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Film Club: Antichrist

Nov. 5, 2009
By Beth Accomando
Film Club: Antichrist

Lars Von Trier -- the man who conceived of the "Vows of Chastity" for the filmmakers of Dogme95 -- breaks most of his rules for the new film "Antichrist" (opening November 6 at Landmark's Ken Cinema). Listen to our discussion on the KPBS Film Club. Read more →

Working on the Sound Design for This is It

Nov. 5, 2009
By Beth Accomando
Working on the Sound Design for This is It

Everyone knows that “This is It” (opened October 28 in select San Diego theaters) serves up the last footage of the late Michael Jackson. But while Jackson’s talent is clearly visible on the screen, you might not appreciate the work of the tech crew that had to create this film from a diverse array of sources. Read more →

White On Rice

Nov. 5, 2009
By Beth Accomando
White On Rice

For some films there is life after a film festival. “White on Rice” played at the recent San Diego Asian Film Festival and now it is getting a theatrical run in San Diego (opening November 6 at the Reading Gaslamp Theaters with talent from the film in attendance on November 7). Read more →

Another Teen Gets Scared

Nov. 3, 2009
By Alisha Jackson, Teen Critic
Another Teen Gets Scared

"Paranormal Activity" (opened wide on October 23 throughout San Diego) is a film that looks like a documentary. Read more →

Trailer Tuesday: Pirate Radio

Nov. 3, 2009
By Beth Accomando
Trailer Tuesday: Pirate Radio

Well Halloween is over. (Moment of silence.) So I will now move away from horror trailers and provide something a little lighter and more fun : "Pirate Radio." Read more →

These Vampires Don't Suck

Nov. 2, 2009
By Lourdes “Lulu” Pegueros, Teen Critic
These Vampires Don't Suck

If you're a fan of vampire films you will absolutely love "Cirque Du Freak: Vampire's Assistant" (currently playing in theaters). Read more →

Film Club: Good Hair

Oct. 30, 2009
By Beth Accomando
Film Club: Good Hair

"Good Hair" (playing at Edwards Rancho San Diego, AMC Mission Valley, and UA Horton Plaza) is comedian Chris Rock's attempt to answer his little daughter's question about "good hair" for African American women. Listen to our discussion on the KPBS Film Club. Read more →

Film Club: The Beaches of Agnes

Oct. 30, 2009
By Beth Accomando
Film Club: The Beaches of Agnes

The only female director of the French New Wave, Agnes Varda, takes a playful and bittersweet look back at her life in "The Beaches of Agnes" (opening at the Landmark's Ken Cinema on October 30). You can listen to our discussion of the film on the KPBS Film Club. Read more →

Werewolves Versus Vampires

Oct. 30, 2009
By Beth Accomando
Werewolves Versus Vampires

If you are still pondering what to dress as for Halloween, consider vampires and werewolves. The upcoming release of “New Moon” (opening November 20), the second installment of the “Twilight Saga” looks to reignite that age-old rivalry between werewolves and vampires. But since vampires have been getting all the attention recently, I've decided to highlight some werewolf films that might win you over to the wolfen side. Read more →

All's Well That Ends Well

Oct. 29, 2009
By Beth Accomando
All's Well That Ends Well

I have always loved the theater and cursed the fact that I don't go more often. Then I read about plays across the country and across the Atlantic and I get really jealous. But tonight at 7pm you have a chance to catch the National Theatre's production of William Shakespeare's "All's Well That Ends Well" at the Reading Gaslamp Stadium Theaters. Read more →