movies

Published
January 23, 2023

Oscar nod expected for Maine native’s work on ‘Avatar’ sequel

Eric Saindon, originally from Gorham, was the senior visual effects supervisor on the blockbuster film and is considered a favorite for his third Oscar nomination.
Published
January 21, 2023

Commentary: Are charges excessive for Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting?

He doesn’t deserve special treatment because he’s a famous actor. But he also shouldn’t be charged in a misguided pursuit of ‘justice.’
Published
October 11, 2022

‘Murder, She Wrote’ actress Angela Lansbury dies at 96

Her stardom came in middle age when she became the hit of the New York theater, but her widest fame began in 1984 when she launched 'Murder, She Wrote' on CBS.
Published
August 16, 2022

Wolfgang Petersen, blockbuster filmmaker of ‘Das Boot,’ dies

His breakthrough feature about life aboard a German U-boat was hailed as an anti-war masterpiece and nominated for six Oscars.
Published
August 7, 2022

Vegan Kitchen: More plant-based foods partner with pop culture icons

Younger generations are more interested in vegan foods, and marketing professionals have taken notice.
Published
July 22, 2022

How much would Marvel’s Infinity Stones be worth in real life? Now we know.

In our universe, it turns out you can measure the Stones' value.
Published
May 29, 2022

Michael Jackson and Bob Fosse owe their moves to a man named Bubbles

John W. Bubbles was the father of rhythm tap, but the dancer is little known. A new biography explores his life and contribution to the arts.
Published
April 24, 2022

In the new Wakanda cookbook, Black Panther food lore comes to life

The author created a story-within-a-story for a cookbook set in the fictional nation.
Published
April 17, 2022

Maine chef makes many Mallomars and recalls her days at Pure Food and Wine

The restaurant's tumultuous trajectory is detailed in the new Netflix series 'Bad Vegan.'
Published
January 12, 2022

Leonard Pitts: Black Americans shared Sidney Poitier with the world, but he was all ours

The groundbreaking actor, who died last week, embodied Blackness with an unyielding insistence upon his own – and therefore, upon our – dignity and worth.