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https://vimeo.com/7132803 Celebrity stalkers are not a new phenomena, but the treatment of the subject matter in this "true film" is unique. Directed by Nick Tucker, this documentary distributed by Cinequest, provides an up-close and disturbing view of fandom. Gordon, an idealistic young man from a small town in California, has a "friendship" with Natalie Portman....

We all have dreams. But at what cost to score a "jackpot"? The bell tolls—forewarning atonement, compensation for past injustices, intentional or otherwise. And, after the fogs lifts in 'Groundswell', the terrifically tense new production that opened last night at the San Jose Repertory Theatre, we are left with a heightened...

It's been a busy week for Bay Area theater. Last weekend we saw three good shows: 'The Glass Menagerie' (review) at the scenic Coastal Repertory Theatre, 'The Chosen' (review) at TheatreWorks, and 'Goldfish' (review) at Magic Theatre. All were strong, which, again, bodes well for us fans of theater and...

With 'The Chosen,' TheatreWorks' latest production tackles large issues, including the Holocaust, faith, and Zionism. Not bad for a Saturday night. As stage entertainment, however, it delivers mixed results. On the one hand, intensity and poignancy abound as two teenage boys and their fathers search for their place in a...

Tom Cruise famously said in Risky Business, "Porsche. There is no substitute." The perfect line after the perfect getaway from Guido the killer pimp. If you listen carefully, I think you can even hear him mutter "... even marriage." Lesson to all men: once you have a 911 in your...

More Bay Are theater coverage coming up this weekend for SSC. Would it ever be any different? It seems like we're always running around San Francisco, San Jose and Berkeley. Hey, life's too short not to get out there and catch some live performances. This weekend we'll even take our...

Mint.com and its founder Aaron Patzer have become the most recent poster child for the potential for meteoric success here in Silicon Valley when you play your cards right. It's not a Facebook or Google-size story, but it's impressive for several reasons. First and foremost, who would've though that there was room...

Our very own social media savvy San Francisco mayor, Gavin Newsom, knows how to build some good old fashioned Twitter and Facebook buzz. This time, it's a vote, not yet for Governor, but for his new campaign logo. Branding and marketing gurus, it's your time to shine and put a...