5 day theater recap: Tragedy, tragedy, orthopedic ménage à trois, tragedy, tragedy

This is, dare I say, precisely why we write about more than just theater here on SSC. Wine comes to mind. I'm fortunate it too is part of our repertoire. Especially after an intense 5 days of theater. Tonight, I sense I'll be tasting the hell out of the...

Indie film marketing: “Douchebag Blend” wins me over Cinequest style

Low budgets combined with passion always seem to bring out creativity and mucho gusto. Tonight at the exquisite Il Fornaio Cinequest soiree, there was much mingling, merriment and celebration for a festival that is going strong. But what caught my eye on this evening was the distinctive marketing by Aaron Houston,...
NVFF

Passes now on sale for 2011 Napa Valley Film Festival

The inaugural 2011 NVFF will include more than 50 new films.
Robert Mondavi Winery

On Location: Napa Valley Film Festival opening night gala (video)

Many were heard praising the opening film which features Clooney as a father who tries to reconnect with his daughters after his wife suffers a boating accident.

Cinequest Film Festival winners announced

'The Saphhires' (Director Wayne Blair) named audience favorite narrative. 'Wampler's Ascent' (Elizabeth Wampler) wins for best documentary.

Odd Brodsky an indie film with oodles of heart (Review)

In some ways Odd Brodsky is like a Walter Mitty for women. Ben Stiller's Icelandic adventure was also about overcoming one's awkwardness to chase big dreams.
Heart Like A Hand Grenade documentary film

Your only chance to see Green Day doc ‘Heart Like A Hand Grenade’

Green Day 'American Idiot' documentary that sat on the shelf for 10 years will finally see day of light at Mill Valley Film Festival.
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Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke reveals filmmaking secrets (Video)

When it comes to Catherine Hardwicke one word comes to mind: hustle. As I discovered when I met the energetic director at the Mill Valley Film Festival you can't help but come away from a Harwicke encounter without being inspired. And educated. It was while filming the seminal skateboarding and surf...
The Comedian Film Review

‘The Comedian’ Film Review: De Niro leads all-star cast with convincing performance

Director Taylor Hackford has been creating critically acclaimed films for decades, and The Comedian is no exception.  Starring Robert De Niro, Edie Falco, Patti LuPone and an all-star cast, this trenchant comedy profiles an aging comedian at a crucial moment in his fading career – raising questions about where he...
Kyle MacLachlan in Twin Peaks: The Return - Limited Event Series blu-ray

Twin Peaks season 3 Blu-ray lands Dec. 5, features 6 hours of extra content

Dear friend: “This is very strange, isn’t it?”