Film Review: ‘Passenger Side’
First, a quick recap. We’re counting down to the Cinequest Film Festival 20, now opening in 15 days on Tuesday, February 23 with a screening of…
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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.
Review: Opera San Jose ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ well done and enjoyable, plus a future star discovery!
First, some quotes about jealousy: “Jealousy in romance is like salt in food. A little can enhance the savor, but too much can spoil the…
New Orleans Saints win Super Bowl, prediction oh-so-close
Every now and then, I just need to take a deep breath, look in the mirror, then write a post about one of my semi-respectable…
Super Sunday Espresso: Creative process, Twitter strikes again, Dicky Fox
Good morning espresso lovers, chatters. It’s Super Sunday, and I think I only watched one game the entire season. A playoff game as a matter…
Opera San Jose: Backstage preview of ‘The Marriage of Figaro’
The Marriage of Figaro opens tonight downtown at Opera San Jose. An opera buffa (comic opera), it was written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and premiered…
Film Review: ‘Paulista (Quanto Dura o Amor?)’
Here’s a well-made film from Brazil. Called Paulista (Quanto Dura o Amor), the second Cinequest screener that Loni and I have watched, it follows the…
Talking Cinequest with San Jose Councilmember Ash Kalra
Fans of Cinequest come from all walks, circles. Ash Kalra, a San Jose Councilmember now in his second term, was gracious enough to spend a…
Social Media and Super Bowl: Game on!
Advertising for this year’s Super Bowl is taking on a decidedly social media flavor. I remember about 10 years ago, the buzz created by the ‘Dot Com’…
San Jose Rep Theatre announces 30th anniversary season (video)
The San Jose Repertory Theatre today announced the lineup for their 30th anniversary season, opening September 2010. The six show schedule includes a World Premiere,…
Cirque du Soleil OVO opens tonight in San Jose
The circus is in town! Chances are, though, it’s not quite how you remember it as a child. Times have changed, let me tell you.…