Cinequest Interview: Cullen Hoback, director FrICTION
Jessica Rabbit once said, “I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way.” Cullen Hoback adds a new wrinkle with his latest film at Cinequest, FrICTION…
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.
Theatre Review: ‘The Caucasian Chalk Circle’ World Premiere throws many curve balls for the senses
The Words on Plays synopsis I read in the passenger seat by a dimly lit book light did not prepare me for what transpired on…
Film Review: ‘Bank Robbery’ (Pangaroov)
Can a man really change? Or is he destined to be who is he, despite the best of intentions? In Bank Robbery, Madis dreams of…
Cinequest On Location: Interviews with The Real Revolutionaries of Silicon Valley (video)
Once there were orchards, now there are silicon chips. Everywhere. In everything. Last night at the California Theatre, The Real Revolutionaries, a new film about…
Indie film marketing: “Douchebag Blend” wins me over Cinequest style
Low budgets combined with passion always seem to bring out creativity and mucho gusto. Tonight at the exquisite Il Fornaio Cinequest soiree, there was much mingling,…
Cutting Ball in New York for first public readings of ‘Diadem’ and ‘Bone to Pick’
On Saturday, February 27 at 1pm, Cutting Ball Theater will present a reading in New York City at New Dramatists, one of our country’s premier…
Cinequest News: Tech and film meet tonight at The Real Revolutionaries, the story of Silicon Valley
It doesn’t get any better than this. What could me a more perfect venue than Cinequest and the California Theatre to host the premiere of…
Film Review: ‘The Escape’ (Flugten)
Highly recommended. It's intense, but you may be surprised where this movie goes; it's unexpected, and unique.
On Location: Cinequest opening night, live action, interviews, updates (video)
At Cinequest, you can always expect the unexpected. Clint and Loni of StarkSilverCreek are again on location for an opening night, this time for the…
Cinequest opens in San Jose with The Good Heart, frenetic energy
Last night the Cinequest Film Festival 20 opened with wild applause and hollering, dancing, food, and, of course, the premiere of The Good Heart. The…