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The Yes Men Fix the World
- Nov. 20, 2009
- By Beth Accomando
Back in 2003, merry political pranksters Mike Bonanno and Andy Bichlbaum were featured in the documentary “The Yes Men.” Now they are back with “The Yes Men Fix the World” (opening November 20 at the Reading Gaslamp Stadium 15).
Culture Lust Weekend: eighth blackbird, Fat Freddy's Drop, and Zirk Ubu
- Nov. 19, 2009
- By Angela Carone, Wendy Fry
Culture Lust Weekend recommends an absurd circus troupe, a chamber group named for a Wallace Stevens poem, and the reggae grooves of Fat Freddy's Drop.
"The Seafarer" Is Not Your Typical Holiday Cheer
- Nov. 19, 2009
- By Angela Carone, Maureen Cavanaugh
San Diego Repertory Theatre brings an Irish comic-drama to the stage this holiday season. After making its Broadway debut in 2007, "The Seafarer" was nominated for numerous awards and garnered much acclaim for the young Irish playwright, Conor McPherson. We'll talk to the creative team behind the new production at the Rep, including artistic director Sam Woodhouse, who plays The Devil in "The Seafarer," and director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg.
Weekend Preview: The xx, Black Mamba, La Ballena de Jonas, and "New Moon."
- Nov. 19, 2009
- By Angela Carone, Maureen Cavanaugh
This weekend we explore what's happening south of the border, as well as some great music right here in San Diego. And, of course, we'll talk about the pop culture moment that is "New Moon."
"Modern Warfare 2" Shatters Records A Week After Release
- Nov. 19, 2009
- By John P. Gamboa
All around the country last week, people lined up for hours to buy the video game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2." Sales have broken all records, and not just in video games, but across the entertainment industry. At the GameStop retailer in the College Area, store manager Mara Salinas said 200 copies of the game were sold the first night with more than 200 people waiting in a line that stretched around the building.
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire
- Nov. 19, 2009
- By Beth Accomando
"Precious" (opening November 20 at Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas) created a lot of buzz earlier this year at Sundance. Listen to my Film Chat.
Why All The Vampires?
- Nov. 18, 2009
- By Angela Carone, Maureen Cavanaugh
This Friday marks the start of a new surge in the popularity of vampires. The latest movie installment of the "Twilight" series, based on Stephanie Meyer's popular books, opens in area theaters. "New Moon" now joins "True Blood," "Vampire Diaries," and "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant" in feeding our seemingly endless fascination with vampires. We want to know why all the fuss about vampires.
What's In The New Downtown Library Design?
- Nov. 18, 2009
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Pat Finn
The architect-designer of the new downtown central library explains what elements are included in the design: the tech center, the high-school, the city offices, the solar collectors.
Does Twilight Sell Sex to Teens?
- Nov. 18, 2009
- By Beth Accomando
Unless you’ve been living under a cultural rock, you must be aware that “New Moon," the next installment of the wildly successful “Twilight Saga,” opens this Friday. The human-vampire romance expands to include a werewolf as Edward and Jacob vie for the attentions of Bella. But this teen bodice ripper maybe sending a mixed message with its sexy but chaste leads. I talk with some of my Teen Critics at Mount Miguel High School.
Local Resident Discusses 20th Anniversary Of Velvet Revolution
- Nov. 17, 2009
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Josette Herdell
November marks the 20th anniversary of the "Velvet Revolution" in Czechoslovakia, which led to the downfall of Communism. We speak with a local resident about her life during this time.
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