Keanu Reeves has taken over the cinema world
The first half of 2019 is over, and with that, half a year in movies have been shown in theaters around the world.
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Rogen, Theron form unlikely romance that works wonders in ‘Long Shot’
Long Shot is more than just politics, it takes the time to focus on characters and relationships.
‘Avengers: Endgame’ is a finale fit for any Marvel hero or heroine
Hilarious, ambitious and beautiful, this final battle with Thanos is one of cinema’s biggest achievements.
Mexican folklore gets predictable, boring in ‘The Curse of La Llorona’
If you ever hear someone crying in a pitch-black alley, be smart and just walk the other ...
Flaws aside, ‘Pet Sematary’ is a fun horror romp
Author Stephen King’s newest adaptation is brought back to life, remade into something terrifying and fresh.
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‘The Upside’ falls flat, even when Cranston and Hart give their all
I’ll forget about The Upside by next week, when Glass comes out.
Top movies of 2018: Kindness shimmers most
Another year of film, 2018, was packed with duds and absolute marvels.
‘Aquaman,’ for now, washes away fears for DC Extended Universe
As silly as it is to talk to fish, I don’t think I’d make fun of Aquaman ...
Soldiers defend world from Nazi zombies in WWII thriller ‘Overlord’
With a B-movie undertone, Overlord gets much right about what it tries to accomplish.
Powerful, moving ‘Boy Erased’ looks to be award contender
Boy Erased is grounded and real. I can bring myself to see how this could happen to ...
Love, violence gleams on the summertime silver screen
With so many movies coming out this summer, it was difficult to keep up. I did what I could and took in more ...
A parent’s worst nightmare from a virtual view
Social media stalking all of a sudden isn’t so funny now.
Hollywood finally realizes romance comes in all colors
It's 2018, and there is still an unexplored region of cinema that Hollywood can represent better: the ...
Winnie the Pooh meets IRL in ‘Christopher Robin’
With Christopher Robin as their newest live-action adaptation, the Walt Disney Company has an example of what ...
Old man strength can’t carry ‘The Equalizer 2’
The introduction of badass old men in bloody and violent action movies is seemingly never-ending.
Marvel’s mini hero leaps to the quantum realm
The only thing better than seeing the Bay Area represented in a Marvel film is jumping back into the quantum realm.
Blunt violence, realism boil up ‘Sicario’ sequel
Sequels have resulted in some of the worst movies ever made. But sometimes, sequels defy the standards ...
Sale preserves cinematic future for Cerrito Theater
The Cerrito Theater, a popular restored 1937 Art Deco theater in the heart of El Cerrito, will ...
Shallow ‘Fallen Kingdom’ dazzles, disappoints
If a dinosaur is in it, I’m usually all for it. Even if I have to witness ...
Fred Rogers is the hero we need in our neighborhood
In 1968, a children's television show launched on public television. With basic props and a simple set, ...
Jewish Film Festival celebrates 36th year
The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF) is marking a vibrant 36th year by offering 68 films from 16 countries at four venues ...
Roxie Theater series features women filmmakers
San Francisco's Roxie Theater is taking aim at gender bias in the film industry with its new ...
Tales from a bizarre ‘Interstellar’ screening
Something unusual occurred this week at the press screening for Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar.
Now playing in San Francisco
From massive blockbusters to modest indies, The City consistently offers a wide array of cinematic options. If ...
Toxic ‘This Is Where I Leave You’ glows foul
Our hapless modern society is partly responsible for the abhorrent, radioactive hazmat that is Shawn Levy’s latest ...
Robin Williams tribute lights up Roxie
San Francisco's Roxie Theater is hosting a tribute to the late Robin Williams this weekend with showings of some of the actor and ...
Paul Rudd as Ant-Man lands in SF
Actor Paul Rudd as comic hero Ant-Man begins filming in San Francisco this week.
Robin Williams’ film legacy touched us all
It’s no hyperbole to suggest the world will never be the same without Robin Williams.
Garage door fells Harrison Ford on ‘Star Wars’ set
Veteran actor Harrison Ford was airlifted to a hospital after suffering an ankle injury.
‘A Million Ways to Die’ buried in stupid
Seth MacFarlane's latest is laced with enough poop, piss and penis joke to last a lifetime.
SF International Film Festival shines on world stage
The good, the bad and the ugly all played the 57th annual SFIFF.
‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’ stuck on repeat
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is derivative filmmaking with hardly an ounce of originality.
Spectrum of film fans keeps movie-going fun
Quality of the films aside, the people who attended the screenings piqued my interest.
Fatal attraction fuels midlife crisis in ‘Breathe In’
Director Drake Doremus' "Breathe In" tells of a father at a moral crossroads.
‘Bad Words’ make for a good movie
Underneath Bad Words' thick layer of snark, there is heart. You just have to dig deep. Very ...
‘Divergent’ fails book-to-film translation
With a script lacking substance and intrigue, one can only hope 'Divergent' improves upon its inevitable expansion.
