Director Jason Reitman is taking over the reins of his father Ivan’s “Ghostbusters” franchise, and the results are a mixed bag. On one hand, the new film is truer to the spirit of the original “Ghostbusters” than the misguided 2016 reboot (stupid controversy over the casting aside). On the other, it’s not that funny or […]

As a child, I loved the colorful storybooks about Clifford the Big Red Dog. As a teenager, I had nothing against the cartoon. As an adult working in Times Square, I despised having to spend several hours a day this past week standing across the street from a billboard depicting a dead-eyed CGI Clifford holding […]

“Eternals” is one of those Marvel Cinematic Universe movies that tries to introduce a whole team of new superheroes at once. Sometimes this works to great effect: “Guardians of the Galaxy” gave us five new characters that were instantly iconic. Other times the tactic falls flat, like with Thor’s forgettable entourage. The cast of “Eternals” […]

BRIDGTON — Gallery 302 is happy to present an exhibit by members of the Bridgton Art Guild called  “A Closer Look.” The show includes a variety of styles and will be up November 6 – December 3. The gallery is located at 112 Main Street in Bridgton. For more information, call 207-647-2787 or visit gallery302.com.

All movies hope to be successful, but hopes are high that “Dune” will be the start of something glorious. With its sci-fi roots and sweeping production, there are no doubt those who expect the property to be the next “Star Wars.” This film is the first in a franchise that is to include at least […]

FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy presents the 2021-22 All-School Musical, Mamma Mia! at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center on November 11 (7 p.m.), 12 (7 p.m.), and 13 (2 and 7 p.m.). ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs […]

To me, there is no scarier villain in all of horror cinema than Michael Myers. The killer from 1978’s “Halloween” is the epitome of soullessness, and his haunting visage gave me some sleepless nights at my grandparents’ isolated farmhouse when I was 11. That said, I also have a tremendous amount of respect for “Halloween” […]