Arts Review
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PublishedOctober 30, 2022
Book review: In small town Maine, a lobsterman has big ambitions and few scruples
Echoes of 'The Great Gatsby' resound in 'The Midcoast,' Adam White's debut novel.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2022
Samanta Schweblin’s ‘Seven Empty Houses’ will keep readers guessing
The collection, a finalist for the National Book Award for translated literature, is spectacular and strange.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2022
Movie review: ‘Armageddon Time’ a nuanced exploration of race and class privilege
Time, place and character are embodied with a stunning physicality (and emotional potency), especially by actors Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2022
Fact-based abortion-rights drama ‘Call Jane’ doesn’t quite ring true
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PublishedOctober 24, 2022
Classical review: Playing Violins of Hope, Portland Symphony gives stirring performance
The orchestra will repeat the performance, which features string instruments owned by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, Tuesday at Merrill Auditorium.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2022
Elsie who? At one time, millions read Elsie Robinson’s columns
'Listen, World!' illuminates the life and work of a pioneering journalist who overcame many hurdles to become the most popular columnist of her time.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2022
Art review: Similar techniques link shows from 2 artists – 1 emerging, 1 established
Maine painter Tessa Greene O'Brien is showing her work at Buoy in Kittery, while new Portland gallery Dunes displays the paintings of young New York-based artist Jamie Chan.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2022
A new book about Stephen King promises a lot – and it delivers
In 'Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influences,' Bev Vincent is at once curious, thorough, scholarly and lively.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2022
‘Ticket to Paradise’: Plot of Bali-set rom-com is skimpy as a bikini
Though lacking in the script department, this cinematic wonderland delivers on one promise: escape, to a place of such natural beauty that the characters are forced to take stock of the important things in life.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2022
Art review: Ryan Adams wants you to read between the shapes
The Maine artist known for his geometric murals applies his signature style to smaller-scale works at new Portland gallery Notch8.
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