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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). Read more →
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. Read more →
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. Read more →
MoPA Presents Silent Film Festival
- Nov. 13, 2009
- By Beth Accomando
On Wednesday, the Museum of Photographic Arts began a silent film festival. You still have time to catch their impressive selection of German expressionist films including “Metropolis” and “Nosferatu.” Read more →
Cinema Under the Stars Extends Season
- Nov. 13, 2009
- By Beth Accomando
A quick note about another alternate movie venue – Cinema Under the Stars (4040 Goldfinch Street in Mission Hills) has extended its outdoor movie season through November 28. This weekend you can catch the always charming Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Read more →
Teen Critic Calls The Box a Mind Twister
- Nov. 12, 2009
- By Felicia Lomeli, Teen Critic
“The Box” (opening November 11 throughout San Diego) is mind twister based on a short story called “Button, Button.” Read more →
Dead Snow
- Nov. 12, 2009
- By Beth Accomando
Before Hollywood begins rolling out its serious Oscar contenders, I wanted to enjoy one more guilty pleasure – a horror film from Norway called “Dead Snow" (opening November 13 exclusively at Reading’s Gaslamp Stadium 15). Read more →
Teen Critic Stares at Goats
- Nov. 11, 2009
- By Kevin Doughty, Teen Critic
In “The Men Who Stare At Goats” (opened November 6 throughout San Diego), a reporter named Bob Wilton (Ewan McGregor) is prompted by his failed marriage to try and lose himself in the romance of war. Read more →
Trailer Tuesday: Prince of Persia
- Nov. 10, 2009
- By Beth Accomando
If anyone has been craving a dose of "Conan the Barbarian" then you might be interested in the new film adaptation of the video game "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" (opening May 28, 2010) and starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Read more →
Cinema en tu Idioma Presents a Trio of IFC Films
- Nov. 7, 2009
- By Beth Accomando
The San Diego Latino Film Festival’s monthly screening program Cinema en tu Idioma tests the notion that you can’t have too much of a good thing by presenting a trio of Spanish language films (screening now through November 12 at the UltraStar Mission Valley Theaters) from around the globe: Spain’s “Fermat’s Room,” Colombia’s “Perro Com Perro,” and Mexico’s “Voy a Explotar.” Read more →
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