On the Edge: Joke’s on the humorist

In these harsh days of the pandemic and other calamities, it's a tough job being an "intellectual who uses humor, or wit, in writing or public speaking," J.P. Devine writes.

MIFF Movie Review: Cinematographer of ‘The Sheltering Sky’ keeps film interesting

The film features actor Debra Winger, who is this year's Mid-Life Achievement Award winner at the Waterville festival.

Jeff Bridges back in limelight in ‘The Old Man’

On the Edge: The enchanted cottage

Family will soon be visiting the Devine household, bringing with them an eye for a presentable movie set, J.P. Devine writes.

Roman Polanski’s classic ‘Chinatown’ to be shown July 16 during Maine International Film Festival in Waterville

'“Chinatown,” a movie about many things, greed, political corruption, love, incest, yes, incest, murder and water. Everything but Chinatown' wites JP Devine.

On the Edge: The fire last time

The fires of the past burn brightly as J.P. Devine reflects on the Supreme Court's landmark decision before the Fourth of July.

Banderas, Cruz won’t disappoint in ‘Official Competition’

On the Edge: Hello? Goodbye.

J.P. Devine says goodbye to New York City's last phone booth.

‘God’s Favorite Idiot’ a train wreck

On the Edge: The old man and the sea

Reflecting on the story of his "Old Man," J.P. Devine tries to reconstruct a picture of his father.