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Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Spy thriller ‘All the Old Knives’ is complicated, with an OK twist
Based purely on anecdotal evidence, the spy thriller “All the Old Knives” is going to be a talker. More specifically – if the three conversations I overheard on the way back to the subway from a recent screening are any indication – many of those conversations are going to begin with, “What the flip just […]
Art review: Take a tour of photographer Jona Frank’s childhood in ‘Model Home’
The immersive four-room installation is up at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art through June 5.
Maine author probes 1996 murders of hiking couple in ‘Trailed’
Kathryn Miles’ book, coming out in May, is about the unsolved murders in Shenandoah National Park of two women, including a Unity College student.
‘Young Mungo’ reinforces the genius of Douglas Stuart
The celebrated author of “Shuggie Bain” pens another winner, also set amidst tough times in Glasgow.
Accused shooter in Lady Gaga dog theft mistakenly freed
A ‘clerical error’ is cited in the release of James Howard Jackson, 19, who was facing an attempted murder charge.
Kevin Spacey asks judge to axe sex abuse suit
The Oscar-winning actor ‘flatly denies’ the allegations.
Joe Messina, Funk Brothers guitarist on Motown hits, dies at 93
Even as songs rose to the top of the charts, he and his colleagues went uncredited on the early albums and initially received no royalties for their contributions.
Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap
The academy also apologized for its handling of the situation and allowing Smith to stay and accept his best actor award for ‘King Richard.’
Press Play: Listen to ‘Wolves of My Want’ by Lady Lamb
The single was released on April 2.