From an animated short about a social media-addicted pig to a Blue Hill-based horror film, there’s lots to see in Waterville.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Jon Landau, Oscar-winning ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar’ producer, dies at 63
Landau’s partnership with director James Cameron led to three Oscar nominations and a best picture win for 1997’s ‘Titanic.’
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‘Despicable Me 4’ debuts with $122.6 million as boom times return to box office
Though overall ticket sales were down more than 40% from levels prior to the pandemic, heading into the summer moviegoing season, theaters have lately seen a succession of hits.
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Gripped by a mysterious illness, a Mainer finds an unexpected kindred soul
In ‘American Breakdown,’ writer Jennifer Lunden spins twin tales of how the medical establishment dismissed her illness, and, some 100 years earlier, that of Alice James, the sister of Henry James.
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More summer art shows to see – out west, up the coast and close to home
Make an old Victorian house in Norway, two galleries in Rockland and a South Portland frame shop your July art destinations.
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Waterville film festival at center of Maine’s cinematic universe
Highlights of this year’s Maine International Film Festival, starting Friday, are Dutch director Jos Stelling and the premiere of ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine.’
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Shedding light on the dark side of Jamie Wyeth and his artwork
The artist’s fascination with the less idyllic aspects of Maine island life is reflected in a new exhibition that explores the unsettled mood in many of his paintings.
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Jared Golden seeks to honor actor James Earl Jones
Congressional Gold Medal eyed for actor who provided the voice of Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” movies.
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With Taylor Swift heading to Germany, one city has taken her name – at least for a few weeks
In honor of the singer, the city has renamed itself ‘Swiftkirchen’ – at least temporarily.
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Ann Wilson announces cancer diagnosis, postpones Heart tour
Ann Wilson says she’s recovering well after having a growth removed, but will undergo chemotherapy.