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Smoking pics, Julia Child, etc.

In England, Lynn Barber, author of the memoir “An Education,” withdrew from the Books Now festival because the event organizers
refused to print her photograph in the program. Why?

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Your ‘District 9’/’Serenity’ thoughts

So were you among those at the “District 9” or “Serenity” screenings last night?

I’ll admit, I had every intention of making it a double feature. But after the enthusiastic, GenCon-er packed revisit to the terrific “Serenity,” I decided to opt out…

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IBJ movie night: ‘District 9’

Here are two opportunities to take an early look at “District 9,” the acclaimed new science fiction film about alien refugees on Earth. (More details on the film here, but isn’t it a lot more fun going in without…

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IBJ movie night: ‘Serenity’

There’s a good chance you missed “Serenity” when it first played in theaters.

The adventure from Joss Whedon (of “Buffy” fame) is one of the best reviewed science fiction films of the decade so far (88% from the top critics at

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‘Racing Dreams’ & more win IIFF

“Racing Dreams,” an outstanding documentary about competitive karting, took the Audience Award at the Indianapolis International Film Festival earlier this evening. Its three charming teen subjects and its director were all on hand to bask in the acclaim.

Other feature winners…

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500 Days of Summer thoughts

So, did you make it to the screening of “500 Days of Summer”? If so, what did you think?

I’ll let a few others post before I chime in with my thoughts.

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IBJ Movie Night: ‘(500) Days…’

Want to join me at a sneak preview of the new romantic comedy “(500) Days of Summer” starring Zooey Deschanel? (More info on the film here)

I’ve got passes for the Wednesday, July 22 7:30 screening at AMC Castleton Square…

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IBJ movie night: “Zift”

The upcoming print issue of IBJ will include a preview of the Indianapolis International Film Festival, including our guide to the Best of the Fest. When that hits the stands, you’ll also find a rundown of Recommends, If You…

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Review: “Public Enemies”

Just when you’ve made it through another unfocused prison break sequence or another bank job more about the
sound of the machine guns then the strategy or risk of the heist, “Public Enemies” gives a glimmer of hope
it’s going…

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Letterman apologizes to Palin

(Lou Harry is now twittering the arts at IBJarts. Follow along…)

After a few days of back-and-forthing, David Letterman has offered an on-air apology to Sarah Palin for a joke he made referencing her daughter. In case you missed it, here’s…

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Film fest titles announced

(Hey Twitter-ers:  Follow Lou Harry’s A&E at    IBJARTS)  

The Indianapolis International Film Festival has announced its lineup for its shifted-to-summer 11-day July event. You can find the full schedule here.

As previously noted, the festival has not only shifted time, but location as…

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