It’s as distressing a time on the planet as ever, a one-sided war blasting historic communities in Gaza to smithereens with United States tax dollars funding the whole thing. There are storms blowing the Bay Area sideways, more common and destructive thanks to climate change, and an ever-increasing wealth gap

This March on Hulu can be called “embarrassment of riches” month.  Loved “Poor Things” and/or “The Zone Of Interest?”  See acclaimed earlier films by the directors of these current hits.  Missed the Casey Affleck drama that screened as part of this year’s Noise Pop Film Festival?  It’s screening again from

Last year, The San Francisco Art Institute made headlines as it declared bankruptcy, revealing debts exceeding $10 million while only 41 students were actively enrolled. The dire situation prompted the eventual demise of the beloved art education institution. After its closure, a beacon of hope has emerged – the school

The journey from impending closure to salvation is a testament to the resilience of community spirit and the enduring legacy of this iconic Oakland establishment.

Tom Lehrer famously sang “Spring is here, A-suh-puh-ring is here, life is skittles and life is beer.”  But whereas poisoning pigeons in the park helped Lehrer make the season complete, there are far less lethal ways cinephiles can celebrate the Spring season at the Berkeley Art Museum Pacific Film Archive

Do you ever think you might enjoy Drag performance and queer cinema paired with alcohol and tasty nibbles? Robby Kendall, the CEO of the drag-themed film festival, Fishnets and Films has got you covered! The next event is at New Parkway Theater on March 2nd. It’s a “Let’s Talk About

Who’d have thought some of the more intriguing items on Netflix this March would involve a Korean fried chicken nugget, Millie Bobby Brown wearing a figurative dragonslayer hat, or Barack Obama’s and Hilary Clinton’s spiritual predecessor in the presidential horse race? But being willing to be surprised by what’s unexpectedly