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Sam Mendes' "Revolutionary Road," the dissection of an unhappy '50s marriage, is Chronicle critic Mick LaSalle's favorite American film of 2008. Plus: LaSalle's picks for the worst movies of 2008. |
Vying For The Prize
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Director And Activist
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Critical Consensus
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Great Movies Of 2008
Ruthe Stein, Mick LaSalle and Peter Hartlaub reveal their picks for the 10 best movies of 2008.
Sharper Image
"Angry Monk" takes a more critical look at Tibet and its past.
Oakland-born filmmaker Maria Topete's "Don't Let Me Drown"premieres at Sundance.
Dame In Training
The right choices have put Kate Winslet on the road to greatness.
The stories tumble out of Dustin Hoffman, who stars in the new movie "Last Chance Harvey."
'Road' Reunites
Leonardo DiCaprio talks about working with Kate Winslet again in "Revolutionary Road."
Israeli filmmaker Yair Hochner opens doors for gay cinema in Israel.
An Imposing Figure
In "Revolutionary Road," Michael Shannon takes on another combustible character.
For Oscar fans, the season of celebration is now beginning.
San Quentin's Stage
"The Impossible Itself" looks at a 1957 performance that started the prison's performing-arts legacy.
Mick LaSalle answers readers' questions about movies. Listen to the podcast.
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The best and worst of what's out there.
New DVD releases, reviewed by Chronicle critics.
Hot Stuff While far racier than a television show, "Antarctica" is a lot like "Friends." |
Challenging Views "Angry Monk: Reflections on Tibet" present a full arc of Tibetan history. |
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