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All The Cool Stuff Coming To Hulu In March 2024
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

San Francisco Art Institute is Saved With New Ownership
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

Ruby Room in Oakland REOPENS!
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.

The Amazing International Films at BAMPFA This Spring
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

Fishnets and Film: The Drag Themed Festival!
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

All The Cool Stuff Coming To Netflix In March 2024
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

Macy’s in Downtown San Francisco is Closing…and it Was Totally Predictable
It was announced on Tuesday morning that Macy’s would be closing 150 “underproductive” stores nationwide. Shortly afterwards the news broke that the Macy’s in downtown San Francisco would be one of the casualties. We all know that there’s going to be a lot of public handwringing and teeth gnashing about

SF Ballet’s Swan Lake is as Addictive as Quack
A review of Swan Lake written in bird puns. You didn’t ask for it, but you’re welcome.