‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ a nice try penned by talented writers

On the Edge: Darkness at noon

J.P. Devine ponders the fading days and holidays to come that will remind us of a brighter future and memories we hold dear.

‘Miracle on 34th Street’ is a Thanksgiving 1947 gift

On the Edge: Memoirs of an altar boy

Mulling the sign of the cross, J.P. Devine recalls his Catholic upbringing and his belief in the old ways.

‘The Killer’ slated to be Netflix’s top film of the winter

On the Edge: Death in the City of Angels

Comedian Matthew Perry's recent death at age 54 has J.P. Devine pondering success, fame, and sudden death dropping the curtain.

‘All the Light We Cannot See’ full of twists, turns, some miscasts

On the Edge: And the prayers go on

J.P. Devine ponders the Lewiston shootings, the aftermath, and whether it's possible to be safe.

‘What Happens Later’ a magical, quirky, lovable story

On the Edge: Halloween costumes

J.P. Devine recalls the many Halloweens of long ago and the spirit of the season.