'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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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."

Review: Love and loss in 'Charlie St. Cloud'

Drama. Starring Zac Efron, Amanda Crew and Charlie Tahan. Directed by Burr Steers. (PG-13. 105 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) Movies...

Review: 'Dinner for Schmucks'

Comedy. Starring Paul Rudd and Steve Carell. Directed by Jay Roach. (PG-13. 120 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) "Dinner for Schmucks...

Review: Abrupt ending to journey in 'Kisses'

Drama. Starring Shane Curry and Kelly O'Neill. Directed by Lance Daly. In English with English subtitles. (Not rated. 72 minutes. At...

Review: 'Winnebago Man' has intriguing twist

Documentary. Directed by Ben Steinbauer. (Not rated. 85 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) When Ben Steinbauer first set out to find Jack...


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