and continues through Jan. 31 in South Portland.