Jeanne Powell
Jeanne is a published poet and essayist. She holds degrees from Wayne State University and the University of San Francisco. Jeanne has taught in the CS, UB and OLLI programs at universities in the City. Her books in print include MY OWN SILENCE and WORD DANCING from Taurean Horn Press.
Respect: Aretha Franklin’s cinematic story comes to life. And, yes, Jennifer Hudson is that good
Legendary singer won 18 Grammys for her music.
Film Revew: ‘Minari’ an elegiac but life-affirming story
Minari
4 out of 5 stars - 'Highly Recommended'
Written and Directed by Lee Isaac Chung
Starring Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, Alan S. Kim
2020 | PG-13 | 1h55min
Streaming: Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu, YouTube, Viki
American film director Lee Isaac Chung grew up on a farm in Arkansas; his parents...
Film Review: ‘The Mauritanian’ a quietly powerful biography
If just one person speaks up, stands up, the whole world may change...
Film Review: Talented cast brings ‘In The Heights’ to the screen flawlessly
So let’s cut to the chase: SEE THIS FILM.
Film Review: ‘Dreamland’ a beautifully produced, moving documentary about the Tulsa race massacre
The search for what happened to Greenwood is essential to help heal the wounds.
San Francisco Symphony launches Soundbox series on its SFSymphony+ video streaming platform
On demand performances available through Apple and Android apps and also web.
Indie Film: Asian American CAAMFest film screenings underway in San Francisco
CAAMFest, a San Francisco-based film festival, runs May 13-23, 2021.
Best in Asian and Asian American stories.
Live virtual film screenings.
On-demand screenings.
Also at FLIX, San Francisco's only drive-in theater at Fort Mason.
CAAM, the Center for Asian American Media, has scheduled a robust slate of programming for its 21st annual CAAMFest in...
Living on borrowed time in ‘Concrete Cowboy’ – Netflix review
A warm and engaging portrait of a working-class community with deep roots.
San Francisco International Film Festival kicks off April 9, features both live events and streaming programs
In addition to being the longest-running film festival in the Americas, the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM Festival) is, per organizers, "a showcase of cinematic discovery and innovation in one of the country’s most beautiful cities."
The 64th edition runs April 9–18 with both live events and streaming programs,...
Film Review: In ‘Nomadland’ Frances McDormand takes to the open road
Nomadland
4 out of 5 stars - 'Highly Recommended'
Directed and screenplay by Chloé Zhao
Based on the book by Jessica Bruder
Starring Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May
R | 1h 48min | Drama | 2021 (USA)
Review by Jeanne Powell
Streaming on Hulu is director Chloe Zhao’s third feature film, Nomadland.
Frances McDormand delivers an...
