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Film & TV

Going, Going, Gone

There’s something to be said for the perfect road trip. Dashing away to “find yourself” in the grand tradition of Kerouac is an oft-invoked cinematic theme.

by JULIE STEINBERG

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We all have that friend who thinks he’s the only person in the world who can truly appreciate subtitles.

by PAUL RICHARDS

If Life Gives You Lemons...

Palestinian widow Salma Zidane (Hiam Abbass) is tending to her lemon grove when Israeli Defense Minister Navon (Doron Tavory) moves into the upscale home across the street.

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Days of Our (College) Lives

Get accepted. Getting into college is tougher than it used to be, so you may need to resort to stealing the SATs.

by JULIE STEINBERG

Guilty Pleasure: Frequency (2000)

It’s impossible to describe the plot of Frequency without sounding like a raving lunatic, but I’ll do my best.

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Going Solo

In The Soloist, sardonic divorced journalist Steve Lopez (Downey Jr.) is searching for his next story.

by LUCY MCGUIGAN

Top 15 Movies Coming Out This Summer

1. Rudo y Cursi (5/8) The boys from Y tu mamá también play rival soccer champions. A better combination does not exist.

by 34TH STREET

Earth to Disney

Cashing in on Earth Day, Disney brings us Earth, a nature documentary chronicling the trials and tribulations of various adorable critters.

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Wright on the Money

Street: Why was it so important for you to use volunteer members of the homeless community as extras? Joe Wright: I felt I had no absolutely right to speak for them and just pick their lives without their involvement.

by DAVID GOTTLIEB

Tokyo Drift

Wind enters through an unclosed window, disturbing an otherwise serene home. This opening scene of Tokyo Sonata foreshadows the storm brewing in the Sasaki family.

by JAYME CHEN

Observing & Reporting

Street: Where did you look for inspiration when playing this darker character? Seth Rogen: Inspiration is not a word that comes up a lot when talking about my acting career. Street: Do you see any similarities between your character and yourself? SR: No, not really.

by TREY REECE

State of the Union

The spheres of politics and journalism converge around two mysterious deaths in the sleek thriller State of Play. Cal McAffrey (Russell Crowe), a streetwise reporter, quickly immerses himself in the case.

by TUCKER JOHNS

He Was Just Seventeen

There are two kinds of people who will like 17 Again. One is someone who will recognize the sad irony of Matthew Perry (“The One Who Was That Guy On Friends”), an actual has-been, playing a has-been.

by JESSICA GOLDSTEIN

Defibrillator: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

Before John Travolta hammed it up in drag, the MGM movie/musical reigned supreme. Sure, Singin’ in the Rain may get all the credit in the history books, but dig deeper and you’ll discover a cinematic gem: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, the story of the feisty tavern cook Milly and her search for love and family in 1850s Oregon. Unfortunately for Milly, when she marries backwoodsman Adam Pontipee, she’s forced to take care of his six brothers, who are blessed with the charm and manners of drunken Penn students at Fling.

by LAUREN KEMP

The Games People Play

Any will girl will tell you “it’s all about playing the game.” In A Game For Girls, director Matteo Rovere showcases the lives of four beautiful, wealthy Italian high school girls and the sinister tricks they play on others.

by LILY AVNET

Bumping Cars

Have you ever wondered why amusement park employees subject themselves to a summer of bumper cars and corn dogs?

by TUCKER JOHNS

The Rural Jurors

12 sets the tale of the 1957 classic 12 Angry Men in crooked modern-day Moscow. The 12 titular jurors must decide the fate of a young Chechen boy accused of murdering his stepfather.

by LUCY MCGUIGAN

Guilty Pleasure: Ella Enchanted (2004)

Giants, ogres and elves… oh my! I thought I’d outgrown fairy tales, but when Ella Enchanted, the film version of my favorite childhood novel, came to theaters, I was instantly, well, charmed.

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We’ll Love You Forever, We’ll Like You For Always

Sideways Stories from Wayside School Louis Sachar’s loopy series revolving around a 30-story elementary school has the perfect blend of wacky characters and winning story lines to translate onto the big screen.

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Questions for the Answer Man

Street: So, much to my excitement, The Answer Man is noticeably set in Philadelphia. How did you make the decision to shoot in our city and what do you feel it brought to the film?

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