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Chicken schnitzel wrap, $8.80

THIS cheery little cafe does a great line in simple savoury dishes, in addition to an array of decadently sweet things. This no doubt accounts for the crowds around lunchtime, where Kew mums jostle for space at the counter with tradies on a break. The chicken schnitzel wrap (crumbed chicken cut into strips and bound in pita bread with lettuce and avocado) is a crowd pleaser. It's basic enough for those looking for no-frills fare, while also providing a tangy spice - sweet chilli sauce - to satisfy those seeking more zing.

Lover Billy The Kid Screening

Verona Cinema, Paddington

The Buttery Fundraising Album Launch

Palace Verona, Paddington

Bid To Conquer Was No Small Feat For Petit

MAN ON WIRE Rating: 4/5 Directed by James Marsh from the book To Reach The Clouds, by Philippe Petit Rated PG, 94 mins Dendy Newtown and Opera Quays, Randwick Ritz, Palace Verona and Norton Street, Cremorne Orpheum

Stoush Over Super Lap

Godzilla's high-octane run of the Nurburgring has upset one German performance car rival. Andrew Heasley reports from Verona, Italy.

Love's Labour Found

In Verona, the city of star-crossed lovers, Kevin Pilley meets the team supporting the world's oldest agony aunt.

When Greed Turns Nasty

Mix infidelity with a bag of banknotes - the results can spell disaster. The Square Directed by Nash Edgerton Written by Joel Edgerton and Matthew Dabner Rated MA Running time 105 minutes Cinemas George Street, Cinema Paris, Dendy Newtown, Palace Verona and Norton Street and selected suburbans. Rating: 3.5/5

A Father, A Son, And A Holier-than-thou Spirit

AND WHEN DID YOU LAST SEE YOUR FATHER? Directed by Anand Tucker Written by David Nicholls from the book by Blake Morrison Rated M, 89 minutes Dendy Opera Quays, Palace Verona and Norton Street, Hoyts Cinema Paris, Randwick Ritz Cinema, Cremorne Orpheum, Roseville Cinemas, selected Greater Union suburban locations

Behind The Mindset Behind The Photos From Abu Ghraib

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Directed by Errol Morris Rated MA, 116 minutes Palace Verona Rating: 4/5

Gentle Comedy Treads Thin Blue Line

THE BAND'S VISIT 4/5 Written and directed by Erin Kolirin Rated M, 90 minutes Dendy Opera Quays, Palace Norton Street and Verona, Cremorne Orpheum

Slow, Light Work Through The Skies

FLIGHT OF THE RED BALLOON Rating: 4/5 Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien Written by Hou Hsiao-hsien and Francois Margolin, inspired by The Red Balloon, by Albert Lamorisse Rated PG, 115 minutes Palace Verona, Dendy Newtown

True Characters Emerge From Lunar Tales

IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON 4/5 Directed by David Sington Rated G, 86 minutes Palace Verona, Roseville, Cremorne

Actress Goes It Alone For An Essay On Love

2 DAYS IN PARIS Written and directed by Julie Delpy Rated MA, 96 minutes Palace Verona; Cinema Paris, Moore Park; Roseville; Cremorne Orpheum Rating: 4/5

Tres Bon Rom Com

Spirited sniping between the two leads adds a dash of vitality to this French romp. Written and directed by Claude Berri from the novel by Anna Gavalda Rated M Running time 97 minutes Showing Now Cinemas Palace Verona and Norton Street, Dendy Opera Quays and Newtown, Cremorne Orpheum, Roseville, Avalon 3.5/5

Twisted Tale Of Desire At Its Darkest

CRAZY LOVE Rating: 3.5 Directed by Dan Klores Rated M, 92 minutes Palace Verona and Norton Street

Flanagan Joins Big Show To Chase Christmas Bonus

NICK Flanagan will make his debut as a fully fledged member of the USPGA Tour tomorrow (US time) in the $US6 million ($7.1m) Turning Stone Resort Championship in Verona, New York.

Tough, Ugly Truth Superbly Delivered

THE JAMMED Rating: 4.5/5 Written and directed by Dee McLachlan Rated MA 15+, 89 minutes Palace Norton Street and Verona, Cremorne Orpheum

Sins Of The Father An Indictment Of His Church

DELIVER US FROM EVIL Rating: 3/4 Written and directed by Amy Berg Rated MA, 103 minutes George Street, Hoyts Broadway, Palace Verona

Luck Doubt Or Lucked Out

There is much to commend the OzOne program, following a generous grant to try to improve the standard of the top players in Australia. There have been some creditable performances, but none yet that are especially praiseworthy. Best would be the sixth by Nagy-Richman in the 2006 Cavendish and their second in the World Imp Pairs in Verona last year.