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The Best (and Worst) at the Newport Beach Film Festivalnew
Many of this year's selections center on the idea of the unlikely hero: From the out-of-shape failure who rises to face a mighty foe (305, Big Man Japan) to unheralded real-life heroes like Max Lesnik and Barney Rosset, this is the year of protagonists who are more than they seem to be at first glance.
Double Featurenew
How the Holechek Brothers' 305 went from hit YouTube short to full-length film.
Why 'Torture Porn' Isn'tnew
Critics who can damn sure tell the difference between Basic Instinct and actual pornography seem unable to make the distinction between fantasy and reality when it comes to some of the best contemporary horror movies.
The Los Angeles Film Festival: Coming Soonnew
In the last days of the festival, a glimpse of the year's filmic future.
Sad Is the New Funny at Los Angeles Film Festivalnew
Amusing movies about depressed young men are in.
The 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival: Mad Worldnew
Highlights from the 2007 film festival spotlight outspoken DJs, prisons, environmental damage, and ... Pac-Man?
Think Summer Movies Are Just Toy Commercials?new
We check out the products they're pimping.
Summer Cinema: A Vaguely Helpful Guidenew
Ten films to see, five worth a look, and five more to shield your eyes from.
Camera d'Cheatin'new
The movies can't get enough of marrieds getting it on outside marriage.
Yo-Ho, Yo-Ho, No Pirate's Life for Menew
Our intrepid reporter finds fear and loathing at the Magic Kingdom's Pirates media event.
The Two Faces of Jonnew
Which Jon Stewart will host the Oscars -- the savage satirist or the chickenshit phony?
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