Young Jean Lee’s latest is only an hour, but it manages to dismantle a lifetime of popular opinions about Christianity. Continue reading A Brief Parable: Young Jean Lee’s ‘Church’ at Crowded Fire
An energetic all-Latinx cast bring life to this paint-by-numbers bio of Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Continue reading Making it Happen: ‘On Your Feet!’ at the SHN Golden Gate Theatre
Shane Black making a new ‘Predator’ film SHOULD be amazing, but it settles for being (barely) above average. Continue reading Watch it Bleed: ‘The Predator’
One of the most volatile events in US history is the backdrop for an ultimately toothless story at the Aurora. Continue reading Not quite Detroit’s Finest: ‘Detroit ‘67’ Bay Area Premiere at Aurora Theatre
Two of the Bay Area’s best companies make the same miscalculation when adapting The Bard. Continue reading Silly Shakespeare Double-Feature: ‘Caesar Maximus’ by We Players AND ‘War of the Roses’ by Cal Shakes
Fine performances and believable visuals elevate a by-the-numbers thriller. Continue reading Decent Results: ‘Searching’ Film Review
Not even an excellent cast and strong direction can breath life into the DOA script by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Continue reading The End can’t come Quick Enough: ‘Everybody’ West Coast Premiere at Cal Shakes
