Tom Cruise pretty much launched his long career by dancing in his underwear during one memorable scene of “Risky Business.” And certainly MTV is full of videos of folks dancing in their underwear — or a Frederick’s of Hollywood version of underwear, anyway. But for average, solid, early-rising Mainers, what possible reason could there be […]
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Indie Film: Syrian woman’s faith and life filled with dramatic tension
‘The Light in Her Eyes’ screens at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday as part of the Portland Public Library’s free Summer Documentary Film Series.
What Ales You: Visit from relatives takes beer sampling to next level
This column was updated at 6 p.m. June 14 to correct the name of Bull Jagger’s Pilsner beer. I might have an obsession when I choose a restaurant based on the beers that might be available. My wife Nancy’s sister, Martha, was visiting from Florida and wanted to take us out to dinner. I suggested […]
The Works Bakery Cafe, Portland
How important is a consistently yummy breakfast? Important enough to create repeat business for The Works in Portland.
CD Review: Zach Jones goes old school R&B with a retro-yet-timeless sound
‘Things Were Better’ is an old-school R&B/soul record that sounds like a lost classic from the glory days of Motown.
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‘Hysteria’ aims high, but is most at home delivering giggles
It’s not a subtle movie, but not a particularly ribald one either.
Not-so-fresh ‘Madagascar 3’ still fun
The main thrust of this comedy is ‘How are you going to keep our heroes in a zoo after they’ve tasted the excitement of the circus?’
Hair mettle: ‘Rock of Ages’
The cast – especially Cruise – is endearingly game, but a pervasive mean-spiritedness finally sinks the glam-rock spoof ‘Rock of Ages.’