‘Ask Jane’ a riveting independent film based on true events
Ask for Jane is a riveting independent film shown recently at the Napa Valley Film Festival. Written and directed by Rachel Carey and produced by…
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.
A Private War: “You only cry when you bleed” (Review)
Rosamund Pike stars as celebrated war correspondent Marie Colvin.
First Look Fall Arts: ‘Green Book’ to open Napa Valley Film Festival (Nov. 7 – 11)
Welcome to the eighth annual Napa Valley Film Festival (November 7 – 11), just 47 miles north of San Francisco. Less than a month after…
Film Review: ‘Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ perfect for family holiday time
With drawbridges, castle moats, marching tin soldiers, fog, ravens, shooting stars, and a truly mesmerizing Mouse King, along with a mysterious godfather scientist wearing an…
Film Review: ‘Time for Ilhan’ is about the village, building it, believing in it, sustaining it
Of the many fine documentaries featured in the 2018 Mill Valley Film Festival, Time for Ilhan stands out for its sheer excitement and joy as…
Film Review: ‘Whistleblower of My Lai’ a memorable fusion of opera and documentary
Jeanne Powell reviews The Whistleblower of My Lai, an outstanding documentary from the 2018 Mill Valley Film Festival. Connie Field is the director of this…
Spike Lee and ‘Blackkklansman’: We cannot move forward until we can agree that the U.S. was built on genocide and robbery
Recently at the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco, celebrated film director Spike Lee made an appearance. Favorable word of mouth and substantial press reviews…
‘The Old Man & the Gun’: Robert Redford shines in true heist account (Film Review)
The Old Man & the Gun is a sweet film, based on the true story of serial bank robber Forrest Tucker. David Grann’s article about…
Fahrenheit 11/9 Film Review: Democracy takes work
Filmmaker Michael Moore fears the consequences of a loss of faith in our country, and says it could be the death knell of democracy.
In Review: Common with the San Francisco Symphony
The San Francisco Symphony will launch its bold new 2018-2019 season with an opening night gala on September 5th, featuring violinist Itzhak Perlman. Proceeds from…