Sweeney Todd first appeared in 19th century British lore, a vengeful barber with a penchant for meat pies. He re-emerged in Stephen Sondheim's 1979 Tony Award-winning musical, "Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street." ...more

May 4, 2008

The tragic romance "Atonement" was named best drama Sunday at a Golden Globes event that was deflated from star-studded revelry to dry, news conference-style awards announcement because of the Hollywood writers strike. ...more

January 14, 2008

"The Sound of Music" with blood. That's how Tim Burton describes his latest film, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." ...more

December 28, 2007

Movie listings are submitted by Bay area theaters. They are subject to change without notice. These listings reflect only today's movie times. Online, go to TBO.com and click on Things to Do. ...more

December 26, 2007

OPENING Charlie Wilson's War *** Starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman, this movie is the "true" story of how Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson persuaded the CIA to arm resistance fighters in Afghanistan to fend off the Soviet Union. Review, Page 29. 97 minutes (R; profanity, nudity, sexual content and drug use) ...more

December 19, 2007