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Holiday films: The big 10
Ten holiday films that are attracting Oscar attention.

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	Review: 'House of the Devil' delivers old-school jitters Thousands of Bay Area vampire fans line up for midnight showing of "New Moon" Review: 'New Moon' is better than 'Twilight,' but... Review: Frankly, my dear, 'Gone With the Wind' anniversary DVD is a dandy Review: Animated 'Planet 51' is sci-fi lite Review: Wildness intact, 'Bad Lieutenant' is back -- with Herzog at the helm

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	People: Emotional Oprah Winfrey tells fans ending show 'feels right in my bones' Celeb Pix: Adam Lambert's high-energy 'American Music Awards' dress rehearsal Slide Show: Oprah Winfrey announces end of influential show

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	Renee Fleming: a diva for the masses Review: Salerno-Sonnenberg takes New Century another step up with brilliant program of Bolcom and Strauss Concert review: Supergroup Crooked Vultures more than lives up to its hype Good tidings: Critics reveal picks for best shows of season

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	Barney: Oprah's departure -- what does it mean? Unleash the fury: Heather Locklear's back on 'Melrose Place" Oprah Winfrey to end show in 2011 DirecTV satellite viewers out of luck for Big Game

Books»


	Palin's book comes with bag of nuts at Santa Cruz bookshop Review: Stephen King's dome yarn is among his best Review: Sarah Palin's 'Going Rogue' more lipstick, less pit bull Paging through movie-star biographies

Theater and Arts»


	Good tidings: Critics reveal picks for best shows of season Ho, ho ho! Here's your holiday entertainment calendar UC Berkeley Art Museum rebuild still on Some holiday shows are seriously funny

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	Winners in the autumnal haiku contest Runners up in the Autumnal haiku contest Winners in the Labor Day haiku contest Runners up in the Labor Day haiku contest Winners in the Raiders haiku contest


	Review: 'House of the Devil' delivers old-school jitters Fashioned like an unearthed scare flick from 1982, "House" has plenty of movie-love fun with freeze-frame titles, zoom lenses and a liberal use of crescendoing strings. Renee Fleming: a diva for the masses People: Emotional Oprah Winfrey tells fans ending show 'feels right in my bones' Barney: Oprah's departure -- what does it mean? Celeb Pix: Adam Lambert's high-energy 'American Music Awards' dress rehearsal

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Disney museum in S.F.

Our slide show gives you a sneak peek of the new Disney museum in S.F. Watch a video of the spiffy new museum here.

'American Idiot' in Berkeley

Berkeley Rep hosts the world premiere of "American Idiot" -- the play. Check out these shots taken from a dress rehearsal. Then watch a slide show featuring Green Day in concert.

"Survivor: Samoa"

Watch a slide show of the hotties on "Survivor: Samoa" and read a rundown on who they are.

Fall Arts Guide

Our staff highlights the season's don't-miss events in theater, pop music, dance, art, books, and classical music. Check out our comprehensive -- and very handy -- Fall Arts Calendar.

The Screen Scene

Catch up on the hottest new movie trailer action and find out what's hot and what's flopped at the box office by visiting Hollywood Previews

Restaurants»


	Review: Avoid the wait with Oakland's Burma Superstar Recent restaurant reviews Restaurant and club pitched for downtown Hayward Recent restaurant reviews

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	Review: 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' challenges players with its shocking violence Review: 'Forza 3' zooms past the field Review: 'Dragon Age: Origins' a long journey worth taking 'DJ Hero' could inspire a new generation of DJs

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