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Behind The Scenes: 'Aida'
- April 19, 2013
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The opera "Aida" (opening tomorrow night at the Civic Theater and running through April 28) gets a vibrant staging thanks in part to Del Mar resident and designer Zandra Rhodes. I'll take you backstage for the first rehearsal of San Diego Opera’s production.
Preview: Pac-Arts Spring Showcase
- April 17, 2013
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The wild diversity of Asian cinema is once again highlighted in Pac-Arts Spring Showcase (April 18 through 25 at the Digiplex Mission Valley) with films ranging from “Linsanity” to werewolf children.
Trailer: 'The Lords of Salem'
- April 16, 2013
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Rob Zombie's film career has been a rollercoaster in terms of the quality of work. His latest film, "The Lords of Salem," opens Friday and I am wondering which Rob Zombie will be showing up behind the camera.
Review: 'Room 237'
- April 13, 2013
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It's a good week if you love Stanley Kubrick. You can catch both a documentary about "The Shining," called "Room 237" (opened April 12 at Reading Gaslamp Stadium Theatres) and see "The Shining" on the big screen (as FilmOut's monthly screening at the Birch Theatre in North Park on April 17).
Interview: Rodrigo Gudiño
- April 12, 2013
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Filmmaker Rodrigo Gudiño was born in San Diego, grew up in Tijuana, and now lives in Canada where he publishes a cult favorite horror magazine called Rue Morgue. His new film, “The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh,” reflects the influence of both borders.
Video: San Diego Derby Dolls
- April 11, 2013
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The San Diego Derby Dolls provide the inspiration for the new play "Derbywise" (running through April 27 at the 10th Avenue Theater) from Circle Circle dot dot. Take a visit with us to the Dollhouse to get to know the real players before checking out the play.
Update: Spike And Mike's 30th Festival Of Animation Extravaganza
- April 6, 2013
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Apparently, you cannot have too much of a good thing. So by popular demand Spike and Mike's 30th Festival Of Animation Extravaganza has been extended to April 13 with new shorts added.
Review: 'The Place Beyond The Pines'
- April 5, 2013
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'The Place Beyond the Pines" opens April 5. Guest blogger Nate John says, "It's rated R. It's long. I'll save you the time. (Warning: I will spoil things -- for your own good.)"
Review: 'I Am Not A Hipster'
- April 5, 2013
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The independent film “I Am Not A Hipster” was shot in San Diego, traveled to Sundance, and now returns home for a week run at the new Digital Gym Cinema starting today.
Review: 'Evil Dead'
- April 4, 2013
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As any “Evil Dead” fan will tell you, when plans for a remake were announced we all shuddered and screamed, “NO!” But as the project eventually shaped up our anger started to subside and our interest grew about this new “Evil Dead” (opening April 5 throughout San Diego).
