5 day theater recap: Tragedy, tragedy, orthopedic ménage à trois, tragedy, tragedy
This is, dare I say, precisely why we write about more than just theater here on SSC. Wine comes to mind. I'm fortunate it...
Cinequest film review: Library politics meets goth in dark comedy ‘Shelf Life’
Who knew a library could be grounds for such wicked office politics? It all starts when a fresh-out-of-rehab goth slacker Nikki Reynolds (Betsy Brandt)...
Cinequest launches marketing campaign for Cinequest Film Festival 20
Here it is. The sparkling new marketing campaign for Cinequest Film Festival 20 kicks off with this artwork and a teaser video. Posted first...
An Opera House in the middle of nowhere?
I recently received a note from Sandy Scheller regarding Amargosa Opera House.
Ever since I watched the documentary on this magical opera house in the...
Cinequest film: ‘Batad’ a heart-warming story of honor, loyalty and tradition
We've been working our way through the catalog of Cinequest DVD releases leading up to the 20th anniversary for the festival in February 2010. And...
Sunday espresso: A profound Tiger, Cinequest 20, the ultimate leading economic indicator
For some crazy reason I thought things around here might slow down, every so slightly, with the holiday season in full swing. Instead, our...
Movie Review: ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ entertains with tricks in time
'The Time Traveller's Wife' is another movie amongst several that deals with the theme of true love transcending time. Others in this category include...
Cinequest: ‘Beresina or The Last Days of Switzerland’
In the mood for something different? How about an eccentric Swiss black comedy? Yes. I know what you're thinking. Not another eccentric Swiss black...
Cinequest announces pass holder and contributor programs for 2010 festival
Cinequest, one of the country's most influential and fastest growing film festivals—not to mention the pride of San Jose—has announced pass holder and contributor...
Movie Review: Julie & Julia is part french cuisine masterpiece and part overcrowded mushrooms
Ever since the movie Julie & Julia arrived in cinemas, I've been meaning to go see it. The wonderful write up by Pat Reardon...
