At Fan Expo San Francisco, a panel on Drag and Burlesque discussed the intersection of drag, burlesque, and pop culture, highlighting the importance of marginalized communities and the power of performance art to push boundaries and challenge traditional notions of gender, sexuality, and identity.

The 21st Another Hole In The Head Film Festival features a variety of science fiction, horror, and fantasy films, including “Chainsaws Were Singing,” “I’d Rather Be Turned Into Cat Food,” and “Turn It Off,” as well as a live performance of the score for “Night Of The Living Dead” and a 40th anniversary screening of “The Terminator.”

“The CJM’s sabbatical will allow for innovative ideation and experimentation, as well as exploration of new ways to reach wider audiences. This temporary closure will enable The Museum to thoroughly evaluate its financial framework and engage in intense planning and organizational assessment, with the clear goal of emerging as a more resilient organization.”

Running from November 2-3, 2024, the Roxie Theater in collaboration with CiNEOLA presents the fifth annual Colombia On Film series.  Co-presenters for this series are Rox Cine and the Colombian Consulate of San Francisco. 

The 47th edition of the Mill Valley Film Festival will feature a diverse lineup of films, including documentaries, biopics, and dramas, as well as a tribute to actor Jude Law, and a documentary on the struggles of right-wing activists in Hungary.

Netflix’s September lineup features a range of films and series, including a documentary about the Apollo 13 mission, a true-crime documentary about a mother’s search for her missing daughter, and a reality show featuring a martial arts officer and a probation officer working together.

Call the Fall 2024 programs at the Berkeley Art Museum Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) demonstrations of the possibilities of the cinematic medium.  There is nothing inherently wrong in watching a movie just to be entertained.  (This writer would add the caveat that the entertainment would have to be done well,

September is the month when the broadcast networks traditionally debut their new shows.  Hulu this September follows suit in its way with its streaming of interesting series from such places as Fox and FX.  Brian Jordan Alvarez headlines a dramedy about trying to be a gay teacher in a very