Movies
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| "Gomorrah," a caustic Italian drama about organized crime in Naples, is a ferocious portrait of total corruption. Watch the trailer. |
Walking And Talking
Oscars ... 2010
The Look Of Love
Looking Good
Please No
Oscar Outakes
Ask Mick LaSalle
DVDs
Critical Consensus
On DVD
Hollywood's Big Night
Check out who won and what happened during Hollywood's most celebrated night. Full Coverage | Winners List | Photos: The Red Carpet | The Parties | Ceremony
Acclaimed graphic novel "Watchmen" is now a big-budget Hollywood extravaganza.
An Ongoing Theme
François Truffaut's daughter talks about the rerelease of his film "The Wild Child."
Here are some as-yet-unheralded artists who should be on your radar for the 2010 awards.
And I Quote ...
Here's a look at what they're saying, Oscars style.
Romance blooms for two strangers in "Medicine for Melancholy," which is set in S.F. Plus: S.F.'s romantic spots.
A Humorous Lens
"Circumcise Me" screens at the Contra Costa International Jewish Film Festival.
Reader poll: What movie has the best fashions?
'Desperate' Dialogue
Teri Hatcher, who lent her voice to "Coraline," talks about her experiences.
A best-picture Oscar for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" won't age well.
We're Not Worthy
These Academy Award winners didn't deserve their Oscars.
In un-Oscar-like fashion, The Chronicle approached several Bay Area luminaries with some un-Oscar-like questions.
Mick LaSalle answers readers' questions about movies. Listen to the podcast.
'Mystery Science Theater 3000 XIV' | 'American Scary' | 'The Village Barbershop' | 'Woody Woodpecker Favorites'
The best and worst of what's out there.
New DVD releases, reviewed by Chronicle critics.
Opening this week: Joaquin Phoenix stars in "Two Lovers"; the concert film "Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience"; the documentary "Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes"; and more in New Flicks.
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Rich And Masterful "Two Lovers" is an exceptionally well-written and directed film. (Trailer) |
Awkward Beauty
Poignantly Funny
The Man From Lake Wobegon
Silent Light" tells a simple story of adultery set in the unfamiliar territory of a Mennonite community in Mexico.
Listless Drama
A man seeks out his family's history during the Holocaust in "One Day You'll Understand."
"Moscow, Belgium" underscores that choices in love are rarely clean and easy.
A Riveting Work
Documentary "The Betrayal" follows a family in Laos that was violently uprooted.
"Garrison Keillor" is an amiable portrait of this somewhat enigmatic radio performer.
Industry Buzz
Josh Brolin's next project; the colorful "Azur & Asmar"; and more.
Goodnight, 'Twilight'
"Twilight" director Catherine Hardwicke walks away from sequel offer.
Movie Trailers
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New Flicks Newsletter
Reviews and news in your in-box every Friday.
Mick, Uncensored
Mick LaSalle goes Maximum Strength in his new blog.
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Behind The ScenesMovies with Mick LaSalle.
