65° Mostly CloudyJoe Hill On His New Book 'NOS4A2'
- May 20
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Horror writer Joe Hill's new novel, "NOS4A2," came out April 30. Listen to his full interview with KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando.
Review: 'The Iceman'
- May 18
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“The Iceman” (opened May 17 at Landmark’s Hillcrest Cinemas) is based on real life contract killer Richard Kuklinski. The film is a showcase for actor Michael Shannon.
Review: 'Kiss Of The Damned'
- May 17
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If the French New Wave ever hooked up with Hammer Horror their bastard offspring might look like “Kiss of the Damned” (opening May 17 at Landmark’s La Jolla Village Theaters).
Review: 'Pieta'
- May 17
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The South Korean film "Pieta" (opening May 17 at Reading Gaslamp Stadium 15) had its San Diego premiere at Pac-Arts' Spring Showcase earlier this year. It now returns for a theatrical run.
Review: 'The Brass Teapot'
- May 15
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The new micro cinema inside the Media Arts Center’s Digital Gym on El Cajon Blvd is expanding film choices for San Diego audiences. It's taking a break from its usual documentaries and foreign fare for the indie comedy “The Brass Teapot” (opening May 17).
How Do You Celebrate Top Gun Day? (Video)
- May 13
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Today is Top Gun Day, according to the organizers of Top Gun Day. If you've ever wanted to play volleyball in jeans or serenade a perfect stranger with "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" - today is the day to do it.
Review: 'The Great Gatsby'
- May 10
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Guest critic Nate John says Hollywood's latest version of "The Great Gatsby" is a spectacle that merits the illustrious title. Catch the classic in theaters May 10.
Film Consortium San Diego Pitchfest And Mixer
- May 2
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The Film Consortium San Diego launched last year with what it called a Pitchfest and Mixer in October that attracted a couple hundred people. Its February event drew more than 700, and organizers hope tomorrow night’s event will draw even more.
Innovative Venue, Space 4 Art, Provides More Than Just Gallery Space
- May 3
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In an international group exhibition, Space 4 Art will present contemporary artwork that addresses themes concerning the unknown, the occult, and the metaphysical.
Review: 'Errors of the Human Body'
- May 3
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Genetic engineering provides the backdrop for the sci-fi thriller "Errors of the Human Body" (opening May 3 at Reading Gaslamp Stadium Theaters for late night screenings only on Friday and Saturday).
Review: 'Bert Stern: Original Madman'
- May 3
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"Bert Stern: Original Madman" (opening May 2 at Landmark's Ken Cinema) had its San Diego debut at the San Diego Jewish Film Festival. It's a fascinating portrait of the photographer who helped make Smirnoff popular and shot Marilyn Monroe's last sitting.
Review: 'Iron Man 3'
- May 3
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Robert Downey, Jr. returns yet again for "Iron Man 3" (opening May 3 throughout San Diego). Guest critic Nathan John has a review.
Bradley Cooper To Play 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle In Spielberg Movie
- May 3
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Actor Bradley Cooper will play former Navy SEAL and "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle in a new movie to be directed by Stephen Spielberg.
Rants And Rave: Bugs and Beer!
- May 2
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Since I covered the opening of the Dr. Entomo's Palace of Exotic Wonders at TheNAT I feel a certain affinity for anything creepy and crawly going on over there, so naturally I attended the Bugs and Beer event last night.
Midday Movies: Remakes
- April 30
- Midday Edition
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Remake, sequel, prequel, reboot, reimagining – whatever you want to call it, Hollywood does love to return to something familiar. So what makes a good remake? Is it really a bad thing to remake an old film? Is this a new trend or have we always had to deal with remakes? Find out the answers with Midday Movies and The Geek Roundtable.
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