'Heavy Yiddish'

According to ethnomusicologist Bob Cohen, the Klezmatics, the subject of a new documentary, are a Jewish version of arena rock.

Of mice and schmucks

"Dinner for Schmucks," a remake of the French comedy "Le Dîner de Cons," reunites Paul Rudd with Steve Carell for their third movie together.

Jewish film fest goes gangster

This year the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival puts the spotlight on Jewish gangsters with a four-movie segment called "Tough Guys."

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The Question

What is your favorite Angelina Jolie movie?

Wanted (2008)
Changeling (2008)
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
Girl Interrupted (2000)
Lara Craft: Tomb Raider (2001)

New Flicks

New Flicks

New Flicks

Heartthrob Zac Efron in "Charlie St. Cloud"; barks and meows abound in "Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore"; and more.

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Profiles

'Breathless' at 50
'Breathless' at 50

The history of the French New Wave can't be written without devoting a sizable chapter to Raoul Coutard, who shot Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless."

'Salt' packs in superwoman feats

Action. Starring Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Directed by Phillip Noyce. (PG-13. 100 minutes. At Bay Area...

Review: 'Ramona and Beezus'

Family comedy. Directed by Elizabeth Allen. Starring Selena Gomez, Joey King and John Corbett. (G. 104 minutes. At Bay Area theaters....

Young critics enjoy humor in 'Despicable Me'

This week's monthly offering from the 826 Valencia student program is the animated movie "Despicable Me," starring the voice of Steve...

'The Lottery': Futures of kids left to chance

Documentary. Directed by Madeleine Sackler. (Not rated. 80 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) "The Lottery" is one of the more persuasive...


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