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Tig Notaro laughs at cancer; mapping 'True Detective'; movie previews at Comic-Con
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Tig Notaro laughs at cancer; mapping 'True Detective'; movie previews at Comic-Con

A new documentary follows comedian Tig Notaro (pictured) after her cancer diagnosis and double mastectomy; 'True Detective' is shot in Southern California, but avoids the usual postcard locales; Comic-Con teased audiences with some of the most anticipated films in nerd culture.

Executive producer and film subject Tig Notaro of "Tig" poses for a portrait at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2015 in Park City, Utah.
Executive producer and film subject Tig Notaro of "Tig" poses for a portrait at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2015 in Park City, Utah.
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A new documentary follows comedian Tig Notaro (pictured) after her cancer diagnosis and double mastectomy; 'True Detective' is shot in Southern California, but avoids the usual postcard locales; Comic-Con teased audiences with some of the most anticipated films in nerd culture.

The films that stuck out at this year's Comic-Con
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'Star Wars,' 'Batman v. Superman' and 'Deadpool' delivered at this year's nerdfest, but not all the film previews went well.
Tig Notaro documentary follows the comedian's life after a breast cancer diagnosis
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In 2012, Tig Notaro responded to her life-changing event with another one: she went through with a scheduled performance and the resulting show became legendary.