‘Night Comes On’ a somber, tender debut for director Jordana Spiro
Attending the San Francisco Film Festival is always an enjoyable experience, but the opportunity to discover talented new directors and writers is a separate delight…
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.
36th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival in Full Swing: Tuck & Patti (Review)
The repertoire of Tuck and Patti deftly illustrates the purpose of this venue — bring people together across the Americas to celebrate music, love and…
‘Tully’ Film Review: Charlize Theron delivers moving portrayal of overwhelmed mother
The San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFilm) continues to impress as it celebrates 56 years of presenting innovative documentaries and extraordinary films over a two-week…
San Francisco International Film Festival: Erika Cohn’s ‘The Judge’ impresses (Review)
Religious courts in Asia Minor historically banned women from adjudicating domestic and family matters – both the Shari’a courts of Islam and the Rabbinic courts…
Navigating the trauma of foster care in ‘Night Comes On’
Directed by Jordana Spiro, Night Comes On had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. And it was also an official selection of the…
Filipino food has finally arrived: First time director’s documentary reminds us why (Review)
Value what your mom made you.
Actress Charlize Theron honored at San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM)
The San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM) continues to impress as it celebrates 56 years of presenting innovative documentaries and extraordinary films over a two-week…
‘Back to Burgundy’ a sweet, engaging film about trials and tribulations of family life in the wine business (Review)
So many decisions to make when a winemaker dies.
Disney’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ indeed a love letter for people who are young at heart (Review)
Is there a better message for today’s world? See this film, and prepare to believe.
‘Thoroughbreds’ an eye-catching film with haunting images (Review)
Cory Finley’s script, Lyle Vincent’s vivid cinematography and musical interludes chosen by Erik Friedlander combine to offer a witty but devastating portrait of upper-class suburban…