In Review: ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’
Stark Insider In Culture: reviewing Paul McGuigan’s Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool. Much has been written about Gloria Grahame (1923 – 1981), the so-called “suicide blonde”…
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 Memorable Evening at SFJAZZ: Savion Glover and Marcus Gilmore (Review)
An acknowledged jazz tap maestro, Savion Glover first performed at SFJAZZ (then called Jazz in the City) in 1989 at age 15.
‘The Post’ and the Battle Between Journalist and Government: Meryl Streep’s performance reason enough to see Spielberg’s new film
What is your duty as a citizen, and to whom is it owed?
‘A Christmas Carol’ at A.C.T. proves once again a wonderful family tradition (Review)
The Bay Area’s favorite holiday tradition returns as American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) presents the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Now in its 41st year…
In Review: Seal performs with SF Symphony, receives thunderous standing ovation
The enthusiastic San Francisco audience went “crazy” with excitement.
San Francisco Stage: ‘Girls of the Golden West’ a colorful story of California’s Gold Rush (Review)
"These artists are going to change opera."
‘The Divine Order’ a gentle reminder of what the ordinary person can accomplish (Review)
In 1971, a young housewife organizes the women of her town to petition for the right to vote.
Film Review: Denzel Washington memorable in ‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.’
And don’t forget the classic soundtrack ranging from Duke Ellington and Pharoah Sanders to George Clinton Jr. and Marvin Gaye.
Film Review: ‘Victoria and Abdul’ makes point without bashing viewer over the head
Stephen Frears’ latest film, Victoria and Abdul, is a sequel of sorts to John Madden’s Mrs. Brown from 1997. Both films feature the incomparable Judi…
Film Review: ‘The Tokyo Night Sky is Always the Densest Shade of Blue’
The Tokyo Night Sky is Always the Densest Shade of Blue is directed by Yuya Ishii, who also directed Sawako Decides in 2010. This latest…