Film Critic Roger Ebert Succumbs to Cancer
Long-time film critic Roger Ebert, who helped cement the phrase “two thumbs up” into the American lexicon died today after battling cancer for several years, according to reports.
Photos: ‘Spark’ Burning Man Film Premiere at SXSW
The South By Southwest madness is under way in Austin, and this year Burning Man is along for the ride with the premiere of Spark: A Burning Man Story at the SXSW film festival.
Visual Artist Leo Villareal Discusses Motivation for The Bay Lights
Reporters from throughout the Bay Area gathered in the Ferry Building today for a press conference to discuss The Bay Lights art installation on the Bay Bridge with visual artist Leo Villareal, project organizer Ben Davis and San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee.
Five One-Liners From Mike Tyson’s One-Man Show in SF
“Thank you for coming out and welcome to my living room” is how Mike Tyson greeted San Francisco on the opening night of his one-man show, Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth, at Orpheum Theater.
2013 Oscar Predictions
The 2013 Academy Awards arrive with the usual red-carpet pomp on Sunday and the year’s best films. Our film reviewers, who caught most of the films during review screenings throughout the year, share predictions on who will win and who should win.
Reggie Watts Returns for SF Sketchfest Reggidency
As Reggie Watts has grown in popularity, SF comedy fans have watched him move up from Hemlock Tavern’s small stage to multiple sold out gigs at The Independent and a gig at Outside Lands last year. He returns for his second Reggidency at SF Sketchfest, three nights of comedy with a different collaborator each night.
Mollusk Surf Shop to Debut Poster Show Friday
“Like art, surfing can be beautiful and freeing. And, save dropping in or cutting off, surfing doesn’t have rules,” says Mia Sullivan of Mollusk Surf Shop, a charming space in the Outer Sunset that is owned and run by a group of local artists.
Lion King Smashes SHN Orpheum Box Office Record
Running 16 years with over 70 major art awards and currently the highest-grossing Broadway show to date, it’s no surprise that the North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King has broken the box office record at the SHN Orpheum Theatre.
Dita Von Teese Brings Strip Strip Hooray to The Fillmore
After 20 years of modeling and performing, Dita Von Teese is the modern-day ambassador of all things burlesque in the U.S. and abroad, but until recently her live performances have not been seen outside of private high-end events and infrequent one-off engagements.
2012 Academy Awards Predictions
Hollywood’s biggest night is coming up February 26 with the 84th Annual Academy Awards. Our film critics weigh with their predictions for the biggest awards of the night.
Anatomy of a Mural in Polk Gulch
Artists responsible for a Native American themed mural in San Francisco’s lower Polk Street neighborhood discuss their inspiration and intentions.
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