Jeanne Powell
Mostly British Film Festival returns to San Francisco
Just around the corner is a cinematic treat for San Francisco Bay area film fans -- the Mostly British Film Festival returns. Beginning February 15th, the Vogue Theatre hosts movies and documentaries from New Zealand, the UK, India, South Africa, Ireland and Australia. This is the 16th annual tribute...
Film Review: ‘American Fiction’ and cluelessness in communication
American Fiction
4 out of 5 stars - 'Highly entertaining'
Directed by Cord Jefferson
Written by Cord Jefferson and Percival Everett
Starring Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, John Ortiz
American Fiction opened in December 2023 to great expectations. Could first-time director Cord Jefferson successfully bring the wit, satire and parody of the 2001 novel...
In Review: Audra McDonald and another delightful evening with SF Symphony
Audra McDonald with San Francisco Symphony
4 out of 5 stars - 'A Delightful Evening'
Vocalist Audra McDonald
San Francisco Symphony
Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco Symphony advertises: "Whether it’s an off-the-wall escapade or a desert island classic, it’s all here in the … 2023-24 season." California Festival, Signature Salonen, New Conceptions, Inspirations, Choice...
‘Joan Baez I Am a Noise’: A wealth of information and a trunkful of musical memories
Joan Baez I Am a Noise
4 out of 5 stars - 'Highly Recommended'
Directed by Miri Navasky, Maeve O'Boyle, Karen O'Connor
Starring Joan Baez, Hanna Shykind, Joan Baez Sr.
2023 | 1h 53m
In theaters
Miri Navasky, Karen O’Connor and Maeve O’Boyle directed this captivating documentary about folk singer and political activist Joan Baez....
‘Invisible Beauty’ Film Review: “This is my world too”
Invisible Beauty
4 out of 5 stars - 'Highly Recommended'
Directed by Bethann Hardison, Frédéric Tcheng
Written by Bethann Hardison, Frédéric Tcheng
Starring Tyson Beckford, Stephen Burrows, Naomi Campbell
2023 | 1h 55m
In theaters
Bethann Hardison is a neo-renaissance generalist in the world of high fashion. It is not surprising that she co-directed this intriguing...
Oppenheimer Review: Witness history through the eyes of a gifted director
See this mesmerizing film.
San Francisco: ‘Joy Ride’ to open CAAMFest at the Asian Art Museum
The Center for Asian American Media invites all communities to experience CAAMFest in its annual presentation of Asian and Asian American films and culture. The festival runs May 11-21 and will be a fully in-person event for the first time in several years.
“CAAMFest 2023 is a call to gather,...
‘Stephen Curry: Underrated’ to open Longest-running film festival in San Francisco
Film festival season has arrived. A high point of the spring season is SFFilm, considered the longest-running film festival in the Americas. For eleven days beginning April 13th, a multiplicity of venues will feature intriguing narratives, documentaries and short features from all over the world.
This year’s films will be...
In Wine Country: ‘Jules’ starring Ben Kingsley to open Sonoma International Film Festival
Rated as one of the “top ten destination film festivals” by USA Today, the Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) opens March 22 for five festive days in wine country.
Featuring independent films and a full mix of culinary and social events, the SIFF celebrates its 26th year with a lively...
Mostly British Film Festival: It’s a wrap from the Vogue Theatre in San Francisco
Perhaps the oldest movie house in San Francisco, the Vogue Theatre has survived various changes in ownership. Today this venerable repertory cinema is owned by the SF Neighborhood Theater Foundation, and the venue continues to enrich our movie viewing experiences.
Currently completing its annual return to the Vogue is the...