Written by a longtime family friend, the recounting of the exploits of one French family during the Occupation reflects much of how the country as a whole responded to the Nazi invasion and collusion.
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NEW ON THE SHELF: “The Forger,” John Travolta, Christopher Plummer. What might on the surface appear to be your average, run-of-the-mill heist flick is actually a rather moving tale of redemption, with ex-con Raymond (Travolta) desperate to spend time with his estranged son (Tye Sheridan, “Mud”), who’s been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Forced to […]
Movies: ‘Me and Earl and the Dying Girl’ gave director a fresh start
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon’s adaptation of the novel by Jesse Andrews won the Grand Jury Prize and audience award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
Book review: Paul Doiron’s crime-fighting warden is back in the game in ‘The Precipice’
The latest thriller in the series starring Maine Game Warden Mike Bowditch is a fast and satisfying read.
‘Ballers’ on HBO aims to be rare sports-themed series with winning game plan
Rock appeal makes it a better-than-even-money bet
‘Night Vision’ sheds light on the dark
Bowdoin exhibition examines artists’ fascination with working after hours.
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QUICK HIT: Havana photographs by Ann Tracy
The images, on view in Freeport, were made during visits to Cuba in 2013 and 2014.
Thomaston gallery to open with pair of painters on view
Shows by Roger Dale Brown and Vincent Giarrano going up at Haynes.