The concert documentary didn't start with Woodstock, Gimme Shelter, or even Monterey Pop. In fact, it didn't even start with rock 'n' roll. But it just may have started with Jazz on a Summer's Day. Shot in and around the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival, and released a year later, it's one of the best of its kind. First, there's the … Continue reading Jazz on a Summer’s Day on Blu-ray
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In Bay Area Virtual Cinema & Drive-ins: September 4 – 10
What's available this week? An ugly dog ruins a family. Shrek and Chadwick Boseman go to the drive-in. Norma Rae Bangladesh-style. A Scandinavian vampire. Two music documentaries - one starring Jimmy Carter. Virtual Festivals SF DocFest continues through the week and beyond. Read my preview. Bay Area theaters with virtual cinema Balboa BAMPFA Cerrito Elmwood … Continue reading In Bay Area Virtual Cinema & Drive-ins: September 4 – 10
In Bay Area Virtual Cinema: August 21 – 27
What do we have in virtual cinema this week? A one-shot crime thriller from Germany, a farewell to a great American, drummers, jazz greats, and four special events hosted by the Bay Area's silent film museum. Bay Area theaters with virtual cinema Balboa BAMPFA Cerrito Elmwood Lark New Mission Rafael Roxie Vogue Special online events … Continue reading In Bay Area Virtual Cinema: August 21 – 27
In Bay Area Virtual Cinema: August 14 – 20
Boots Riley, Humphrey Bogart, trans prostitutes, a fearless photographer, fire, and music. You can watch some or all of these this week through the magic of virtual cinema. Bay Area theaters with virtual cinema Balboa BAMPFA Cerrito Elmwood Lark New Mission Rafael Roxie Vogue Special online events Roxie Quick Takes: Boots Riley, Roxie, Wednesday, 6:00 … Continue reading In Bay Area Virtual Cinema: August 14 – 20