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Review: 'The Theatre Bizarre'

Feb. 3, 2012: 0 Comments

If you are looking for a tasty horror treat there is finally something good on the menu: "The Theatre Bizarre" (midnight tonight and Saturday at Landmark's Ken Cinema).

Rants and Raves: A Month of Celebration

Feb. 2, 2012: 2 Comments

February is the shortest month of the year, which some joke is why it's the month selected to showcase Black History and Women in Horror -- like we couldn't spare a month with a full 30 or 31 days? Oh well, let the celebration begin.

Rants and Raves: 'The Godfather' On The Big Screen

Feb. 2, 2012: 1 Comment

"The Godfather" on the big screen at the Reading Clairemont Town Square Cinemas tonight at 7pm. That's an offer you can't refuse.

Festival News: SDBFF Gives Out Awards

Jan. 31, 2012: 1 Comment

The 10th Annual San Diego Black Film Festival just ended. Here is a list of their awards.

Rants and Raves: 'Dead Hooker In A Trunk' Date Night

Jan. 30, 2012: 1 Comment

What better way to prepare for February's Women in Horror Recognition Month than by celebrating the U.S. DVD release of "Dead Hooker in a Trunk" with some live Tweeting with the twisted Soska Twins.

Video: Behind The Scenes At 'Salome'

Jan. 27, 2012: 2 Comments

Babes, boobs, and blood are not what you normally expect to find at the opera but you'll find all three at the San Diego Opera's production of "Salome" (opening tonight and playing January 31, February 3 and 4 at the Civic Theater).

Review: 'Carnage'

Jan. 27, 2012: 6 Comments

Can guest reviewer Pat Finn see past her dislike of director Roman Polanski to appreciate his adaptation of the play "Carnage" (currently playing at Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas)?

San Diego Black Film Festival

Jan. 23, 2012: 27 Comments

The San Diego Black Film Festival will launch its 10th season this Thursday at Reading Gaslamp Stadium Theaters.

Entertainment News: Update From Sundance

Jan. 23, 2012: 2 Comments

A pair of films with San Diego connections had premieres at Sundance on Friday. I checked in with the filmmakers to find out how their screenings went.

Entertainment News: San Diego Filmmakers Head to Sundance

Jan. 20, 2012: 0 Comments

Today, 2 films with San Diego ties will have world premieres at the Sundance Film Festival. I met with two of the filmmakers before they left for Park City, Utah.