Joel Coen is celebrated for his dark and often humorous films, all of which have been written, directed, and produced alongside his brother Ethan Coen. The Coen brothers’ films include cult classics such as The Big Lebowski, Fargo, Raising Arizona, and Blood Simple, among many others.  They have been nominated for thirteen Academy Awards and have won four, including

The Brazilian musician singer/songwriter and actor, Seu Jorge is considered to be a renewer of Brazilian pop samba. Seu Jorge was the lead singer of the band Farofa Carioca, writing most of the songs on their 1998 debut album Moro no Brasil.  In 2001 he released Samba Esporte Fino, a

  Acclaimed actress Frances McDormand has appeared in numerous films including Fargo, Burn After Reading, Mississippi Burning, Moonrise Kingdom, and my favorite movie, Wonder Boys.  While her Oscar-winning performance as a tenacious Minnesota police officer in the Coen brothers’ film Fargo brought her widespread fame, her supporting roles and her uncompromising approach to acting had

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On the edges of Chinatown and North Beach there’s a basement gin joint that takes a secret pass code to enter. Once past the fake door of the sham clock repair shop, you find yourself inside a gambling den and cabaret that’s been filled to the brim with bathtub hooch. Outside, Prohibition has cleaned the streets but you’re a member of the 1930s social elite — low on morals and high on strong cocktails.

Want a free day to work at Covo to try it out? Just tell them “Broke-Ass Stuart sent me” at the front desk. This offer is good till January 31st, 2017.  I’ve been working from home for a long time. Too long really. So long I even made up this funny

Guest Post by Lucy Kang A version of this story was originally broadcast on KALW’s Crosscurrents. Kat Callaway doesn’t waste words when I ask her if she’s planning to vote next week. Her answer? Hell yes. Kat’s enthusiasm is unsurprising. She has been the picture of political engagement since arriving

Natasha Kmeto is an electronic producer/vocalist dedicated to the art of emotional engagement. Writing, producing, and performing all her material, Kmeto combines her sensuous voice with a dancefloor ethic, exuding a thoughtful physicality that rewards openness and vulnerability. Stylistically she explores the lines intersected by RnB, soul, and dance music,