It proves, again, that George Lucas’ cosmic amalgamation of Flash Gordon and Akira Kurosawa isn’t so easily refabricated.
Leslie Bridgers
Columnist
Leslie Bridgers is a columnist for the Portland Press Herald, writing about Maine culture, customs and the things we notice and wonder about in our everyday lives. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left. She joined the Portland Press Herald in 2011 as a reporter and spent seven years as the paper’s features editor, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and food.
Society Notebook: Victoria Mansion gala celebrates house’s history
Rooms are decorated with a Ghosts of Christmas Past theme.
Royale Lunch Bar will return from break with new fried chicken focus
Despite its name, the Old Port restaurant plans to add daily dinner service.
Review: ‘Victorian Nutcracker’ puts local twist on holiday classic
The Portland Ballet production moves from Merrill to the Westbrook Performing Arts Center.
Indie Film: Giggle all the way through this movie mockery showcase
Members of the Portland Comedy Co-op will make fun of ‘Jingle All the Way’ in front of an audience at Empire.
Movie review: ‘Bombshell’ a messy but fascinating depiction of sexual harassment
The movie about harassment at Fox News shows the complexities of navigating the post-#MeToo landscape.
Movie review: ‘Richard Jewell’ takes Eastwood’s libertarian ethos to questionable ends
Clint Eastwood’s take on the 1996 Olympic village bombing is a puzzling version of the story.
Bar Guide: Sip through the tasting menu at Grippy Tannins wine shop
The store and lounge on Middle Street in Portland has an ever-changing menu of half and full glasses, as well as snacks.
Deep Water: ‘Entropy,’ by Jonathan Aldrich
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Society Notebook: Festival of Trees kicks off holiday season in Saco
The Dyer Library/Saco Museum display stays up through Dec. 29.