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.
‘Kidnap’ Film Review: Halle Berry is relentless in pursuit of her goal
Halle Berry’s latest film causes us to see her in a new light, perhaps in keeping with this summer’s other action films – a...
Ali Paris Trio Concert Review: First rate flamenco, from Morocco to Andalucia
Last night, the Ali Paris Trio and friends filled the modest stage at Old First Church with passionate music. The international crowd included families...
Sofia Coppola’s ‘The Beguiled’ complex, haunting, impressive (Review)
Sofia Coppola received the best director award at the Cannes Film Festival for her film version of The Beguiled, adapted from a 1966 southern...
Film Review: ‘Mali Blues’ a standout documentary
Director Lutz Gregor's film was a special highlight at the Mendocino Film Festival.
Preview: 12th annual Mendocino Film Festival
The 12th annual Mendocino Film Festival invites you to “travel the world from the edge of your seat,” with venues this year in Mendocino...
Film Review: An entertaining ‘King Arthur’ (Legend of the Sword)
Guy Ritchie's 'King Arthur' (Legend of the Sword) opens today. Film critic Jeanne Powell has a first look review for Stark Insider.
The new Warner...
‘The Long Excuse’ and the refusal to acknowledge loss (Film Review)
Stark Insider indie film review: The Long Excuse which recently screened at the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM).
Writer-director Miwa Nishikawa’s thoughtfully woven film is...
SFFILM: ‘The Wedding Ring’ a welcome and joyous remembrance (Review)
Stark Insider indie film review: The Wedding Ring (original title: (HAWSA) ZIN'NAARIYÂ!) which recently screened at the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM).
Director Rahmatou Keïta has...
Strong directing and Seana Kerslake win us over in ‘A Date for Mad Mary’ at San Francisco Film Festival
Stark Insider indie film review: A Date for Mad Mary which recently screened at the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM).
Director Darren Thornton’s 2016 comedy...
Wedding Ring, Long Excuse: On location at the San Francisco International Film Festival
Jeanne Powell is on the ground at the annual San Francisco International Film Festival. Here's her quick look at the influential fest.
The San Francisco...