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Carnett: Speech by any other accent would sound as sweet
Ever used a phony accent to fool somebody? Yeah, me too. When I was an 18-year-old college student, in 1963, my buddy Steve and I tried to impress girls at the beach with our English accents. We'd recently appeared in a Shakespearean production on...Tags: Suffolk (England), Gore Vidal, BBC, Mary Poppins (movie), Kevin Costner
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The way, way forward
Evan Beamer, co-director of "In Security," had a brush with danger Friday. The Los Angeles resident almost backed into a Camaro after receiving a text telling him that his first feature film had been honored as an Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking...Tags: Arts and Culture, Allison Janney, Jim Rash, Amanda Peet, Human Interest
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'Moon' lands the top prizes at film festival
The votes are in for the winners of the 14th annual Newport Beach Film Festival. The eight-day festival concluded Thursday with a closing night spotlight of "The Way, Way Back." The sold-out screening was hosted at the Regency Lido Theatre, with an...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Architecture, Human Interest, Flight (movie), Animals
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Reel Critics: No gain from watching this 'Pain'
"Pain & Gain" is loosely based on a true story of bodybuilders gone wild on steroids and cocaine. Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Anthony Mackie play the buffed anti-heroes who embark on a bizarre plot of kidnapping for ransom. Operating in the dark...
Tags: The Lincoln Lawyer (movie), Ethan Coen, Killer Joe (movie), Mud (movie), Transformers (movie)
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Beneath the War on Terror
What do a journalist, musician, truck driver, soldier, politician and model have in common? Fortitude in the face of chaos and the desire to uplift their homeland — Pakistan. While headlines, predominantly in the United States, screamed blue...
Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Arts and Culture, Religion and Belief, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Music
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'Cinco de Mayo' film, timely history lesson
In Rafa Lara's film "Cinco de Mayo: The Battle," calendar dates are superimposed over the action counting down to May 5 — the day in 1862 when a ragtag Mexican army defeated France in the fight for independence. It may not be the only countdown...
Tags: Pacific Rim (movie), Arts and Culture, Holidays, Festive Events, Cinco de Mayo
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At the Festival: Wednesday
Highlights for Wednesday at the Newport Beach Film Festival: Pilot Picks I Declare War Canadian drama by Jason Lapeyre and Robert Wilson about a "Lord of the Flies"-style conflict between neighborhood kids. 8:15 p.m.; Island Cinema 7. Walking...Tags: Arts and Culture, Cinco de Mayo, Festive Events, Entertainment
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'Touchdown Newport' and 'What It Takes' get an encore
The premiere of "Touchdown Newport," along with the short film "What It Takes," sold out at Lido Theatre Tuesday night as part of the Newport Beach Film Festival. The majority of the audience appeared to enjoy both movies, as each provided emotional and...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Sports, U.S. Navy, Football, Music
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'Touchdown Newport' premieres Tuesday night
Randy Hamilton, the director of the high school football documentary "Touchdown Newport," hopes the movie becomes popular nationwide after its premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival. That desire may sound lofty, but Hamilton has seen the...
Tags: High Schools, Sports, California Interscholastic Federation, U.S. Navy, High School Sports
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At the Festival: Tuesday
Highlights for Tuesday at the Newport Beach Film Festival: * Pilot Picks Discovering Mavericks Action sports documentary by Joshua Pomer about California's most notorious big wave. 8:30 p.m.; Lido Theatre. The Hypnotist Thriller by Oscar-...Tags: Arts and Culture, Festive Events, Entertainment
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'Security,' 'Jungle' and plenty of action
When Alan Arkin signed on to "In Security," he wanted to play only one role. A motorcycle cop. "He wanted the boots, helmet, glasses and leather jacket — he wanted to look good," said Evan Beamer, who co-directed the movie along with his older...
Tags: The O.C. (tv program), Services and Shopping, Arts and Culture, Gossip Girl (tv program), Dennis Haysbert
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Film reveals Mater Dei team's character
The stereotype for athletes from a private school might sometimes be that they're privileged, or even pampered. The Mater Dei High School boys' water polo team shatters that stereotype in the short film "What It Takes." The movie, which runs 14...Tags: Sports, Sleep Deprivation, U.S. Navy, California Interscholastic Federation, Water Polo
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