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Arthouse Movie Listings March 21-27, 2012

Ron Paul Won't Legalize Marijuana -- Because He Can't

​As if the promise to dismantle most of the Washington-based government wasn't enough, Texas Congressman Ron Paul has also made waves in his bid for the Republican presidential nomination with his maverick stance on drug policy.During his 30 years in the House of Representatives, Paul has authored ... More >>

Leave Jay Cutler Alone!

Maybe not for long...​It's hard to believe, but Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler -- one of the most reviled men in sports -- has given people yet another reason to dislike him. After coming out of Sunday's championship game with a nondescript knee injury, players and fans alike excoriated the ... More >>

49ers-Broncos 'Spygate' Story Boggles the Mind

Sadly, not even cheating allowed the Denver Broncos to slap these on with pride...​The revelation that the Denver Broncos saw fit to clandestinely record the San Francisco 49ers practice sessions -- yet still lost -- is a story that truly makes not one bit of sense. First of all, even the Niners ... More >>

Cannes crew picked a winner, but the best of the fest wasn't allowed to compete

Sadly, not even cheating allowed the Denver Broncos to slap these on with pride...​The revelation that the Denver Broncos saw fit to clandestinely record the San Francisco 49ers practice sessions -- yet still lost -- is a story that truly makes not one bit of sense. First of all, even the Niners ... More >>

Gil Scott-Heron's evolution (will not be televised)

Sadly, not even cheating allowed the Denver Broncos to slap these on with pride...​The revelation that the Denver Broncos saw fit to clandestinely record the San Francisco 49ers practice sessions -- yet still lost -- is a story that truly makes not one bit of sense. First of all, even the Niners ... More >>

Newsom's Twitter Silence Reaches 13 Days -- Odd *and* Unlucky, But Not Unprecedented

​Gavin Milhous Newsom's Nixon-like treatment of the San Francisco press reached 10 days yesterday. The Chron noted earlier that the man once given the sobriquet Mayor Twitter has even sworn off the service; Newsom last tweeted on Oct. 28. For the past two weeks, Newsom may as well have been Amish ... More >>

The Las Vegas Locomotives? Sin City Football Franchise's Lame Name and Lamer Rationale Bode Poorly for Today's San Francisco Unveiling

When is a name a trainwreck? ​ As we reported last week, the San Francisco franchise in the nascent United Football League will today unveil its name, logo, and uniform design at a 10:30 press conference at AT&T Park. Yes, we'll be there with a camera. But our expectations have now been marked ... More >>

Dr. Manhattan, Meet Dr. Hollywood

Whew! Tinseltown's go-to graphic novel guy didn't ruin Watchmen. But he doesn't get it, either.

Beyond Gonzo

Call hell-raiser Hunter S. Thompson's style what you will — a new doc succeeds when saluting his substance.

Judgment Days

The circus of the '60s, from the streets to the courtroom, in Chicago 10.

2007th Heaven: Recapping The Snitch’s Most Glorious Year on Record, Part III

The circus of the '60s, from the streets to the courtroom, in Chicago 10.

Chris Daly's Twinkie Defense

The circus of the '60s, from the streets to the courtroom, in Chicago 10.

BookScam

In The Hoax, a lying president (Nixon) begets a lying author (Richard Gere). Good thing that wouldn't happen today.

Gonzo: A Brutal Chrysalis

An interesting if reckless look at a lesser-seen side of Hunter S. Thompson

Get Inside!

Your forecast of the summer's top movies

All Gave Some

Sir! No Sir! recounts the GIs who refused to ride the killing machine

The Ruins of California

Inez Ruin splits her 1970s youth between her rigid mom's L.A. and her swingin' dad's S.F.

Unintended Evictions

An attempted solution to rental evictions may actually force more people out of rent-controlled apartments in an already tight San Francisco housing market

Reps Etc.

An attempted solution to rental evictions may actually force more people out of rent-controlled apartments in an already tight San Francisco housing market

Sketching It Out

Poetry and its friends

Inspiring Thirst: Vintage Selections From the Kermit Lynch Wine Brochure

Intelligent, mouthwatering excerpts from Lynch's wine catalogs

The Jester Speaks the Truth

We know you get your news from comedians. Now here's one of the best.

Reps Etc.

We know you get your news from comedians. Now here's one of the best.

Lavatory Laments

A stream of responses to an earlier column about handicapped toilet stalls

Black Like Me?

One man's deceptions help to highlight our own flaws in The Human Stain

The Love That Loves to Love

How I discovered the real Nedelle behind her heartbreaking soul-pop creations

It's a Bechtel World

Think that a $680 million Iraq contract is a big deal? You don't know Bechtel.

Prewar Snack

As war drew near, consumption of junk food at the Snaxpo convention soared

Oakenfold

Bunkka

Reps List

Film Reps List for 1-2-2001

Pop Philosophy

Everything tastes better with Gravy (Train); the plot to get rid of Dave Emory

Snap Judgments

An new exhibit shows 50 years of wry and touching photos from Elliott Erwitt

Dog Bites

A Quiet Evening With Henry Kissinger; Not That We're Worried, But When Did You Say It Will Be Available?; They Say Your Circulation Gets Worse as You Get Older

Pop Philosophy

And God created swinging

Shearer Delight

The voice of Flanders is the voice of reason, absatively posilutely

S.F. Pyrotechnica

The fuse of 200,000 firecrackers

Blood, Sweat, and Money?

Musicians and industry veterans turn to the Internet for salvation, not destruction

Shut Up and Dance

At Summerfest/dance, local companies just couldn't keep quiet

South to the Future

Conservatives Help Fund Anti-WTO Rally

South to the Future

Gore to Quit Vice Presidency, Campaign Full Time

Night + Day

Gore to Quit Vice Presidency, Campaign Full Time

Postscript

Gore to Quit Vice Presidency, Campaign Full Time

Second Time Around

Gore to Quit Vice Presidency, Campaign Full Time

REAL ASTROLOGY For an Unreal World

Gore to Quit Vice Presidency, Campaign Full Time

Dog Bites

Gore to Quit Vice Presidency, Campaign Full Time

Slap Shots

Gore to Quit Vice Presidency, Campaign Full Time

Other Worlds, Other Sounds

Korla Pandit and the secret museum of mankind

Family Business

Ristorante Marcello dishes up its enjoyable fare in an unpretentious supper-club way

Cant Help Loving That Man

The Sirens probes the dark mystery of why women stay with abusive husbands