Apocalypto, The Good German, Notes on a Scandal, The Painted Veil, Dreamgirls

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Published December 20, 2006 at 10:56 AM PST

This story was published more than 17 years ago.

Beth Accomando and Scott Marks are back with another hour of film. They cover controversial films like "Apocalypto," smaller independent releases like "Notes on a Scandal," and the blockbuster options

Film critics Beth Accomando and Scott Marks are back with a mix of laughter, praise and criticism of some the latest films.

Films

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Apocalypto , currently playing in area theaters.
The Good German (pictured), opening this Friday at Landmark’s Hillcrest theater.  
Notes on a Scandal, opening at Hillcrest’s Landmark Theaters on January 5 ^th .
The Painted Veil , opening on December 29 ^th at Landmark’s La Jolla Village theaters.
Curse of the Golden Flower , opening this Friday at Landmark La Jolla Village theaters.
Dreamgirls , opening everywhere on Christmas day.
The Good Shepherd, opening this Friday.
Perfume: the Story of a Murderer , opening in area theaters on January 5 ^th . 
Letters from Iwo Jima , opening on January 12 ^th in area theaters.

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