Film Review: ’36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime’
36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime 4 out of 5 stars – ‘Poignant and powerful’ Directed by Tarek Albaba Starring Rumana Ahmed, Angi Ali,…
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: ‘Daddio’ an intriguing debut film starring Dakota Johnson, Sean Penn
Daddio 3 out of 5 stars – ‘Worth a look’ Directed and written by Christy Hall Starring Dakota Johnson, Sean Penn, Marcos A. Gonzalez Christy…
SF International Film Festival – Encore Weekend
If you could not fit all your film choices into the recent San Francisco International Film Festival, fear not. Here is your second chance to…
In San Francisco: SFFilm International Festival
Well known for being rooted in the art of film appreciation, the SFFilm Festival returns to the Bay Area for its 67th year. Headquartered in…
Mostly British Film Festival returns to San Francisco
Just around the corner is a cinematic treat for San Francisco Bay area film fans — the Mostly British Film Festival returns. Beginning February 15th,…
Film Review: ‘American Fiction’ and cluelessness in communication
American Fiction 4 out of 5 stars – ‘Highly entertaining’ Directed by Cord Jefferson Written by Cord Jefferson and Percival Everett Starring Jeffrey Wright, Tracee…
In Review: Audra McDonald and another delightful evening with SF Symphony
Audra McDonald with San Francisco Symphony 4 out of 5 stars – ‘A Delightful Evening’ Vocalist Audra McDonald San Francisco Symphony Davies Symphony Hall San…
‘Joan Baez I Am a Noise’: A wealth of information and a trunkful of musical memories
Joan Baez I Am a Noise 4 out of 5 stars – ‘Highly Recommended’ Directed by Miri Navasky, Maeve O’Boyle, Karen O’Connor Starring Joan Baez,…
‘Invisible Beauty’ Film Review: “This is my world too”
Invisible Beauty 4 out of 5 stars – ‘Highly Recommended’ Directed by Bethann Hardison, Frédéric Tcheng Written by Bethann Hardison, Frédéric Tcheng Starring Tyson Beckford,…
Oppenheimer Review: Witness history through the eyes of a gifted director
See this mesmerizing film.