How to Never Look at Film the Same Way Again — with secret tips!

These films are on the forefront of what movies can be. You might not even recognize them as movies. But they will stare you in the eyes, get under your skin, and zap 22nd century pathogens directly into your brain. You have been warned.

November 8, 2013

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A film location scout tries to remember the people and places in photos accidentally deleted.

6:10 pm

Digiplex Mission Valley

November 11, 2013

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CLOSED CURTAIN

Still under house arrest, Jafar Panahi ponders the politics of inside/outside, real/imagined.

6:30 pm

Digital Gym Cinema

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November 12, 2013

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BIG BOY

Growing up and pulled apart, seen through hazy Super-8 memories.

6:45 pm

Digiplex Mission Valley

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YUMEN

A ghost town erupts in performance so we can scavenge for life amongst the ruins.

7:30 pm

Digital Gym Cinema

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HOW TO DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY

"I want to kill," she says. Eyes close. This may be it.

8:50 pm

Digital Gym Cinema

November 13, 2013

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KARAOKE GIRL

A country girl enters the Bangkok nightlife to support her family.

8:05 pm

Digiplex Mission Valley

November 14, 2013

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NORTE, THE END OF HISTORY

Lav Diaz brought Cannes to its feet with this rigorous epic masterpiece about crime, class, and family.

6:15 pm

Digital Gym Cinema

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