With its wisecracking hero and flippant tone, 2019’s “Shazam!” arrived as a bolt of inspiration in the gloomy DC Extended Universe. Unfortunately, the new sequel proves an adage: Lightning doesn’t strike twice. “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” dutifully doubles down on everything that made the first film both charming and instantly disposable. But the heart […]
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Sex abuse trial delayed for ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor
A Clark County grand jury indicted Chasing Horse, 46, in late February on 19 counts that include charges of sexual assault of a child younger than 16, kidnapping, lewdness and child abuse.
Disney developing live-action ‘Moana’ with Dwayne Johnson
Drawn from Polynesian myths and buoyed by songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Moana” was a massive hit for Disney in 2016.
Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto dies at 71
He scored for Hollywood movies such as ‘The Last Emperor’ and ‘The Revenant.’
With attendance still lagging, Maine theaters weigh whether to stay patient or adapt
An analysis of audience data suggests most theaters are operating at 60%-80% of 2019 levels, but many in the business believe a full recovery from the pandemic is still possible.
Change of art: John Bisbee puts down the nails and picks up a paintbrush
The first show of the next phase of his career is now on display in Portland.
A resilient Greek nanny changes the course of her young charge’s life
In ‘My Xanthi,’ a now-adult Nick reads his nanny’s old letters and comes face to face with the brutality of her life in wartime Greece.
Baldwin co-defendant gets probation on gun charge
David Halls is convicted of unsafe handling of a firearm.
Florida teen’s documentary on trans visibility premieres
The film interweaves perspectives from three young transgender people, mental health providers, advocates and allies.
Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault for ski collision, jury decides
The dismissal concludes 2 weeks of courtroom proceedings that hinged largely on reputation rather than the monetary damages at stake.