Movie review: Bottle Shock (2008) proves wine alone does not make for great spectacle
As much as I love wine, it alone cannot carry a movie. Where Sideways succeeds, Bottle Shock fails. The difference? The former is about two…
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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.
Yellow Pages: Who still flips through the paper version?
This package was dropped on our door step today and it took me a couple of takes to realize it was the Yellow Pages. I…
Film review: ‘The Last Lullaby’ delivers — Director Jeffrey Goodman one to watch
"Movies today are getting louder, and faster. At some point, it will become illogical." Thankfully this gem of an Indie movie is not one of…
Screening of ‘The Last Lullaby’ and chat with director Jeffrey Goodman
Part of the fun of this club is the secrecy of the film that will be shown.
‘Spelling Bee’ musical: A tasty alphabet soup of zingers and tittups
Otherwise misfits, they find comfort in each others quirkiness and love for lexicon.
Movie Review: ‘Angels & Demons’, San Francisco preview with Quintessa wines
Angels & Demons opens on Friday, May 15, but for a few lucky people around the US a special preview screening was held tonight, May…
Top ten reasons to shop at Trader Joe’s
I had to laugh when I read the latest TJ’s “Fearless Flyer”. It looks like marketing out of the 1800s. Interesting style! In the May…
Classic Car Wash a SF Bay Area tradition
But what I really enjoy is the sense of tranquility I get when just hanging around the joint after paying for the wash.
Top 3 movie twists of all-time
I love a good surprise. It’s part of that magical “ahhhhh” movie moment, when you realize what’s really going on, and just when you thought…