Bored? Just leave

For at least a half hour, "Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky" is a brilliant and exciting film. About 15 minutes before the finish, it becomes dull.

A mixed bag on al Qaeda

The Laura Poitras documentary "The Oath" contains fascinating information about the culture of al Qaeda.

An uphill battle

"The Sun Behind the Clouds" is a well-made and sobering look at the current state of Tibet's battle for some degree of autonomy.

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Talent down to the bone
Talent down to the bone

Debra Granik's "Winter Bone" is steeped in Ozark culture, and the director's attention to detail is what gives it much of its power.

Review: 'Toy Story 3'

Animation. Starring the voices of Tom Hanks, Wallace Shawn, Tim Allen, Michael Keaton and Ned Beatty. Directed by Lee Unkrich. (G. 103...

Review: 'Winter's Bone'

Drama. Directed by Debra Granik. Starring Jennifer Lawrence. (R. 100 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) Ree Dolly, a poor-as-dirt...

Review: 'Lovers of Hate' has 'Die Hard' twist

Drama. Starring Chris Doubek, Heather Kafka and Alex Karpovsky. Directed by Brian Poyser. (Not rated. 93 minutes. At the Roxie Theater...

Readers vs. Critics

Who was your favorite actor/character in the 1980s TV series "The A-Team"? Total votes: 406 Sfgate.com readers George Peppard/John...


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