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 Village,…
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.
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…
In Review: Le Perez performs at Society Cabaret, Hotel Rex
Society Cabaret musical presentations at the Hotel Rex have been called “the essential San Francisco experience,” with quality performers in an acclaimed venue featuring excellent…
‘The Comedian’ Film Review: De Niro leads all-star cast with convincing performance
Director Taylor Hackford has been creating critically acclaimed films for decades, and The Comedian is no exception. Starring Robert De Niro, Edie Falco, Patti LuPone and…
Sweet Honey in the Rock takes us all to a better, higher place (Review)
Celebrating the Holydays.
Must-See Theater: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at A.C.T. (Review)
Of all the Christmas pageants performed in the Bay Area during the holiday season, A.C.T.’s annual offering of A Christmas Carol has evolved into a…