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By Bruce Dancis, The Sacramento Bee, Calif. Jun. 27--John Sayles' 2007 "Honeydripper" has everything a serious filmgoer searches for in an independent film.

CALAIS - The St. Croix River Valley Arts Council's film society is screening "Lonestar" at 7 p.m. Friday, May 23, at the Holmestead, 527 Main St. This 1996 mystery drama was written and directed by John Sayles and stars Elizabeth Pena, Chris Cooper and Kris Kristofferson. The public is welcome.

By Jerry Large, Seattle Times Apr. 24--Danny Glover says a handful of men control what we see in movie theaters, but it doesn't have to be that way.

By Donald Munro, The Fresno Bee, Calif. Mar. 14--John Sayles is such a strong and confident writer and director that even when he doesn't have a rousing movie in him, the result is, at least, a diverting experience.