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In ‘Fallout,’ Tom Cruise takes back summer, one stunt at a time
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Find a better action movie this summer.Read More
Old man strength can’t carry ‘The Equalizer 2’
The introduction of badass old men in bloody and violent action movies is seemingly never-ending.Read More
Marvel’s mini hero leaps to the quantum realm
The only thing better than seeing the Bay Area represented in a Marvel film is jumping back into the quantum realm. Read More
Blunt violence, realism boil up ‘Sicario’ sequel
Sequels have resulted in some of the worst movies ever made. But sometimes, sequels defy the standards and actually care about crafting a compelling story.Read More
Shallow ‘Fallen Kingdom’ dazzles, disappoints
If a dinosaur is in it, I’m usually all for it. Even if I have to witness the slow death Hollywood is carrying out to a beloved franchise. The...Read More
Fred Rogers is the hero we need in our neighborhood
In 1968, a children's television show launched on public television. With basic props and a simple set, weirdly enough, it succeeded.Read More
Incredible addition to super-powered Pixar roster
Remember that time Pixar didn’t make a sequel to the beloved and classic The Incredibles?Read More
Flaws can’t drag down hopped-up ‘Ocean’s 8’
The job is simple: get in, get the jewelry and get out. If life could be so straightforward.Read More
Raunchier and bloodier, ‘Deadpool 2’ doesn’t disappoint
You’re a smart-mouthed cancer survivor given the power of regeneration through painful torture. What do you do for fun?Read More
‘Moonlight’ shines as surprise ending flips Oscar history
It was a moment that would go down in Oscars history, for all the wrong reasons.Read More
Jewish Film Festival celebrates 36th year
The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF) is marking a vibrant 36th year by offering 68 films from 16 countries at four venues throughout the Bay Area.Read More
On Christopher Nolan and ‘Interstellar’
What establishes Interstellar as a piece of art worthy of our attention and further examination is its vision of the future. Read More
Tales from a bizarre ‘Interstellar’ screening
Something unusual occurred this week at the press screening for Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar.Read More
Now playing in San Francisco
From massive blockbusters to modest indies, The City consistently offers a wide array of cinematic options. If you're overwhelmed with movie choices, here are a few picks to get...Read More
Affleck shines in hypnotic ‘Gone Girl’
What are you thinking? It’s the age-old question we’ve been posing our entire lives.Read More
Casual ‘Two Night Stand’ an unsatisfying romp
Mark Nichols’ directorial debut "Two Night Stand" doesn't play by the rules of romance.Read More
Toxic ‘This Is Where I Leave You’ glows foul
Our hapless modern society is partly responsible for the abhorrent, radioactive hazmat that is Shawn Levy’s latest film.Read More
Robin Williams’ film legacy touched us all
It’s no hyperbole to suggest the world will never be the same without Robin Williams.Read More
Zendaya cast as Aaliyah in upcoming biopic
Oakland-born Zendaya Coleman will play late R&B superstar Aaliyah in an upcoming biopic.Read More