Film Review: ‘The Bone Man’ an Austrian Fargo with German cars and a twist
What is it about great European indies that make them so endlessly fascinating and watchable? The Bone Man is another example, and I think it’ll…
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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: ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ at The Stage is substantive and ambitious
Tom Stoppard’s Rock ‘n’ Roll is an epic, historical journey that explores the impact of rock and roll on the democratic movement in Eastern Block…
Film Review: ‘FrICTION’ a clever “fourth wall” film
What if you were scripted to behave badly? Breaking down the fourth wall—the unseen barrier between actor and viewer—has become somewhat of an interesting trend…
Gone in 60 Seconds: Adobe Youth Voices Cinequest, Charitable Hearts, Rock ‘n’ Roll!
Another week of San Francisco Bay Area living, west coast style. Here’s the weekly video rewind, gone in 60 seconds. Adobe Youth Voices kicked off…
Adobe Youth Voices Cinequest film camp kicks off with bursts of creativity
The Adobe Youth Voices and Cinequest 2010 film camp kicked off yesterday with 30 participants gathering at the Adobe headquarters in downtown San Jose to…
Film Review: ‘Cooking History’ the ultimate Food Network and The History Channel mash-up
Mash-up Food Network with The History Channel and you’d have an intriguing documentary called Cooking History. Chances are, you’ve never seen anything quite like it.…
Film Review: ‘Raspberry Magic’
As a guy it pains me sometimes to use adjectives such as cute, charming, delightful. But these are entirely appropriate for the latest Cinequest screener…
Things To Do: ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ at The Stage opens Saturday
Looking to rock out a little this weekend? Why not check out the new show Rock ‘n’ Roll opening Saturday night at The Stage, downtown…
Cinequest Question of the Day #3 – Film submission, screening process
With only 12 days to go to opening night, our conversation with Cinequest co-founder Halfdan Hussey continues. This time he talks about the film submission…
On Location: ‘Oedipus el Rey’ at Magic Theatre, San Francisco
Do you believe in destiny? In Oedipus el Rey, now playing at Magic Theatre, Oedipus tempts the Gods in an effort to alter fate and…