First Look: Cirque du Soleil’s new show on ice ‘Crystal’ (Photos)
For the first time ever a Cirque du Soleil show is hitting the ice. Crystal, the company’s 42nd production, features world-class ice skaters and acrobats…
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‘The Post’ and the Battle Between Journalist and Government: Meryl Streep’s performance reason enough to see Spielberg’s new film
What is your duty as a citizen, and to whom is it owed?
‘Luzia’ by Cirque du Soleil opens at Dodger Stadium, L.A. (BTS Video)
“A fun weeknight out @cirquedusoleil with the kiddos and my parents 🏟 #LUZIA” Cirque du Soleil’s new show Luzia – A Waking Dream of Mexico apparently has Jessica Alba’s…
Twin Peaks’ Kyle MacLachlan on Golden Globe nomination: “It’s very surreal”
Describing Twin Peaks as surreal is a pretty common assessment, especially given director David Lynch’s penchant for using abstract artists such as Francis Bacon and René…
‘A Christmas Carol’ at A.C.T. proves once again a wonderful family tradition (Review)
The Bay Area’s favorite holiday tradition returns as American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) presents the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Now in its 41st year…
Stark Insider Interview: Director Petra Volpe, ‘The Divine Order’ and Suffrage
"God doesn’t want women to be in politics. God has created the world with clearly assigned roles and if we mix up that order it’s…
Fighting fascism at Berkeley Rep: ‘Watch on the Rhine’ (Review)
Lead photo: (front row, l to r) Jonah Horowitz (Bodo Muller), Emma Curtin (Babette Muller), and Elijah Alexander (Kurt Muller); (back row, l to r) Sarah…
Rolling Stone, Vulture, Cahiers du Cinéma name ‘Twin Peaks: The Return’ best of 2017
But can David Lynch's surreal exploration of small town American life win at the Golden Globes?
In Review: Seal performs with SF Symphony, receives thunderous standing ovation
The enthusiastic San Francisco audience went “crazy” with excitement.
Stark Insider Short Film Collection shot on Panasonic GH5, Sony a6500, RED Scarlet-W
Lesson learned: at the end of the day the least important thing is ... the camera.