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Once a month, local film critics gather to discuss some of the new films opening in theaters. Film Club of the Air is broadcast as a regular segment on These Days with host Tom Fudge.

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 Pineapple Express, Man on Wire, The Last Mistress, Vicky Christina Barcelona, Baghead
Aug 06, 2008

There's a new documentary about the man who walked a wire between the World Trade Towers in the 1970's and a horror movie that satirizes indie movies. We talk about these films and more on this Film Club of the Air.

 Mongol, Up the Yangtze, Savage Grace, The Wackness, Mother of Tears
Jun 25, 2008

On this Film Club of the Air, we talk about a new epic film made in the old Hollywood style about Genghis Kahn, a documentary about the modernization of China, a stoner comedy with heart, and a tragic drama about a wealthy family with no sense of boundaries.

 Indiana Jones, The Visitor, Before the Rains
May 21, 2008

We'll talk about the new Indiana Jones movie as well as fan tribute to the first film in the franchise, Raiders of the Lost Ark. We'll also get our critics to weigh in on an independent film called The Visitor, the latest from Merchant and Ivory, and a new French thriller called Roman de Gare.

 My Blueberry Nights, Body of War, Zombie Strippers, and More
Apr 23, 2008

We talk about Wong Kar-Wai's first English language film “My Blueberry Nights” and Phil Donahue joins Beth Accomando and Scott Marks to talk about his new documentary “Body of War.”

 Horton Hears a Who!, Chicago 10, Funny Games, Married Life, Snow Angels
Mar 19, 2008

We hear what Dr. Seuss’ widow, Audrey Geisel, has to say about the anti-abortion contingent politicizing the newly released “Horton Hears A Who!,” and we discuss the films “Chicago 10,” “Funny Games,” “Married Life,” and “Snow Angels.”

 Oscar Nominations, There Will Be Blood, Cassandra’s Dream, War/Dance, The Waterhorse
Jan 23, 2008

The Academy Award nominations were announced yesterday; we agree and disagree with the Academy's choices. We also talk about ‘There Will Be Blood,’ the new Woody Allen movie ‘Cassandra's Dream,’ a documentary called ‘War/Dance,’ and a family movie called ‘The Water Horse.’

 Sweeney Todd, Juno, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, The Savages, Youth Without Youth
Dec 19, 2007

There are a lot of movies to see this holiday season and we make sure to recommend the best of the bunch. Our critics for this Film Club of the Air will discuss Sweeney Todd, Juno, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, The Savages and Youth Without Youth.

 No Country for Old Men, Redacted, Dr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, Margot at the Wedding
Nov 20, 2007

During this Film Club of the Air, we'll talk about the Coen brothers' dark new thriller “No Country for Old Men,” as well as a war movie from Brian DePalma and some family fare with “Dr. Magorium's Family Emporium.”

 American Gangster, Rendition, Control, Finishing the Game
Oct 30, 2007

Ridley Scott's take on the gangster movie opens in theaters this weekend. We'll also talk about a comedy called “Finishing the Game,” Ben Affleck's directorial debut and a new biopic about Joy Division's tragic lead singer Ian Curtis.

 Eastern Promises, The Brave One, Across the Universe
Sep 19, 2007

David Cronenberg has a new film set in the underworld of the Russian mafia, and Paul Haggis follows his Oscar-winning “Crash” by turning to the Iraq War with Tommy Lee Jones in the lead. We'll also talk about Jodie Foster in “The Brave One” and Julie Taymor's Beatles extravaganza, “Across the Universe.”

 David Lynch, King of Kong, No End in Sight and Colma
Aug 29, 2007

David Lynch's latest feature film goes straight to video, but we'll talk about it anyway. We'll also discuss two new documentaries, one about the Iraq War and the other about a little known war between two classic video game champions. Finally, we'll look at a modern-day musical set in Colma, California.

 The Simpsons Movie, Rescue Dawn, The Interview, Sunshine
Jul 25, 2007

The longest running sitcom in television history heads to the big screen this weekend. On this Film Club of the Air, we'll talk about “The Simpsons Movie”, Werner Herzog's new film “Rescue Dawn”, Steve Buscemi's film “The Interview”, and the latest sci-fi thriller from Trainspotting director Danny Boyle.

 Michael Moore's Sicko, A Mighty Heart, Broken English, Killer of Sheep
Jun 27, 2007

We speak with two film critics about the films in area theaters, including “Sicko”, the new Michael Moore documentary and “A Mighty Heart,” which tells the story of the kidnapping of journalist Daniel Pearl.

 Paprika, Chalk, Knocked Up and Once
May 31, 2007

While the third "Spiderman" and "Pirates of the Carribean" break box office records, we explore some of early summer's smaller releases. We talk about a modern-day musical from a former member of The Frames, an adult-oriented anime movie called "Paprika," and we'll see if the comedies "Chalk" and "Knocked Up" make us laugh.

 Hot Fuzz, Jindabyne, Red Road, Black Book
Apr 25, 2007

New films by Paul Verhoeven and the team behind "Shaun of the Dead" are currently in area theaters. We'll talk to our film critics Beth Accomando and Scott Marks about what they think about what's on the big screen in San Diego. We'll also get a DVD recommendation from the film curator at the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art.

 The Lookout, The Namesake, The Hoax, Color Me Kubrick
Mar 28, 2007

Beth Accomando and Scott Marks discuss The Lookout, The Namesake, The Hoax, Color Me Kubrick, and more.

 Academy Awards, Zodiac, Black Snake Moan, The Astronaut Farmer, The Host
Feb 28, 2007

Film critics Beth Accomando and Scott Marks join These Days host Tom Fudge for a review of the Academy Awards, as well as new films currently in theaters, including Zodiac, Black Snake Moan, The Astronaut Farmer and The Host.

 Venus, Breaking and Entering, Pans Labyrinth, Rules of the Game and Smoking Aces
Jan 30, 2007

Film critics discuss some of the new films in local theatres. Films include "Venus," "Breaking and Entering," "Pans Labyrinth," "Rules of the Game," and "Smoking Aces."

 Apocalypto, The Good German, Notes on a Scandal, The Painted Veil, Dreamgirls
Dec 20, 2006

Beth Accomando and Scott Marks are back with another hour of film. They cover controversial films like "Apocalypto," smaller independent releases like "Notes on a Scandal," and the blockbuster options like "Dreamgirls."

 Borat, Volver, Babel, Casino Royale
Nov 15, 2006

Beth Accomando and Scott Marks are in studio for opinionated talk about new films. Expect a mix of ranting and laughter as the Film Club critics review "Borat," "Volver," "Babel" and "Casino Royale."

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Appearing monthly on These Days, the Film Club of the Air features local film critics Beth Accomando and Scott Marks discussing films in San Diego theaters.

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