Adventures in Movies — 05/01/2025

Frontpage of Hippo showing darkened movie theatre with words in large sans serif font Adventures in Movies

The first Friday in May is (still? once again?) the start of the summer slate of movies. We use that as an excuse to check in on O’Neil Cinemas as they plan a return to Londonderry, and Red River Theatres in Concord, which has, for about the last year, been the only theater in Concord. And we look at the movies scheduled for release over the next four months. Get your popcorn!

Also on the cover Saturday, May 3, is the greatest of holidays: Free Comic Book Day! Michael Witthaus explains what local shops are doing on page 14. Manchester’s Taco Tour is Thursday, May 8; John Fladd has the details on page 18. Dubai chocolate is trending; what is it and who is innovating with those flavors (page 27).

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