An artist’s perspective on special effects in film (Video)
The Stan Winston School has posted this short, riveting behind-the-scenes look at the famous "chestbursting" scene from Alien. It begs the question: Does an overreliance…
Culture
Explore San Francisco and Bay Area culture through theater reviews, film, contemporary art, and creative events. Featuring original artwork by Loni Stark, film reviews by Jeanne Powell, and insights by ATCA member Clinton Stark.
Theater Review: ‘After the Revolution’ in Berkeley
All these characters are infused with something so true that you open your heart to them. These are all people you know, love, argue about…
Bring on the Champagne: Audra McDonald at SF Symphony Opening Gala
McDonald has one of the biggest, most generous stage personalities on this side of Yo-Yo Ma – and a voice so warm and lush with…
Thanks Lotfi
I was personally touched by Lotfi's generousness when he took some time out of his very busy schedule in 2011 while judging the Irene Dalis…
And Miss Reardon Drinks A Little
If you enjoy theatre that is ripe with female energy, “Miss Reardon” is right up your alley, with at least five different types of female…
Crossing borders: American Dream
Any writer will love this character, whose identity and hopes for the future are embedded in verb tenses and for whom the transitive is blasphemous.
Cirque du Soleil ‘Amaluna’ coming to San Francisco (Preview)
Amaluna is a fusion of the words ama, which refers to “mother” in many languages, and luna, which means “moon”; a symbol of femininity that…
One of a kind: The Goat Rodeo Sessions
I wish Goat Rodeo was around in 1999, because something this huge was needed to say goodbye to the old millennium, while looking forward to…
Sparrows Dance
Given the limited setting (the film takes place almost entirely within an apartment) and the relaxed pacing and camerawork, Sparrows Dance at times feels like…
Other Desert Cities
Just when I thought the play was going nowhere fast comes the crisp, beautifully constructed second act. To use an oft-overused expression, there are, indeed,…