The San Francisco Silent Film Festival opens its four-day run on Thursday. The Big Uneasy, Elmwood, opens Friday; Rafael, Monday, 7:15. We associate comedian Harry Shearer with mockumentaries (Spinal Tap, A Mighty Wind), but now he’s made the real thing. In his first true documentary (which I haven’t yet seen), Shearer examines the causes of … Continue reading What’s Screening: July 8 – 14
Day: July 8, 2011
The Red Vic’s Final Days
I just came home from a two-day mini-vacation, and what do I find? The Red Vic will definitely close on July 25—less than three weeks away. This seemed likely back in March, but it’s an absolute fact, now. Among the final films are Babe, Stop Making Sense, Touch of Evil, and The Last Waltz. The … Continue reading The Red Vic’s Final Days
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