FEATURES
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"Waltz with Bashir": autobio-animation and the horrors of war
Just as the graphic novel has in recent decades completely altered the once strictly-kidstuff landscape of the “comic book,” so now animated features are beginning to embrace more grown-up stories... more
NEWS
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Michael Lumpkin named new E.D. of International Documentary Association
Press release: "Independent film veteran Michael Lumpkin has been chosen by the Board of Directors of the International Documentary Association to lead the organization as its new Executive Director. Lumpkin... more
SEEN
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Sun shines on the wardrobe shed during the Civic Center-based filming of Milk in San Francisco this past year. After filling the Castro Theatre for the month, the film is... more
BLOGS
Rocchi's Retro Rental: Donald Westlake, 1933-2008
Point Blank (1967) I know, I know -- I wrote about a crime film last week. And there's always the danger of turning this column into a constantly rotating memorial, where whichever notable...
[From SFGate: Culture Blog!]
Events
Mill Valley Film Festival --through Oct. 12
This venerable North Bay Film Festival continues for 10 days with 200 films from more than 50 countries. More at Mill Valley’s web site. Look for more on Mill Valley in SF360.org later this week.
10.12.2008