'A fantastic script'

We talk to the director and stars of "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," an adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novel series.

The perfect fit

Kevin Kline stars in Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini's "The Extra Man" as a man who is "so eccentric and wonderful and complicated."

Plays a fine note on screen

There are highs in "The Concert," which is zany in that decidedly Eastern European way, that few movies this year will touch.

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The Question

What is your favorite Robert Duvall movie in which he either won or was nominated for an an Oscar?

A Civil Action (1998)
The Apostle (1997)
Tender Mercies (1983)
The Great Santini (1979)
Apocalypse Now (1979)
The Godfather (1972)

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Duvall goes for flavor, not flash in 'Get Low'
Duvall goes for flavor, not flash in 'Get Low'

Although he looks every bit of his 79 years, Robert Duvall doesn't seem like a man soon to enter his ninth decade.

'Get Low' doesn't aim too high

Drama. Starring Robert Duvall, Bill Murray and Sissy Spacek. Directed by Aaron Schneider. (PG-13. 100 minutes. At Bay Area theaters....

'Other Guys' suits Ferrell

Comedy. Directed by Adam McKay. Starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. (PG-13. 107 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) The words come...

'Step Up 3D's' plot is a step down

Musical. Directed by Jon Chu. Starring Rick Malambri and Sharni Vinson. (PG-13. 107 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) The "Step Up...

'Middle Men' surprisingly tense

Drama. Starring Luke Wilson, Giovanni Ribisi, Gabriel Macht and James Caan. Directed by George Gallo. (R. 105 minutes. At Bay Area...


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