11/07/09
Conducting the LA Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel demonstrated his command and also his respect for silence when he restarted the piece after a cellphone ring jarred the opening bars.
Movies | 11/07/09
Sixteen-year-old Precious – illiterate, overweight, and pregnant again – is a study in quiet courage despite her nightmarish family life.
Movies | 11/07/09
In this Chilean film, Raquel's brooding after decades of service reveals a complex character and a deep-set sadness.
Movies | 11/07/09
George Clooney and Jeff Bridges star in this goofy comedy about a battalion of psychic soldiers perfecting their craft.
Movies | 11/07/09
A 3-D animated take on Charles Dickens's classic story, with Jim Carrey voicing Scrooge – and the Ghosts.
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Epic nine-hour 'The Orphan's Home Cycle,' opening in New York, explores how people face adversity and the elusive search for home.
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