The franchise concludes with Tom Cruise at his usual full throttle. Now he can pull the mask off and reveal his true identity as an actor.
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Wabanaki film fest in Portland aims to tell the stories of Indigenous peoples
The free program will be Sunday at the Portland Museum of Art and includes 5 films — including 3 involving Maine filmmakers.
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‘Bad Press’ tells a tale of bad government and a fearless reporter
A trio of Midcoast organizations helped bring the documentary, about a Native American reporter going up against tribal leaders, to Rockland’s Strand Theatre.
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What ‘Conclave’ gets right — and wrong — about papal politics
The movie “Conclave” delves into the intricacies of papal politics and the election of a new pope, but how accurate is it in portraying the Vatican’s inner workings?
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Maine Mayhem film festival explores post-COVID themes — on a student budget
The student film festival will screen the work of SMCC students at Nickelodeon Cinema on Thursday, as well as several other venues around the state.
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‘Thunderbolts*’: Another Marvel widget, saved by the cast
Florence Pugh, David Harbour and Julia Louis-Dreyfus lead an ensemble of actors that elevate an otherwise ho-hum MCU entry.
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Get aboard a new Maine film festival that celebrates movies on trains
Full Speed Ahead will feature 16 films at venues all over Maine, May 6-11, including ‘The Darjeeling Limited,’ ‘Strangers on a Train’ and ‘Murder on the Orient Express.’
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‘Outsider’ documentary brings an artist’s mental struggles — and talent — into focus
The film about outsider artist Maury Ornest, who died in 2018, paints a portrait of ‘the ultimate insider’ whose career-ending injury changed his life.
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‘Sinners’: This culture war leaves blood on the floor
Ryan Coogler’s 1930s-era drama is an electrifying swirl of blues, bloodshed and timely commentary on the past.
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How viral pandemonium helped ‘Minecraft’ speed-run its way to cult hit
This isn’t some hallucination or prank. I was witness to the manic state induced by the “chicken jockey.” You’ve seen the clips. In the most memed scene of the box-office champion “A Minecraft Movie,” Jack Black casts a spell with those two words, a phrase so enthralling it inspires young people to throw food, perform […]