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- June 14
- Evening Edition
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Corporations that refuse to be held accountable for their actions are taken to task by an anarchist group in the new indie film, “The East," which opened June 14 at Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas and AMC La Jolla.
Review: 'Gut'
- June 14
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The indie film “Gut” won the Audience Choice Award at last year’s Horrible Imaginings Film Festival last year. Now it’s back for a pair of encore, late night screenings this Friday and Saturday at the Digital Gym Cinema. Check out my review and interview.
Comic-Con Badge Resale Now Open
- June 11
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Comic-Con badges sold out in less than two hours on February 16 but anyone who registered for passes but failed to get any will have one more chance to get into the largest pop culture convention in America.
Behind The Scenes: 'His Girl Friday'
- June 7
- Evening Edition
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When the La Jolla Playhouse decided to stage “His Girl Friday,” they had to ask how could they make a play about reporters in 1939 Chicago connect with an audience in San Diego today? The solution involves a clever set design and plenty of doors.
Video: 'American Mary' Q&A
- June 4
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Over the weekend, The Film Geeks kicked off a late night film series at The Digital Gym Cinema with "American Mary." Here is a video of the post-film Q&A with filmmakers Jen and Sylvia Soska.
Guest Review: 'American Mary'
- June 4
- 1 Comment
Nothing gives me more pleasure than showing a film that inspires a discussion in the audience. So I was quite thrilled when an attendee from the "American Mary" screening submitted this review.
Preview: 'American Mary'
- May 29
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A new late night film series kicks off this Friday at the Digital Gym’s micro cinema. It’s being presented by a group of programmers and myself and we call ourselves the Film Geeks. The first film is “American Mary” (screening May 31 and June 1 at 10pm) and represents tour dedication to genre films that push the envelope.
Midday Movies: FilmOut
- May 29
- Midday Edition
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FilmOut, San Diego's LGBT Film Festival, kicks off its 15th year tonight with the teen comedy "BGF" at the Birch North Park Theater.
Marine Veteran Of Darkhorse Battalion Makes Documentary 'For The 25' (Video)
- May 28
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Marine veteran Logan Stark was a member of Camp Pendleton's 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines - known as Darkhorse Battalion. Now a student on the G.I. Bill, Stark has made a documentary called "For the 25" as a tribute to the 25 Darkhorse Marines killed during their seven month deployment in Afghanistan.
Midday Movies: Frequency Film Festival
- May 28
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The Frequency Film Festival is living up to its name. It debuted in March and is already back for a second installment. The festival kicks off Thursday May 23 with the U.S. premiere of "Resurrection of a Bastard."
Joe Hill On His New Book 'NOS4A2'
- May 20
- Midday Edition
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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).
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