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MOVIES
Palo Alto Prep
Christal Carter Read the full story here http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/weekly/story.php?story_id=1680 posted Friday, June 16, 2006, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 8, 2009 at 8:44 pm

MOVIES
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... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by bruce, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Aug 19, 2009 at 2:04 am

MOVIES
Format of Palo Alto Online Movie Page:
Here is the Palo Alto Online movie page: http://www.paloaltoonline.com/movies/ The Palo Alto Online movie page is formatted by movie name. Meaning that a movie is liste... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by bru, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on May 25, 2009 at 5:07 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2009 at 2:54 pm.

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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. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Sarah, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood, on May 11, 2009 at 10:03 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 17, 2009 at 9:04 pm.

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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... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Sarah, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood, on May 10, 2009 at 11:49 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 13, 2009 at 12:15 am.

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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 ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Joshua C, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood, on Apr 2, 2009 at 3:24 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 2, 2009 at 4:36 pm.

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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... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jan 20, 2009 at 8:44 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 21, 2009 at 6:14 am.

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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 (... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by not a critic, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jan 20, 2009 at 4:12 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 21, 2009 at 3:44 pm.

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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... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Dick Givens, a resident of Menlo Park, on Jan 19, 2009 at 12:45 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 21, 2009 at 3:06 pm.

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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 http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/s... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jan 9, 2009 at 7:27 pm
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 13, 2009 at 10:53 am.

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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... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jan 9, 2009 at 3:33 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 9, 2009 at 10:30 pm.

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The accidental tourist
Maria Vaccaro appears to have that enviable European ease with languages. Her dark eyes animated, she slips quickly from chatting with her husband in French to being interview... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 17, 2008 at 1:42 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 17, 2008 at 1:42 pm.

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Mama Mia - a must see for 50sh Moms
Highly recommend Mama Mia, particularly if you have a teenage/early 20s daughter and/or if you have ever been to Greece with girlfriends. It's not the plot, it's the emotions. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by 50sh Mom, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jul 21, 2008 at 11:03 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 23, 2008 at 6:20 am.

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The Happening
The movie was horrible! I went and watched it with my friend, and we came out of the theater slightly annoyed that the take home message was "be good to your plants or they m... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jon, a resident of the Leland Manor/Garland Drive neighborhood, on Jul 5, 2008 at 3:04 pm

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Get Smart
Get Smart was just awful. Did anyone like this movie? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Sarah, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood, on Jun 21, 2008 at 10:43 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 5, 2008 at 2:57 pm.

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Feature story: At home on stage
The itinerant theatre Q takes up residence in Palo Alto
"I've rehearsed in some really awful places," says Dale Albright, managing director of theatre Q. At the mo...
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Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Mar 14, 2008 at 10:46 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 14, 2008 at 10:46 pm.

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Ask a critic...
OK, I don't like to refer to myself as "a critic" (I prefer "reviewer" -- doesn't sound as stuffy), but I thought I'd start this thread for anyone who has questions about movi... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Tyler Hanley, online editor of Palo Alto Online, on Mar 10, 2008 at 10:47 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 14, 2008 at 10:50 am.

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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 ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Mar 5, 2008 at 11:52 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 19, 2009 at 5:29 pm.

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Oscars 2008 -- Share your thoughts
What are your thoughts on Sunday night's Oscar presentation? Did Jon Stewart do a good job as host? Did "No Country For Old Men" deserve the award for Best Picture? Who gave t... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Tyler Hanley, online editor of Palo Alto Online, on Feb 25, 2008 at 9:48 am
There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 28, 2008 at 10:38 pm.

MOVIES
Movie review: "The Spiderwick Chronicles"
Some films are perfect for the pint-sized viewer. This fantasy-infused adventure is rich with eye-popping visual effects, colorful characters and tear-jerking family dynamics.... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Tyler Hanley, online editor of Palo Alto Online, on Feb 15, 2008 at 12:48 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 19, 2008 at 12:14 pm.

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27 dresses
Awful x 27 READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Sarah, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood, on Feb 1, 2008 at 11:11 pm

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When they make the movie of this election, who will play the leads?
Since we have such a dramatic election, with so many larger than life candidates on both sides (and the fact that there are candidates on both sides) when the movie is made, ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jan 31, 2008 at 10:30 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 1, 2008 at 12:53 pm.

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Stanford computer professor to win Academy Award
Computer-generated special effects in the movies "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" will earn a Stanford computer professor and two colleague... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jan 16, 2008 at 3:32 pm
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 4, 2008 at 5:47 pm.

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Best and worst movies of 2007
When assembling their annual top-ten lists, three out of three Weekly critics usually agree on at least a couple of the previous year's top films. Not so for 2007: No one movi... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jan 7, 2008 at 11:15 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 8, 2008 at 4:27 pm.

MOVIES
Early movies for stay-at-home parents
I'm always scanning the movie listings for films that us moms can go see before the kids get out of school. It's not something I can do frequently, but it sure would be nice ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by movie buff, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Nov 19, 2007 at 7:28 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 26, 2007 at 10:39 pm.

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