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Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Art review: Photos from punk scene, intricate paintings both reflect passage of time
The photography of Gary Green and paintings by Sara Crisp are on display at the Maine Jewish Museum in Portland.
Bedside table: A chilling classic
Book recommendations from readers.
The tale of Martha the sheep and the ugly sweater she inspired
In ‘Unraveling,’ Peggy Orenstein explores the lessons gleaned from learning to shear, make wool and knit. But her book is not just a yarn about yarn.
This year’s Oscar nominations featured a unicorn: Genuine surprise
When nominations for the 95th Academy Awards were announced Tuesday, most of the names called out had been handicapped for months. Few were shocked that such theatrical hits as “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Avatar: The Way of Water” and “Elvis” made the cut. Ditto Cate Blanchett’s ferocious lead performance in “Tár,” or Brendan Fraser’s heart-rending comeback […]
‘This Might Hurt’ furnishes estranged sisters, an evil dad, a cult-like leader, secrets and a remote Maine island
Stephanie Wrobel’s new thriller seems to have it all, but the book suffers from its constantly shifting, confusing timeline.
Indie Film: With ‘Chapman Speaks,’ Husson film students imagine an authoritarian cautionary tale
The team behind a politically savvy movie-in-progress is holding auditions at the Bangor university on Saturday.
‘A Thousand and One’ wins Sundance grand jury prize
Meanwhile, ‘Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project’ is awarded the top prize in the U.S. documentary category.
Jay Leno breaks bones in motorcycle wreck months after fire
Both accidents stem from his passion for working on vintage vehicles.
New York Public Library acquires Didion-Dunne archives
They were among the world’s most prominent literary couples.