Another hot-selling filter would be one that mutes out all the ruinous voice-over in Wonder Boys.

FORBES: My Family, My Movie

Add the magic of Hollywood and later the sound of the Beach Boys' pop and cool West Coast jazz: no wonder the world thought California to be especially blessed.

ECONOMIST: The California dream

They wonder if the turmoil might prompt some families to give them a closer look as options for their boys.

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