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Review: 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice'
Disney's "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" follows the Jerry Bruckheimer tradition of big stars and big special effects, often at the expense of truly compelling characters or a bel... |
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on Jul 16, 2010 at 11:47 am by Erin, a resident of another community |
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Review: 'Cop Out'
The latest R-rated comedy from director Kevin Smith ("Clerks") is immature and sloppy. The cinematography is often frenetic and disorienting. Slapdash editing can't mask occas... |
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on Jul 3, 2010 at 7:25 pm by No drama, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Cable, Satellite or AT&T
I am moving to Palo Alto and was wondering if the cable company is good or if satellite TV would be the best bet for the money? I would like to avoid adding a home line for te... |
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on Jun 13, 2010 at 12:57 am by Lee Thé, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood |
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Review: 'Splice'
Playing God and playing house converge in the weird, wild new horror film "Splice." Co-writer/director Vincenzo Natali ("Cube") has in "Splice" a demented combination of "Fran... |
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on Jun 9, 2010 at 9:07 pm by Sarah, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood |
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when is star trek next generation on?
Does anyone know when ST TNG is on, and on what channel? Also, the original series? I don't have cable, but I want to watch! |
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on Mar 18, 2010 at 2:07 am by trekkie, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Review: 'Green Zone'
Those naysayers who questioned the appropriation of the Iraq War for entertainment purposes in the newly minted Best Picture "The Hurt Locker" will have a cow over the latest ... |
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on Mar 16, 2010 at 10:18 am by Paul, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Review: 'The Ghost Writer'
Few filmmakers make a better case that the story is in the telling than Roman Polanski. The director's 18th feature, the conspiracy yarn "The Ghost Writer," exudes excellence ... |
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on Mar 6, 2010 at 4:21 pm by Sunil Singh, a resident of the Professorville neighborhood |
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Review: 'Alice in Wonderland'
It couldn't have been too hard a sell: mega-bucks to burn and choice, tailor-made parts for director Tim Burton's two most frequent screen partners, Johnny Depp and Helena Bon... |
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on Mar 6, 2010 at 9:25 am by Frances, a resident of the Ventura neighborhood |
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Movies in 2009: The year's notables and forgettables
It was an "Up" year for Pixar, an up-in-the-air year for George Clooney, and a time of particular praise for "The Hurt Locker" and "A Single Man." But 2009 was also the year t... |
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on Feb 12, 2010 at 11:20 am by anon, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Review: 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus'
Early in "The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus," the titular mystical showman advises an onlooker, "Don't worry if you don't understand it all immediately." Good advice for the pa... |
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on Jan 12, 2010 at 1:34 pm by Nicole, a resident of another community |
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Cinematic saints and sinners
The year in film offered moviegoers an array of characters to cheer for and cringe at. This year's list of notable heroes and villains includes a sadistic mutant, a selfless b... |
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on Jan 7, 2010 at 12:55 pm by Wm, a resident of the Monroe Park neighborhood |
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And the Oscar goes to...
LEGO characters were the stars when Brendan Bellomo made his first films as a kid growing up in Palo Alto.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Dec 24, 2009 at 1:39 pm by Mark Weiss, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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9-11 Press for Truth Premieres at Spangenberg Oct 27th
Friday, October 27th, at 7 pm, at Spangenberg Theater, Gunn High School, Northern California 9-11 Truth Alliance will premiere the excellent documentary- 9/11 Press for T... |
Carol Brouillet |
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on Nov 12, 2009 at 6:16 pm by Andrew, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Jeanne Aufmuth's top films
1. Slumdog Millionaire: Danny Boyle directed with unwavering homage to India's teeming favelas and one young man's steadfast quest for the ubiquitous brass ring.
Read the ful... |
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on Aug 21, 2009 at 6:14 am by East Coast, a resident of another community |
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No new movie news so .... District 9
Anyone seen it? Wow what an amazing and interesting movie. I saw it the night it came out knowing virtually nothing about it and it blew me away.
Before that I have to sa... |
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on Aug 19, 2009 at 2:04 am by bruce, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Patrick Swayze reportedly treated at Stanford for cancer
Actor Patrick Swayze, star of the movies "Ghost" and "Dirty Dancing," is being treated on an outpatient basis at Stanford Hospital for pancreatic cancer, several news outlets ... |
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on Jun 19, 2009 at 5:29 pm by alyssa Ibarra, a resident of Woodside |
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Clapping Along at Shoreline Theaters
Years ago before a movie started, the entire audience would clap along to a song at the Shoreline movie theater. When and why did that stop? So many people look back on that t... |
Kate |
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on Jun 2, 2009 at 11:41 pm by bru, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Format of Palo Alto Online Movie Page:
Here is the Palo Alto Online movie page: Web Link
The Palo Alto Online movie page is formatted by movie
name. Meaning that a movie is liste... |
bru |
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on May 28, 2009 at 2:54 pm by bru, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Star Trek question
Peter Canavese, how do you figure that Sulu's sword is "unearned?" In the original show, Sulu is an expert fencer. |
Sarah |
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on May 17, 2009 at 9:04 pm by Sarah, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood |
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Star Trek
It was a fun movie. Definitely not excellent, but exciting in a few spots and humorous. And I'm glad I saw it on a big screen. How could I not see our Photographer's Galler... |
Sarah |
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on May 13, 2009 at 12:15 am by bruce, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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TOKYO! Playing at the Landmark Aquaris Theater 4/03
This Friday, April 3rd, the Landmark Aquaris Theatre will be playing TOKYO!, a trilogy of three short films by 3 different directors including Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine ... |
Joshua C |
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on Apr 2, 2009 at 4:36 pm by Movie Buff, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
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our own oscar nominations
From the limited number of movies I watched last year, these are my nominations.
Best actress - Meryl Streep, Mama Mia
Best actor - guy who played Nixon in Frost/Nixon (... |
not a critic |
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on Jan 21, 2009 at 3:44 pm by Danny, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Gran Torino
Over the years I have read the movie reviews of Ms. Aufmuth. It is apparent that she works diligently at her craft and her opinions are to be respected. It is oviouse that s... |
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on Jan 21, 2009 at 3:06 pm by bruce, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Do-gooders and evil-doers
The year-that-was offered film fans a plethora of noble protagonists and sinister miscreants to cheer and jeer.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Jan 13, 2009 at 10:53 am by Danny, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Tyler Hanley's top films
1. Milk: Thanks to a powerhouse performance by perennial Oscar magnet Sean Penn and considerate direction from an auteur (Gus Van Sant) who cares about the subject matter, "Mi... |
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on Jan 9, 2009 at 10:30 pm by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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