Pasolini, Poet of Cinema

Newly struck 35-mm restored prints of Pasolini's <i>tutti quanti</i> (all of them) grace the 200-seat Pacific Film Archives in Berkeley, Sept. 20-Oct. 31. This weekend the Castro Theatre and Roxie Theater show six.

by Kilian Melloy | Sep 12, 2013

Spirit of 1776

While "1776" does count on a patriot lump in the throat by its end, the flag waving is tempered by the painful compromises made to get each of the 13 colonies to sign the declaration.

by Kilian Melloy | Sep 16, 2013

Owner Nixes Gay Plan for SOMA Club

A mostly gay group of individuals seeking to operate a vacant nightlife space in San Francisco's South of Market district had their proposal rejected and are now seeking a new venue.

by Kilian Melloy | Sep 15, 2013

Chiu Enters Assembly Race

David Chiu has a deep well of support within the city's LGBT community and long has fought for LGBT rights.

by Kilian Melloy | Sep 13, 2013

Pride CEO Departs Amid Board Election

Just days after the abrupt resignation of San Francisco Pride CEO Earl Plante, several candidates hoping to win seats on the board that oversees the annual parade and festival met in the Castro.

by Kilian Melloy | Sep 12, 2013

Condoms in Porn Bill Progresses

Three porn actors have tested positive for HIV in recent weeks as a bill that would mandate condom use in the industry heads toward the governor, keeping alive debate over whether condoms should be mandatory.

by Kilian Melloy | Sep 14, 2013

Hackathons Reach Out to Trans Community

A few members of Oakland's queer, transgender, people of color community are working to make hackathons feel more relevant and accessible to different demographics.

by Kilian Melloy | Sep 12, 2013

Symphony & Opera: A Fall Preview

Looks like it might be time to put down the umbrella drink, brew a pot of coffee, and make a little list. The fall season is here, and it is filled with promise.

by Kilian Melloy | Sep 9, 2013

Out There :: Location, Location, Location

"World Film Locations San Francisco" is a collection of 46 pieces on scenes shot in San Francisco, from cinema's earliest days through Contagion (2011).

by Kilian Melloy | Sep 5, 2013

Autumn at the Movies

With the traditional Oscar-bait races getting an early head start powered by Richard Linklater's "Before Midnight," Ryan Coogler's "Fruitvale Station" and "Lee Daniels' The Butler," it's time to catch up with other early favorites.

by Kilian Melloy | Sep 6, 2013


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