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Here’s a video of the hysterical opening of the Academy Awards Show last night. Did you watch? Lots of surprises and well-deserved recognition.

Also, lots of laughs. Who can look at Billy Crystal and not laugh?

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Based in San Diego’s indie music and art scene, I AM NOT A HIPSTER features original song performances and explores what it means to be creative in the face of tragedy. It’s one of the Official Selection films for the 2012 Sundance Film Festival that runs until January 29.

The soundtrack will be released later this year and features recordings of performances from the film, as well as songs from these San Diego artists: Black Mamba,
Cuckoo Chaos and The Donkeys.

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Opening this weekend in theaters throughout the U.S.: THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN.

Looks like terrific animation and CGI. But can’t Hollywood come up with a more interesting trailer? Stop recycling tired V.O. (voice over) like: “___fill in the blank___ years ago a power that could have changed the course of history was lost,” “generations have searched for it,” “the ship was carrying a secret cargo,” “but no one has found a clue…” “UNTIL NOW!” Oh, snore.

Directed by Steven Spielberg and producer Peter Jackson, it’s “a race against evil,” “a world beyond imagination,” and “an adventure beyond belief.” What a surprise!

The film is rated PG for for adventure action violence, some drunkenness and brief smoking. OMG. What is the world coming to?

Voices by Andy Serkis (Gollum in Lord of the Rings series) and Daniel Craig.

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Opening this weekend in theaters throughout the U.S.: MONEYBALL!

The story of Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane’s successful attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players. Starring Brad Pitt and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

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Opening this weekend: Bad Teacher starring Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake.

Comedy centers around a foul-mouthed, junior high teacher who, after being dumped by her sugar daddy, begins to woo a colleague — a move that pits her against a well-loved teacher.

Time: 2:27

Opening in limited release in the U.S.: From Prada to Nada. This looks like a jewel of an indie film. It’s a contemporary, Latina version of Jane Austen’s classic novel “Sense and Sensibility.” A whimsical spin on Austen’s original, From Prada to Nada follows two spoiled sisters when they are left penniless after the sudden death of their father. Forced to move in with their estranged aunt in East Los Angeles, this is a fish-out-of-water story where the girls ultimately find romance, as well as a love for their culture. Director: Fina Torres. Writer: Fina Torres, Luis Alfaro.
Cast: Wilmer Valderrama, Camilla Belle, Alexa Vega, Nicholas D’Agosto, Adriana Barraza, Kuno Becker.

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I opens today in theaters throughout the U.S. Here’s the trailer for Parts I and II. Part II will be released July 2011.

Okay, so it’s not a comedy, but the bad guy does have a really funny nose.