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Coppola's rewarding and spirited 'Youth'

Francis Ford Coppola convinces you that lightning can strike twice, and in more ways than one, in his first film in a decade, Youth Without Youth. His renewed passion for moviemaking makes a zigzag narrative easy and rewarding to follow. But not too easy - where would be the fun in that? Yet for a film whose ingredients include the transmigration of souls, the synchronicity of past, present and future, and the merger of dreams and reality - as well as the peculiar interests of Nazis and Orientalists - Youth Without Youth is surprisingly absorbing and romantic. Coppola's fidelity to the novella by Mircea Eliade can make sections of the film appear rushed or clotted, but by the end you feel immersed in a rejuvenating spring.

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Keaton shorts, live music

Curt Heavey of art-rock band Boister will play guitar and banjo music to accompany a showing of rarely screened shorts by Buster Keaton, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave. The shorts include The Scarecrow, which involves madcap chases, The Paleface, which deals with evil oil barons and American Indians, and One Week, a comedy about newlyweds and a do-it-yourself home project. Tickets are $8-$12. Information: 410-276-1651 or go to creativealliance.org.

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No one should be this wedded to bridesmaid duties

The film 27 Dresses makes maids of honor seem more like, well, maids.

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She's a funny moneymaker

Actress cashes in on more than 30 years of cinematic ups and downs Diane Keaton

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'Cloverfield' stomps others

The monster movie, Cloverfield, opening as the No. 1 movie, took in $46.1 million over the four-day Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

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Some 'Solace' for Bond fans: Secrets are out on new film

Bond is back - and he wants revenge.

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Diane Keaton is a funny moneymaker

Actress cashes in on more than 30 years of cinematic ups and downs If you're selling, Diane Keaton might be buying.

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Police: Masseuse made 4 calls to Olsen after finding Heath Ledger's body

Police set up barricades outside a funeral home Friday as Heath Ledger's family made arrangements to claim the body of the 28-year-old "Brokeback Mountain" actor.

SAG Awards bring dose of glamour to subdued awards season

It's usually a familiar sight during Hollywood's awards season: miles of red carpet dotted with scores of superstars in their finest designer duds.

'No Country' big winner at Screen Actors Guild Awards

"No Country for Old Men" solidified its Academy Awards prospects Sunday by taking overall cast honors alongside Javier Bardem's supporting-actor prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, which may stand as the highlight of Hollywood's film-honors season if the writers strike undermines the Oscars.