Blanchett follows Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, who headed the 70th edition of the festival last year.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
OFF RADAR: ‘Tom O’Vietnam’
You need intimacy with Shakespeare’s “King Lear” to get the most out of Baron Wormser’s new novel
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Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine
Elizabeth Strout’s latest novel was one of Obama’s faves of the year
“Anything is Possible” was included on the former president’s annual list of his favorite books and songs.
Posted inLife & Culture
Music producer Rick Hall dies, created the distinctive Muscle Shoals sound
His studio in northwestern Alabama recorded R&B stars including Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett, as well as country artists George Jones and Brenda Lee, among many others.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
In ‘Fress: Bold Flavors from a Jewish Kitchen,’ author deploys exotic tastes, unusual combinations
Plenty of the recipes come together quickly and are explained clearly for the novice cook.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Beans with crunch on top make a modest dish worth bragging about
A bean gratin is quite satisfying for something so simple.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
In 2017, people from all walks of life showed popularity of vegan eating
The lifestyle was at the forefront of many events, and in celebrity and office culture.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World, News
NBC names Hoda Kotb as ‘Today’ co-anchor replacing Matt Lauer
She and Savannah Guthrie will be the first all-female team headlining ‘Today’ in the show’s 65-year history.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Arts & Entertainment, Business, News
DJ Khaled pens deal with Weight Watchers
The producer and recording artist will be the company’s new representative.
