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Published
July 30, 2023

Commentary: ‘Oppenheimer’ has reopened debate in the U.S. In Japan, it’s more complex

The blockbuster biopic has renewed contention on the rights and wrongs of dropping the bomb. It could lead to a more useful discussion in Japan – assuming it’s ever released there.
Published
July 20, 2023

Commentary: Barbie is more than a longtime feminist flashpoint

Together, in the 1960s and ’70s, we weathered the societal upheavals that roiled women’s lives.
Published
June 12, 2023

Mainer solves mystery over silent film’s lighthouse

A lighthouse expert discovered that "Out Yonder" producers in 1919 built a temporary lighthouse on the Hudson River in New Jersey.
Published
May 22, 2023

In Cannes, standing ovations stretch on and on — but they’re designed to

The Cannes Film Festival is on, which means stopwatches are out.
Published
March 19, 2023

If you loved ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once,’ try these novels

The multiverse has captivated writers for generations. Two novelists talk about some of their favorites in this genre.

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Published
February 27, 2023

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ dominates at SAG Awards

The clearest result of the SAG Awards was the overwhelming success of Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert's madcap multiverse tale.
Published
February 12, 2023

‘Knock at the Cabin’ is the politest home-invasion thriller you’ll ever see

Dave Bautista stars in M. Night Shyamalan's provocative horror film about mild-mannered intruders spouting apocalyptic prophecy.
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.