For a film that’s almost entirely substance-free, “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” is surprisingly enjoyable. Director Edgar Wright (“Shaun of the Dead,” “Hot Fuzz”) and a big cast deliver a high-energy goof-fest that amuses without ever saying anything. Based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s series of graphic novels, “Scott Pilgrim” is about a Toronto dweeb (Michael […]
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Et Cetera: Hot Ticket and Cheap Thrill
• HOT TICKET Here’s one tasty, fun evening – word TO CELEBRATE its 35th birthday, the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance wants you to enjoy an intimate dinner with a Maine author at one of Portland’s swanky restaurants. Or join the authors for champagne and dessert at the Portland Public Library, followed by swing dancing at […]
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At the Movies
OPENING “EAT PRAY LOVE” (PG-13) Stars Julia Roberts, Javier Barden and Viola Davis. Directed by Ryan Murphy. Happily married Elizabeth Gilbert takes a right turn in her life by enduring a painful divorce and proceeding to take a round-the-world journey of self-enlightenment and fulfillment. Brief strong language, some sexual references and male rear nudity. Opening […]
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Indie Films: Co-founder ‘couldn’t be happier’ about quality of festival offerings
The KahBang Film Festival, which runs through Saturday in Bangor, is midway through its inaugural roster of films, so I checked back in with KahBang’s busy co-founder Josh Whinery to find out how the newest player on the Maine film festival scene has gone so far. How many films were accepted for competition this year? […]
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Off Beat:A rabbi walked onto a stage – and told his own jokes
Rabbis sometimes find themselves the butt of cheap jokes in which they’re spotted walking into local bars with their happy-hour chums: the priest and the minister. On occasion, the three clergymen find themselves in some ordinary pickle — seated together in a row on an airplane or stranded in a boat on a windless sea […]
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Making Noise: A rootsy Maine-grown trio has created a ‘Monster’ buzz
Out of our Maine soil, a viable national act is budding. The Jason Spooner Trio has logged its hours, dragged clunky equipment across icy streets and been paid in Geary’s for as long as necessary. Now, out the other side, solid songwriting with folkie street cred is guiding the three hard-working dudes to higher profile […]
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Music and Nightlife: Get the blues
You’ll be glad you did when you see Saddleback’s lineup.
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Bull Moose Top 10
Top 10 for Portland store July 26-Aug. 1 1. “Clash of the Titans” (DVD) 2. Avenged Sevenfold, “Nightmare” 3. Eminem, “Recovery” 4. “Starcraft 2” for PC 5. “Batman: Under the Red Hood” (DVD) 6. The Black Keys, “Brothers” 6. The Roots, “How I Got Over” 8. Best Coast, “Crazy for You” 9. Big Boi, “Sir […]