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Because of this mentalitywhich is influenced not only by consumers but also by advertisers, politicians and religious organizationsHollywood has mostly censored itself. And while violence is often allowed to go to extremes, sex and language has been mostly toned down in mainstream fare. Sex, both as an activity and a topic for discussion, is rare in todays mainstream and even indie cinema. Just think about how many films show sex or nudity or discuss sex frankly. Closer is probably one of the few recent films to shock viewers with mere words (but The Aristocrats has taken up the baton and is doing its best to see how far it can push the envelope with its extended dirty joke).

Celebrated linguist Deborah Tannen is out with the latest in a series of books on how family members communicate. "You Were Always Mom's Favorite! Sisters in Conversation Throughout Their Lives" explores how sisters talk to each other, from deep affection to bitter rivalry. We'll hear how language shapes our family relationships.

The proposal to widen a 27-mile stretch of Interstate 5 from La Jolla to Camp Pendleton has received a big push forward from the San Diego Association of Governments. Last Friday, SanDag members overwhelmingly approved the Regional Transportation Plan which includes the proposal to widen I-5 by 6 lanes from Del Mar to Carlsbad.

If you think airline delays are getting worse, you're right. June was one of the worst months on record, with one in three flights delayed. And an antiquated air-traffic control system means passengers' woes are likely to get much worse before they get better.

In a time when retail seems to be dominated by chain stores, there are some independents that are holding their own. Nationally-known retail expert George Whalin names the 25 best independent retail stores in the nation in his book "Retail Superstars."

On this weekend preview, we'll look at two new plays on San Diego stages as well as an avant-garde band called The Residents and the Count Basie Orchestra that still knows how to swing.

As part of our monthly segment about food, we'll look at how you can buy, cook and enjoy more local foods.

Summer is a great time for cooking outdoors. In our monthly food segment, we'll explore all aspects of barbequing, from charcoal and gas, to peaches and pork.

Music and visual art are abundant this weekend. Imogen Heap, Josh Ritter, performance art, a San Diego painter from mid-century, and gringos in their underwear. It's the Weekend Preview.

South Korea cinema has been booming since about 1999 with locally produced films often out grossing Hollywood fare at the Korean box office. Films such as