April 2024 Weekends Are For Film Festivals (Mostly)
There are fewer theatrical venues available. Returning to the in-theater experience still proves a hard lift for way too many viewers. And the 800-pound gorilla known in film festival circles as the San Francisco International Film Festival (hereafter “SFFILM”) has radically downsized in scale and scope this year. Should this
The 2024 San Francisco Independent Film Festival is Here!
The San Francisco Independent Film Festival (hereafter “SF IndieFest”) is back with its 26th edition. Running from February 8-18, 2024 principally at the Roxie Theater and online, this year’s edition features 55 short films and 35 feature films from 15 countries. SF IndieFest offerings may not be the cinematic version
Baruch Porras-Hernandez: Spreading Laughter & Uplifting Community
A living, breathing cyclone of creativity and sharp wit resides in San Francisco. He draws artists to him, and then uplifts them in community. His name is Baruch Porras-Hernandez. If you haven’t been to see one of his curated shows, you most definitely should. Baruch is a writer, performer, organizer,
SFFILM’s Doc Stories 2023: #MeToo, Soccer, and More
Want to groove to the music of Little Richard and Jon Batiste? How about pumping your fist in the air as the predecessors of Brandi Chastain and Megan Rapinoe score goals? Or why not get your mind blown by the art of Germany’s greatest living contemporary artist? All these experiences
Best Bay Area Events for 10/3-10/9
By Jerucifer, Arts & Events Editor We have officially made it to my favorite season and my favorite month of the year!! October always keeps it fun (even when it’s spooky) and Halloween events are popping up all over the place! Here’s what I’m most excited about for the week of
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Best Bay Area Events for 9/26-10/2
By Jerucifer, Arts & Events Editor Just when you thought things might slow down, the Bay hits us with an awesome week like this one! We’ve got festivals and creep-tastic events kicking off Spooky Season! Here’s what I’m most excited about for the week of 9/26… Partners’ Events Terror Vault: The
Not at Burning Man? Nothing to Do? Not Anymore!
By Jerucifer, Arts & Events Editor For anyone who wasn’t able to “go home” this year to the burn, you are sure to have a great time sticking around in the Bay! Lots of free events to give you a taste of the capitalism-free vibe of the Playa, right here
4-Star Theater To Host Martin Scorsese Non-Gangster Film Retrospective
Director Martin Scorsese has helmed such gangster films as “Goodfellas,” “The Departed,” and “The Irishman.” But just because he’s done films about organized crime does not mean he deserves to be known only as a director of gangster films. If the upcoming adaptation of “Killers Of The Flower Moon” does