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Movie Review: Something in the Air
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Movie Review: Something in the Air

Olivier Assaya’s latest effort is a meandering, if at times uninspired, coming-of-age tale during France’s youth rebellion of the early 1970’s.

Abandoned Objects and Spaces as Memories at Alter Space

Abandoned Objects and Spaces as Memories at Alter Space

Posted by Zane Johnston on Jul 3, 2012

The latest exhibition at Alter Space transforms the walls of the gallery space by adding print and paint while creating the illusion of meandering through an old abandoned house. 

Brainy Black Humor Infuses the Art of David Shrigley

Brainy Black Humor Infuses the Art of David Shrigley

Posted by Zane Johnston on Jun 30, 2012

In San Francisco, for many of us, our pets are almost like children and the thought of losing one brings so much trepidation that surely some of us have jokingly considered stuffing our pug or Pomeranian postmortem.

Movie Review: People Like Us
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Movie Review: People Like Us

Posted by Mel Valentin on Jun 29, 2012

As a writing-producing duo, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci are practically synonymous with big-budget blockbusters. Kurtzman and Orci’s writing and producing credits include the first two entries in the Transformers franchise, Cowboys & Aliens, the Star Trek reboot and next summer’s sequel, and Mission: Impossible III. They’ve profitably ventured into TV too (e.g., Fringe and Hawaii 5-0).

Movie Review: Ted
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Movie Review: Ted

Posted by Martin Malloy on Jun 29, 2012

Seth MacFarlane makes the jump from prime time animation to live action film and, despite a few stumbles, mostly finds success with Ted.

Movie Review: To Rome With Love
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Movie Review: To Rome With Love

Posted by Mel Valentin on Jun 29, 2012

After the biggest commercial hit of his career, not to mention another Academy Award for Best Screenplay (Midnight in Paris), Woody Allen is back for his 43rd film as writer-director, To Rome With Love.

Mission Landmark Adobe Books to Close
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Mission Landmark Adobe Books to Close

Posted by Zane Johnston on Jun 27, 2012

Adobe Books, a 24-year-old neighborhood institution, has announced they will be closing their doors at the end of August much to the chagrin of local readers.

Interview: Photographer Dallis Willard In Conversation

Interview: Photographer Dallis Willard In Conversation

Posted by Zane Johnston on Jun 25, 2012 | One Comment

Local photographer Dallis Willard takes photos that capture the essence of San Francisco, working in a way that makes the quotidian come alive through the eccentric characters and situations he comes across traversing the city streets.

SFMOMA to Pursue Innovative Projects During Closure

SFMOMA to Pursue Innovative Projects During Closure

Posted by Zane Johnston on Jun 22, 2012

The town has been abuzz with the recent news that SFMOMA could be closed for close to three years to perform public-friendly renovations and a major expansion that will double the amount of gallery space.

Movie Review: Brave

Movie Review: Brave

Posted by Mel Valentin on Jun 21, 2012

Over almost 20 years and 12 films, Pixar Animation Studios has developed a well-earned reputation for combining popular entertainment and artistic innovation. The Bay Area based animation studio returns this weekend with Brave.

SF IndieFest Announces New Northern California Action/Sports Film Festival
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SF IndieFest Announces New Northern California Action/Sports Film Festival

Posted by Martin Malloy on Jun 21, 2012

SF IndieFest, curator of some of the best film festivals in the Bay Area (SF IndieFest, Another Hole in the Head, SF Documentary Film Festival), announced a new addition to its lineup with the Northern California Action/Sports Film Festival, September 28-30.

Ernest Cline Discusses New Novel, Announces DeLorean Giveaway

Ernest Cline Discusses New Novel, Announces DeLorean Giveaway

Posted by Zane Johnston on Jun 20, 2012

If you’ve seen Back to the Future more times than you can count, love the films of John Hughes, think New Wave music is still top notch and have dreamed of owning your own DeLorean, Ernest Cline might be your new favorite author.