A movie like “Book Club: The Next Chapter” might as well be reverse-engineered to plunge a self-respecting critic into an existential crisis. As art, this sequel to the surprise 2018 hit – a giggly, feather-light mom-com starring Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton and Mary Steenburgen – is borderline indefensible. Directed by Bill Holderman from […]
Leslie Bridgers
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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.
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Deep Water: ‘This Acreage Her Lineage,’ by Nancy Romines Walters
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Art review: Vibrant colors illuminate Rockland galleries
Brighten up your life by seeing these shows at Dowling Walsh and Caldbeck galleries.
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Society Notebook: Breast cancer survivors light up the runway
New England Breast Cancer Alliance held Runway for Hope on April 29 at the Elks Lodge in Portland.
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Concert review: Natalie Merchant saturates Merrill with the rich songs of her solo career
The Portland venue served the complex arrangements well.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Local & State
Theater review: Competitive dancers also face challenges of growing up
‘Dance Nation’ is playing at Mad Horse Theatre through Sunday.
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Indie Film: Maine Mayhem student film fest selling fast
A particularly strong crop of films by Southern Maine Community College students premieres Thursday at the Nickelodeon.
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Society Notebook: Animal-shaped benches get support of their own
TempoArt’s Catalyst fundraiser will go toward the nonprofit’s latest public art installation in Portland.
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ trilogy ends with whimper, not bang
The origin story of Rocket Raccoon is a bittersweet and smothered in special-effects sauce.
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Art review: Diversity of contemporary art scene demonstrated by 3 shows
They’re up for the next few weeks at Grant Wahlquist and Zero Station galleries in Portland and George Marshall Store Gallery in York.