Pitch Perfect

dvd of the week Written by 30 Rock writer Kay Cannon and directed by Avenue Q’s Jason Moore; Pitch Perfect is Bring It On crossed with Glee with an injection of Bridesmaids. It’s not perfect, but it’s a damn funny crowd-pleaser. Beca (Anna Kendrick) is a world-weary freshman at Barden University who spends her free…

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Victor Victoria

dvr this Turner Classic Movies, Monday Nov. 19, 2:45 p.m. Julie Andrews is a woman pretending to be a man pretending to be a woman in Blake Edwards’ hilarious musical comedy. Set in 1930s Paris, Andrews plays an out of work singer who gets a gimmick by pretending to be a male female impersonator. Complications…

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The City: Top to Bottom

thursday, sept. 20 W.C. Fields, By Himself A full-length 80 minute play about one of America’s greatest comedians. Written by and starring Dale Morris as W.C. Fields, together with Fred Harlow and Eva Barnes. 10th Avenue Theatre, 930 Tenth Ave. in San Diego, tickets $22, 7:30 p.m., 619-237-4901, wcfieldsproject.com friday, sept. 21 San Diego Festival…

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Alt-Country Star Justin Utley: Opening ears, eyes and hearts around the world

Growing up gay in the Mormon community gave up-and-coming alt-country musician Justin Utley a unique perspective. After spending two unsuccessful years in church-run ex-gay therapy, he split from the church in 2005 and moved to New York City to pursue a music career. Utley’s second CD, Nothing This Real, chronicles his journey. Abby Walker: How…

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