Three very different Martin Scorsese films play in Bay Area theaters this week. A Kubrick series opens at the New Mission. Festivals & Series The Complete Kubrick opens Friday. The Week's Big Event Stanley Kubrick made only 13 feature films. The New Mission is playing all of them over several weeks. Here's what they're screening: … Continue reading What’s Screening: September 1 – 7
What’s Screening: August 25 – 31
I'm back! For the last three weeks, I haven't watched a single movie. So, let's get going. Vintage cinema A+ The Last Waltz (1978), Roxie, Thursday, 6:40pm The Band played their final concert on Thanksgiving night, 1976. Their guest performers included Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, and Joni Mitchell. Martin Scorsese brought a crew … Continue reading What’s Screening: August 25 – 31
There will be no August
You've already seen Oppenheimer and Barbie, of course. But what else will you see in theaters in the new month? I can't tell you much about the movies playing in theaters this month. For personal reasons, I'm taking the month of August off. But I can give you some suggestions: I didn't have the time … Continue reading There will be no August
Movies I’ve recently seen: July 29
Here are seven films I've seen since mid-June, and not connected with any festival. Surprisingly, and happily, I saw more of them theatrically than at home. They're in order from best to worst: Till Oppenheimer Barbie Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny The Seven Year Itch The Daughter of Dawn Asteroid City A Till (2022) … Continue reading Movies I’ve recently seen: July 29
What’s Screening: July 28 – August 3
Believe it or not, vintage cinema still exists in Bay Area theaters. This week we've got two of Preston Sturges' best comedies, and if you haven't seen them, you're missing much of life's treats. There's also The Beatles, Kurosawa in noir mode, Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece, one of Pixar's best, and the only X-rated film that … Continue reading What’s Screening: July 28 – August 3
What’s Screening: July 21 – 27
If you want vintage cinema playing in Bay Area theaters, follow the auteurs. This week there are movies from Alfred Hitchcock, Spike Lee, Sergio Leone, Luis Buñuel, and Preston Sturges. But some films are not made by directors, but by studios such as RKO or Studio Ghibli. Festivals & Series The San Francisco Jewish Film … Continue reading What’s Screening: July 21 – 27
Four long (and enjoyable) days of silents
I'm coming back from the Castro's major marathon: The San Francisco Silent Film Festival. After the opening Wednesday night, there were four days of very old movies and live music. Each day started at 11:00am, and most of the last films of the day started at about 9:00pm. Opening night with The Iron Mask I'm … Continue reading Four long (and enjoyable) days of silents
What’s Screening: July 14 – 20
Two of my favorite festivals will be playing this week. Outside of the fests (and in them), several worthwhile comedies are playing in Bay Area movie theaters. Festivals & Series The San Francisco Silent Film Festival closes Sunday The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival opens Thursday The San Francisco Frozen Film Festival closes Sunday Festival … Continue reading What’s Screening: July 14 – 20
Jewish Film Festival Previews: Part 2
Last week, I gave you five reviews of films that will play at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. Here's another four. That way you know what you should see (if your taste in movies is like mine). The festival runs from July 20 to August 6. [[I made a mistake when I posted this … Continue reading Jewish Film Festival Previews: Part 2
What’s Screening: July 7 – 13
This week, we have films from Japan, Italy, Mexico, and Warner Brothers. Most of them are pretty good – and all of them will be better in a theater. Festivals & Series Studio Ghibli Festival opens Saturday, and goes through July The San Francisco Silent Film Festival opens Thursday The San Francisco Frozen Film Festival … Continue reading What’s Screening: July 7 – 13
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