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).

"Precious" (opening November 20 at Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas) created a lot of buzz earlier this year at Sundance. Listen to my Film Chat.

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.

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.”

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.”

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).

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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).

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."

"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.

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.

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.

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.

Is provocateur Lars von Trier's newest film the most disturbing movie of the year? Does Chris Rock's documentary "Good Hair" shed light on cultural standards of beauty for African-American women? Who is Agnes Varda and why is her work important? We'll answer these questions and more on our monthly Film Club of the Air. Also, stick around for some recommended horror films for your Halloween weekend.

“Britain's most violent prisoner” is the subject of the new film “Bronson” (opening October 23 at Landmark’s Ken Cinema).

I wanted to highlight two films that you still have a chance to catch tonight: “The Damned United” (opened October 16 at Landmark’s Hillcrest Cinemas) and “Trucker” (opened October 16 at Reading Gaslamp Stadium Theaters).

Filmmaker Kristopher Belman started a ten-minute project in film and seven years later it has become the feature documentary “More Than a Game” (Opened October 16 throughout San Diego).

As a reminder to everyone that John Woo's "Red Cliff" screens tonight at 7:00 pm at the San Diego Asian Film Festival, I am posting my full interview with the Hong Kong action master. So enjoy his comments and go see "Red Cliff."

Here is my interview with producer Terence Chang who has been producing John Woo's films for decades. "Red Cliff" (screening one time only Sunday at 7:00 pm at the San Diego Asian Film Festival) is his first film in Mainland China.

I would call “Fuel” (opened October 16 at Landmark’s Ken Cinema) an activist documentary because not only does it try to document America’s dependence on oil but it also suggests ways that we can change our behavior and challenge the status quo.

The San Diego Italian Film Festival kicks off its third year on October 16 and will run through November 7. With the exception of the November 6 screening, all films will be shown at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park.

With Halloween just around the corner, the DVD release (on October 9) of an unrated director’s cut of Sam Raimi’s “Drag Me to Hell” seems the perfect choice.

If you are looking for an art house drama or a compelling documentary, there’s plenty to choose from at this year’s San Diego Asian Film Festival (running October 15 through 29 at the UltraStar Mission Valley Theaters. But if you’re like me, you might be tempted by the more extreme offerings at this year’s fest. You can listen to my radio feature or read an extended preview of the festival.

This year I am particularly excited about the launch of the SDAFF Extreme program at the San Diego Asian Film Festival. So in honor of the debut of SDAFF Extreme, here are a pair of Asian Extreme trailers for you to enjoy... or not.

Okay it's not a movie but my love of the Bard extends beyond celluloid. So I just wanted to highlight the San Diego Shakespeare Society's 8th Annual Celebrity Sonnet Presentation at the Old Globe Theater's Main Stage tonight, October 12, at 7:30pm.

San Diego Latino Film Festival continues its 10th annual Cinema en tu Idioma series with a pair of acclaimed Latin American films: Chile’s “Tony Manero” and Argentina’s “Leonera” (both opening October 9 exclusively at Ultrastar Mission Valley Theaters at Hazard Center).

“The Way We Get By” (opening October 9 at Reading’s Gaslamp Stadium Theaters) is a documentary that focuses on a trio of seniors who volunteer as troop greeters.

If you are growing tired of pounding soundtracks and shaky-cam photography you can seek refuge in the new Japanese film "Still Walking." You can listen to my radio feature or read the review.

Since this is the month of Halloween I shall continue to highlight horror film trailers. Plus "The House of the Devil" features Mary Woronov and Tom Noonan, a pair of underappreciated but marvelous actors.

Drew Barrymore makes her directorial debut with a girl power roller derby pic called “Whip It” (opened October 2). You can listen to our discussion of the film on last month’s Film Club of the Air.

“American Harmony” (opened October 2 at Reading Gaslamp Stadium Theaters) played last month at the San Diego Film Festival. Now it gets a theatrical engagement.

I took a group of KPBS Teen Critics to see "Paranormal Activity" (opened October 1 for a three-day midnight run at AMC Mission Valley) to see what all the buzz was about.

Single dad coping with a young son and the recent death of his wife from cancer… hmmm? Sounds like it could be painful in more ways than one but “The Boys are Back” (opening October 2 at Landmark’s Hillcrest Cinemas) surprised me... a little.

“Coco Before Chanel” (opening October 2 at Landmark’s Hillcrest Cinemas) not only looks at the famous designer before she became a brand but also offers us a French actress in the role after American actresses Katherine Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine have both essayed the part. You can also listen to our discussion of the film from the September Film Club.

The limited midnight release of "Paranormal Activity" at the AMC Mission Valley Theaters tonight through Saturday gives new meaning to the notion of movies on demand. You can also listen to our discussion of the film from the September Film Club.

Filmmaker Cherien Dabis draws on her own memories of growing up with her Palestinian/Jordanian family in rural Ohio to craft the new film "Amreeka" (opening October 2 at Landmark's La Jolla Village Cinemas). You can listen to my review or read my blog post.

With "Zombieland" about to hit theaters it's only appropriate to mention that Zombie Walk: San Diego will be holding a zombie walk on Thursday October 1 for fun and a food drive. So if you feel like becoming one of the undead and lumbering around the Gaslamp then plan to meet up at the Reading Gaslamp Theater at 5:30pm.

The chaste, passionate romance of 19th century poet John Keats and his neighbor the practical Fanny Brawne is the subject of Jane Campion’s latest film, “Bright Star” (opened September 25 at Landmark’s La Jolla Village Theaters). You can listen to our discussion of the film of the September edition of Film Club of the Air.

Last summer I was saddened by the closing of UK based Tartan Films and Tartan Video (which put out my beloved Tartan Asia Extreme). But happily Tartan didn’t vanish entirely. The U.S. company Palisades has acquired the Tartan library and looks to be seeking out a similar brand of films that push the envelope, like their latest Palisades Tartan DVD release of “Princess,” which comes out today.

Since Roman Polanski just made the news again in regards to a thirty-year-old case involving allegations of rape and since we discussed the case on Film Club today, I thought I would highlight the documentary "Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired." (Originally reviewed August 15, 2008.) You can listen to our Film Club discussion.

The American Cinematheque in LA just screened a double bill of old Japanese horror films: "Hausu (House)" and "Goke: Body Snatcher from Hell." Here are a pair of clips they posted for "Hausu" that so delighted me that I had to share them. Technically these aren't trailers but they are such amazing teases for the film that I think they're appropriate to highlight here.

Since we are approaching my favorite holiday of the year -- Halloween -- I thought I'd post another horror film trailer. This time from the upcoming remake of "Nightmare on Elm Street." This would then allow me to rant about horror remakes.

Filmmaker Joe Berlinger has made some well-respected documentaries including “Metallica” and “Paradise Lost.” Now he turns his attention to what’s been called the “Amazon Chernobyl” with his latest documentary “Crude” (opened September 25 at Landmark’s Ken Cinema).

It’s “Alien” meets “The Descent” in the new film “Pandorum” (opening September 25 throughout San Diego). It’s a case of been there, done that. But does “Pandorum” manage to do it better?

“Paris” (opening September 25 at Landmark’s Hillcrest Cinema) is not to be confused with “Paris, Je T’aime.” Although both look to the city of lights and love through a similar multi-character, multi-plot kaleidascope.

In these harsh economic times, Americans are getting used to factory closings. The new documentary "24 City" (opening September 25 at Reading Gaslamp Stadium 15) chronicles the closing of China's state-owned Factory 420 and examines its demise in the context of a half-century of communist rule. You can also listen to the discussion of the film on the KPBS Film Club of the Air.

The San Diego Film Festival kicked off last night with "Like Dandelion Dust." The festival continues through September 27th, closing with "That Evening Sun," at the Reading Gaslamp Stadium Theaters. Here's a look at some of the offerings at the festival.