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Boston Phoenix Explores Dubus III’s Life and Writing
Read Nina MacLaughlin’s fine article about Andre Dubus III’s “Townie,” and get the Boston Phoenix if you want more of this kind of writing.
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Boston Globe Praises Andre’s ‘Townie’
February 27, 2011
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Today’s Globe includes an excellent review by author Brett Lott of Andre Dubus III’s new memoir about growing up and prevailing in Haverhill, “Townie,” which should be in bookstores now. Read the review from boston.com here, and get the Globe if you want more. The photograph of Andre and his dad, acclaimed short-story writer…
Read More »Wahlberg Didn’t Suffer – A look at Best Actor/Actress Nominees
In this morning’s Boston Globe, Wesley Morris takes a hard look at what nominees and eventual winners “suffer” to walk away with Oscar. This thoughtful piece is worth a read. As with Neal Gabler’s article in the Christian Science Monitor, it is Morris’ take on Mark Wahlberg’s performance as Micky…
Read More »The Fighter – a Film of Its Time
There’s an interesting piece by Neal Gabler in today’s Christian Science Monitor on the way the movies – Oscar-worthy and otherwise – reflect the times. Gabler notes in his premise: Despite the reach for that feel-good denouement, there is nevertheless something else in this year’s crop of both Oscar nominees…
Read More »‘Good Protest Sign’
Dan McNeil posted this on Facebook today with the heading “Good protest sign.” The photo is by Lindsey Connor Mosby.
Read More »Paleologos Fights Back
The State Legislature gave the Governor added control over outside agencies including the Massachusetts Film Board. In a move to streamline – and in some cases – shake-up these agencies, the administration removed the Film Office director, Nicholas Paleologos from his position. Some said that Paleologas was targeted for snitching…
Read More »Another Take on Ekland – Pre Then Post “The Fighter”
In today’s Globe – award-winning documentary film maker MaryAnn De Leo recalls making the controversial film – “High on Crack Street: Lost Lives in Lowell” back in the 90s. DeLeo’s take on the real-life characters from then to now as revealed in academy award contender The Fighter is worth a read. Read De…
Read More »THE ENDLESS WINTER
With apologies to the makers of the classic surfing film “The Endless Summer,” this post is a complaint about the winter that just won’t quit. This week may be the worst week of the winter, and it’s only Friday. At 8.30 pm the snow is thick in the cold air. The…
Read More »UMass Lowell’s Meehan Sends his Own Message
February 25, 2011
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Marie
Posted in History, Lowell, Politics, Culture, Current Events, Education, Greater Lowell
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Chancellor Meehan’s Inauguration Ceremony – April 4, 2008 – Members of Congress Niki Tsongas, Edward Markey and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chancellor Marty Meehan, Governor Deval Patrick and Fr. Nicholas Sannella With full credit to Globe senior writer Frank Phillips, here’s his latest story on the Political Intelligence page of Boston.com.…
Read More »Help identify these Lowell Mayors
Kim Zunino of the Lowell Historic Board is preparing an inventory of the portraits of former mayors of Lowell. Two portraits, above and below, have yet to be identified. Can anyone help make an ID?
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