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…
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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…
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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…
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Dan McNeil posted this on Facebook today with the heading “Good protest sign.” The photo is by Lindsey Connor Mosby.
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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…
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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…
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Tony Sampas captured the heavy, wet snowflakes that fell this morning in front of Specialty Materials, Inc. at 1449 Middlesex Street
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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…
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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.…
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Scenes from a sunny French Street in Lowell, by Tony Sampas
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