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| The 27th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival opens March 12 with Lee Yoon-ki's "My Dear Enemy" and ends on March 19 with the second film from rising indie Korean Canadian director So Yong Kim, "Treeless Mountain." |
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Love, Hollywood Style
Ruthe Stein lists some romantic films worth curling up with on Valentine's Day.
Oh, The Horror!
Here are eight horror remakes worthy of your time, if not your money. Comments
"Coraline" director Henry Selick brings a dark element to the world stop-motion animation.
The Car As Art
"Automorphosis" looks at eccentrics who channel obsessions onto their vehicles.
Check out the reader poll results for who should win the best actor Oscar.
True Grit
Melissa Leo chats about her Oscar nomination for her work in "Frozen River."
A chameleonic and a apotheosis performance go head-to-head at this year's Academy Awards.
Thoughtful Parties
Social consciousness is in full force at IndieFest.
Who do you think should take home the best actress Oscar?
Good Year, Bad List
The 2008 Oscar nominations make Mick LaSalle wince. Plus: List of nominees.
Golden Winners
Here's a look at this year's Golden Globes awards. Plus: Full list of winners | Celeb photos
Mick LaSalle answers readers' questions about movies. Listen to the podcast.
'The Romance of Astrea and Celadon' | 'Simon of the Desert' | 'Jet Li's the Enforcer' | 'Imaginary Witness'
The best and worst of what's out there.
New DVD releases, reviewed by Chronicle critics.
Opening this week: The animated feature "Coraline"; the Oscar-nominated French film "The Class"; the romantic comedy "He's Just Not That Into You"; and more in New Flicks.
Lovelorn, But Likable
"He's Just Not That Into You" never soars, but it never flags. (Trailer)
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Eerie And Evocative The animated film "Coraline" is gorgeous - gorgeous like a Venus flytrap. (Trailer) |
A Child Soldiers' Story
Set in Eritrea, "Heart of Fire" is worth seeing for a remarkable performance by its 10-year-old lead actress.
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A Bit Dated "Fanboys" hopefully heralds the end of the Judd Apatow comic formula. |
If This Boat's Rocking
"Donkey Punch" is an interesting but flawed indie thriller.
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C'est OK In the realm of bad Steve Martin movies, "The Pink Panther 2" is about as good as it gets. (Trailer) |
Breaks The Hollywood Template
"The Class" is no "To Sir, With Love."
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Makes No Sense "Push" gives you a lot to keep track of but no incentive to do so. (Trailer) |
Personal Picks
In this year's crop of Oscar-nominated shorts, the animated category beats the live-action offerings.
Tech Honors
Pixar co-founder Ed Catmull wins Oscar for a lifetime of work in computer animation.
Settlement Reached
Heath Ledger's estate and life insurance firm have cut a deal.
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Mick, Uncensored
Mick LaSalle goes Maximum Strength in his new blog.
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Behind The ScenesMovies with Mick LaSalle.
