‘The Last Season on Earth’ is on display at the college’s Institute of Contemporary Art.
Review
In the gripping ‘My Father’s House,’ a priest takes on the Nazis
Joseph O’Connor’s novel is based on the true story of a group in Vatican City whose daring exploits during World War II saved lives and changed outcomes.
A whale veterinary scientist describes the plight of whales in unsparing detail
In ‘We are All Whalers,’ scientist Michael J. Moore lays the blame on all of us.
In ’80 for Brady,’ these golden girls just wanna have fun
A serviceable mash-up of sitcom and sports flick, “80 for Brady” should please fans of Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, Sally Field and/or Tom Brady. Everybody else might want to call a timeout. The movie is almost entirely fiction, but its central characters were inspired by a group of Boston-area women of a certain […]
‘Plane’ is cinematic junk food, but oh, so tasty
Like a serving of extreme junk food – say, a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos-crusted fried chicken sandwich – the movie “Plane” is better than it looks. That’s not to say it’s a great film, or even a good one, but this action thriller, set on a remote jungle island swarming with Filipino separatists who have taken […]
Theater review: In ‘Sweet Goats,’ a baker holds onto Cuban roots while making a home in Maine
Portland Stage commissioned the new play by Richard Blanco and Vanessa Garcia.
Concert review: Program change doesn’t detract from Portland Symphony’s ‘Rite of Spring’
Violinist Jennifer Frautschi took the place of guitarist Pepe Romero who had to cancel because of a health issue.
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.
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 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.