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Arts & Entertainment, Books, Review

If you loved ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once,’ try these novels

by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Lavie Tidhar Special to The Washington Post March 19, 2023March 14, 2023

The multiverse has captivated writers for generations. Two novelists talk about some of their favorites in this genre.

Arts & Entertainment

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ dominates at SAG Awards

by JAKE COYLE Associated Press February 27, 2023February 27, 2023

The clearest result of the SAG Awards was the overwhelming success of Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s madcap multiverse tale.

Arts & Entertainment, Review

‘Knock at the Cabin’ is the politest home-invasion thriller you’ll ever see

by Michael O'Sullivan The Washington Post February 12, 2023February 9, 2023

Dave Bautista stars in M. Night Shyamalan’s provocative horror film about mild-mannered intruders spouting apocalyptic prophecy.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

Oscar nod expected for Maine native’s work on ‘Avatar’ sequel

by Ray Routhier January 23, 2023January 26, 2023

Eric Saindon, originally from Gorham, was the senior visual effects supervisor on the blockbuster film and is considered a favorite for his third Oscar nomination.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Are charges excessive for Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting?

by Nicholas Goldberg Los Angeles Times January 21, 2023January 20, 2023

He doesn’t deserve special treatment because he’s a famous actor. But he also shouldn’t be charged in a misguided pursuit of ‘justice.’

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News

‘Murder, She Wrote’ actress Angela Lansbury dies at 96

by MARK KENNEDY Associated Press October 11, 2022October 11, 2022

Her stardom came in middle age when she became the hit of the New York theater, but her widest fame began in 1984 when she launched ‘Murder, She Wrote’ on CBS.