"Iron Man 3"
Super hero fans, especially Avengers fans, have been waiting with great anticipation for the release of "Iron Man 3." Most fans of this genre will not be disappointed as "Iron Man 3" delivers a one-two punch of action-packed intense scenes with some timely humor thrown ...By Derek Zemrak
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See it Before the Hollywood Remake
"Starbuck" arrives in Orinda
Already an international blockbuster and a future Hollywood remake, the crowd pleaser of a movie "Starbuck" comes to Orinda from Quebec for one week starting May 3. The Canadian flavor is something you won't want to miss in this efficient comedy about what it means to ...By Sophie Braccini
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Czech Children Saved from Nazis
Documentary screening at Orinda Library Theater to shed light on 1939 rescue
"The important thing is that one should not become indifferent to the suffering of others. That one should not stand by and just raise one's hands and say, 'There is nothing I can do. I'm just one little person.' Because I think that what every one of us does matters." ...By Laurie Snyder
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SMC Production Deftly Tackles Tough Topics
Saint Mary's College Associate Professor Frank Murray has no fear.
What else would cause a theater director working since 1988 in the performing arts division of a small, private college ...By Lou Fancher
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First Classic Film Hall of Fame Scheduled to Open in Moraga
Derek Zemrak wants Moraga to become a prominent place for movie lovers. The founder and president of the California Independent Film Festival Association (CAIFFA), which operates the historical New Rheem and Orinda theaters, Zemrak and his cinephile partners are ...By Sophie Braccini
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First Art Exhibit at Moraga Country Club
Because Moraga Country Club includes about 25 percent of the town's population, MCC Executive Director Frank Mel•n initiates or supports actions that foster synergy between the town and the club, including the idea of displaying local art in the new Country Club House. ...By Sophie Braccini
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"Divine Inspiration" Exhibit Opens at Moraga Art Gallery
The Moraga Art Gallery's new show, "Divine Inspiration," includes paintings of Saint Mary's College by resident artist Barbara Hudler Cella, and stone and glass crochet beadwork by guest artist Mona Bourell.
Submitted by Barbara Cella
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"Olympus Has Fallen"
Political thrillers are always fun to watch but in these times they can be a bit too realistic. "Olympus Has Fallen" stars Gerald Butler ("300," "The Phantom of the Opera") as Mike Banning, a fallen, dishonored presidential security guard who failed to save the first ...By Derek Zemrak
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"Table of Tears" Mosaic Brings the Marginalized into Focus
If there's an icon representing the storied life of visual artist Donna Fado Ivery, it would be made of glass.
In 1994, the former United Methodist minister was seated with her family in ...By Lou Fancher
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"OZ the Great and Powerful"
First of all let's get one thing straight - "Oz the Great and Powerful" is not a remake of the 1939 classic "The Wizard of Oz," but it could be referred to as a prequel. It is an original screenplay by co-writers Mitchell Kapner ("Romeo Must Die") and David Li ...By Derek Zemrak
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High School Artists Dazzle at 10th Annual Visual Arts Competition
The Orinda Arts Council kicked off another stunning showcase of artwork by Lamorinda area high school students when it announced the winners of its 10th annual Visual Arts Competition March 6. Attendees at the event studied thought provoking jewelry, ceramics, ...By Laurie Snyder
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"Three Worlds" at the Orinda Theatre
Al has everything: he is about to get married and rise from his humble beginnings to become a business owner. But one night, while coming back from a bachelor party with his two best friends, he hits someone with his car and runs.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
"Safe Haven"
"Safe Haven" is Nicholas Sparks' best romantic film since "The Notebook" that was released in 2004, and is Sparks' first attempt at producing a film under his new production company Nicholas Sparks Productions.
By Derek Zemrak
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The Farnsworth Invention
Joel Roster is a tremendous fan of screenwriter and playwright Aaron Sorkin ("A Few Good Men," "The West Wing," "The Social Network"). He heard about Sorkin's play, "The Farnsworth Invention," when it opened on Broadway in 2007, read it and gave it to Town Hall ...By Sophie Braccini
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA