Wertmueller’s series of hit films began in 1972 with the ‘Seduction of Mimi.’
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
With the movie ‘Encounter,’ you’ll come for the alien thriller, but stay for Riz Ahmed’s performance
“Encounter” opens with a shot of a bright celestial object streaking across the night sky, followed by ickily close-up footage of insects, particularly the mosquito – or, it is suggested, some mosquito-like E.T. – that pierces the skin with its proboscis and deposits something nasty into the bloodstream. To wit: that something is a nonterrestrial […]
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Jussie Smollett awaits verdict as jurors consider case alleging false police report
The former ‘Empire’ actor’s jury deliberated for about two hours Wednesday after hearing closing arguments.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘Jeopardy!’ stays with hosts Jennings, Bialik for the season
Longtime host Alex Trebek died of cancer in November 2020.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Giant Christmas tree outside Fox News headquarters set afire
Police say a homeless man was arrested on charges including criminal mischief, arson and trespassing.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Publisher scraps plans to release book by Chris Cuomo
A planned book by Chris Cuomo has been canceled as fallout continues for the former CNN host who had privately helped his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, respond to sexual harassment allegations
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
U.S. Supreme Court will hear a Maine case that could have an impact on school choice nationwide
At issue is a state program providing tax money to allow students in towns without public schools to attend private — but not religious — schools.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Nation & World
California’s governor writes children’s book about dyslexia
Democrat Gavin Newsom’s ‘Ben & Emma’s Big Hit’ was released Tuesday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Drake withdraws 2 Grammy nominations from final ballot
He was nominated for best rap album and best rap performance.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Foundation increases gift to Maine arts center by $1 million
The Crewe Foundation’s $5 million gift earlier this year was the largest in its history.