‘CODA,’ a tender, coming-of-age tale about the only hearing member in a deaf family, became a crowd-pleaser and earned widespread critical acclaim to become the first film with a largely deaf cast to win best picture.
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Academy condemns Will Smith’s actions, will launch review of slap
Some members call for disciplinary action against Will Smith.
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Indie Film: Filmmakers and audiences will continue missing out on Maine’s majesty
Legislators are again passing on tax incentives that would help put Maine’s film industry to work and give moviegoers a more accurate impression of our state.
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Live Music Lineup: Folk, fiddle and Freddie Mercury
Catch shows this week from Heather Pierson Trio, Eileen Ivers and a Queen tribute act.
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Outdoor comedy series coming back to Thompson’s Point
The first show of the season for Cabin Fever, which started during the pandemic, is scheduled for April 6.
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Video: Will Smith, Chris Rock confrontation shocks Oscar audience
Later Will Smith wins the best actor Oscar, Jessica Chastain wins best actress and “CODA’ is voted as best picture.
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Carried by star power, ‘The Lost City’ dethrones ‘The Batman’ at box office
Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum led the action-adventure comedy throwback to a $31 million debut in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend.
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Black News Channel shuts down days after ratings high
BNC shut down on Friday after failing to meet its payroll and losing the support of its chief investor.
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Kidd Creole’s murder trial opens with self-defense claim
The hip-hop pioneer stabbed a homeless man in 2017 in Manhattan.
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British Museum to remove Sackler name from galleries
The British Museum will remove the Sackler name from galleries, rooms and endowments following global outrage over the role the family played in the opioid crisis.