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Belfast

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2012

    Irish Song Lyrics Rule: 10 Great Lines From Irish Musicians

    We'll leave the debates over why the Irish are such champions of the written word -- Is it the island's strong oral traditions surrounding the seanchai, or storyteller? The rich vein of Celtic folklore? The really awesome beer? -- to folks who are much smarter and more sober. The Irish count four No ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2011

    Steve McQueen on Shame, Sex Addiction, and Self-Imposed Imprisonment

    A prediction: One day soon, when we enter "Steve McQueen" in a web search, the results will be equally divided between the iconic Hollywood star and the rising English filmmaker. Despite any confusion the filmmaker may yet experience, he has already established a bracing, distinctive voice that call ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2011

    Jello Biafra's 'Ultimate Third Rail': Why the Outspoken SF Punk Rocker Abandoned Plans to Play in Israel

    Last summer, SF punk rocker, notorious political rabble-rouser, and former Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra was booked to perform in Israel, along with his band, the Guantanamo School of Medicine, in support of their new Enhanced Methods of Questioning EP. But their plans raised quite a controver ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2011

    Soundtracking a Soul-Cleansing Trip to Ireland

    Flickr/Dargott72​ In the Irish town of Recess, there is a monument that proclaims: "On this site in 1897 nothing happened." I've never visited Recess during what has essentially become biennial excursions to Ireland; I've only passed by during bumpy bus rides from Galway to Clifden and back. ... More >>

  • Music

    May 25, 2011

    Stiff Little Fingers: Show Preview

    Flickr/Dargott72​ In the Irish town of Recess, there is a monument that proclaims: "On this site in 1897 nothing happened." I've never visited Recess during what has essentially become biennial excursions to Ireland; I've only passed by during bumpy bus rides from Galway to Clifden and back. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 25, 2011

    O.G. Punks

    Flickr/Dargott72​ In the Irish town of Recess, there is a monument that proclaims: "On this site in 1897 nothing happened." I've never visited Recess during what has essentially become biennial excursions to Ireland; I've only passed by during bumpy bus rides from Galway to Clifden and back. ... More >>

  • Music

    October 13, 2010

    And So I Watch You from Afar

    Flickr/Dargott72​ In the Irish town of Recess, there is a monument that proclaims: "On this site in 1897 nothing happened." I've never visited Recess during what has essentially become biennial excursions to Ireland; I've only passed by during bumpy bus rides from Galway to Clifden and back. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2010

    Belfast Bap from John Campbell's in Potrero

    Chris MacArthur/SF WeeklyBelfast bap with egg, Irish bacon, cheddar, and black sausages ($6).​Monday, July 12, 2010 When the Potrero branch of John Campbell's Irish Bakery opened last week, it brought along the Belfast bap, premade, wrapped in paper, and loaded into the pastry case (ask to ha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2010

    John Campbell's Irish Bakery Opens in Pac Heights

    John Campbell'sThe original location.​Just in time for St. Patrick's Day: John Campell's Irish Bakery, the three-year-old Geary Street bakery whose scones SFoodie believes are some of the best things in town to eat, opened a second location in Pacific Heights yesterday. Located on the corner of Fi ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 8, 2009

    Hunger

    John Campbell'sThe original location.​Just in time for St. Patrick's Day: John Campell's Irish Bakery, the three-year-old Geary Street bakery whose scones SFoodie believes are some of the best things in town to eat, opened a second location in Pacific Heights yesterday. Located on the corner of Fi ... More >>

  • Film

    April 1, 2009

    The excruciating details of death by starvation in Steve McQueen's Hunger

    John Campbell'sThe original location.​Just in time for St. Patrick's Day: John Campell's Irish Bakery, the three-year-old Geary Street bakery whose scones SFoodie believes are some of the best things in town to eat, opened a second location in Pacific Heights yesterday. Located on the corner of Fi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2009

    Interview with Van Morrison

    Listen to the Lion Films The Astral Travels of Van Morrison A brilliant and mercurial singer revisits perhaps his finest hour, 40 years later By Scott Foundas "I believe I've transcended," Van Morrison repeatedly incanted toward the end of the title track from his 1968 album, Astral Weeks, duri ... More >>

  • Music

    June 25, 2008

    Double D's: depression and dickheads

    Listen to the Lion Films The Astral Travels of Van Morrison A brilliant and mercurial singer revisits perhaps his finest hour, 40 years later By Scott Foundas "I believe I've transcended," Van Morrison repeatedly incanted toward the end of the title track from his 1968 album, Astral Weeks, duri ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 2, 2008

    Paying the Billy

    Listen to the Lion Films The Astral Travels of Van Morrison A brilliant and mercurial singer revisits perhaps his finest hour, 40 years later By Scott Foundas "I believe I've transcended," Van Morrison repeatedly incanted toward the end of the title track from his 1968 album, Astral Weeks, duri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2008

    Food Critics Free To Write Scathing Reviews, Court Rules

    Listen to the Lion Films The Astral Travels of Van Morrison A brilliant and mercurial singer revisits perhaps his finest hour, 40 years later By Scott Foundas "I believe I've transcended," Van Morrison repeatedly incanted toward the end of the title track from his 1968 album, Astral Weeks, duri ... More >>

  • Music

    September 26, 2007

    Paul Van Dyk: hardest working Berliner in showbiz

    Listen to the Lion Films The Astral Travels of Van Morrison A brilliant and mercurial singer revisits perhaps his finest hour, 40 years later By Scott Foundas "I believe I've transcended," Van Morrison repeatedly incanted toward the end of the title track from his 1968 album, Astral Weeks, duri ... More >>

  • Home Entertainment

    May 16, 2007

    More Shriek Than Shrek

    Listen to the Lion Films The Astral Travels of Van Morrison A brilliant and mercurial singer revisits perhaps his finest hour, 40 years later By Scott Foundas "I believe I've transcended," Van Morrison repeatedly incanted toward the end of the title track from his 1968 album, Astral Weeks, duri ... More >>

  • Music

    January 24, 2007

    A Twisted Tale

    A well-known erotic performer is now an international fugitive. A look into who’s getting caught up in the identity theft crackdown.

  • News

    February 15, 2006

    It Was Comic

    "There's a certain percentage of people who freak out when they find out who I am."

  • Film

    June 29, 2005

    Could Be Verse

    A love story told in iambic pentameter? Yes, and yes again.

  • Culture

    October 13, 2004

    Encore

    Our critics weigh in on local theatre

  • Culture

    October 6, 2004

    Encore

    Our critics weigh in on local theatre

  • Culture

    October 29, 2003

    Molotov Mouths: Explosive New Writing

    A verbally incendiary band of activist-poets' fresh, passionate, revolutionary collection

  • Film

    August 30, 2000

    Peace at a Price

    Taking on the subject of the Irish Troubles, Titanic Town runs into some troubles of its own

  • Film

    January 19, 2000

    Sob Story

    Angela's Ashes

  • News

    January 19, 2000

    Blind Faith

    A new treatment for victims of severe emotional trauma involving rhythmic eye movements has therapists claiming almost miraculous results. Psychological researchers say the eyes just don't have it.

  • Dining

    September 29, 1999

    A Maki Among Maki

    A new treatment for victims of severe emotional trauma involving rhythmic eye movements has therapists claiming almost miraculous results. Psychological researchers say the eyes just don't have it.

  • Music

    May 19, 1999

    The House of Tudor

    A new treatment for victims of severe emotional trauma involving rhythmic eye movements has therapists claiming almost miraculous results. Psychological researchers say the eyes just don't have it.

  • Calendar

    March 31, 1999

    Night + Day

    A new treatment for victims of severe emotional trauma involving rhythmic eye movements has therapists claiming almost miraculous results. Psychological researchers say the eyes just don't have it.

  • News

    November 4, 1998

    Stop the Spread of Nukes -- Legalize Dope

    Alan Cranston and George Zimmer devise a bold strategy at the State of the World Forum

  • Film

    January 28, 1998

    Body and Soul

    Alan Cranston and George Zimmer devise a bold strategy at the State of the World Forum

  • Culture

    May 14, 1997

    Stage

    Alan Cranston and George Zimmer devise a bold strategy at the State of the World Forum

  • Calendar

    March 12, 1997

    Night+Day

    Alan Cranston and George Zimmer devise a bold strategy at the State of the World Forum

  • Music

    May 8, 1996

    Utter Madness

    Slamming 'em back with the Swingin' Utters

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