The collection, a finalist for the National Book Award for translated literature, is spectacular and strange.
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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.
Fact-based abortion-rights drama ‘Call Jane’ doesn’t quite ring true
Topicality is baked into the film “Call Jane,” director Phyllis Nagy’s historical drama about a pre-Roe v. Wade network of underground abortion providers in late-1960s Chicago. But for this undercooked endeavor, such relevance is more of a burden than a boon. The real-life inspiration for this fictionalized tale – the Jane Collective, a women-run network […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
The stories we tell about mental illness – others’ and our own
How does a diagnosis shape self-understanding and identity?