Cape Town

"Safe House": Shaky Cinematography Blurs Action

"Life, Above All": Problematic Drama Delves Into South African AIDS Crisis

Globetrotting DJ Maga Bo Recorded Goats in Sudan; Cleared the 'Floor in Zanzibar

Maga Bo​Most of us spend our days planted in a cubicle fantasizing about beaches, historic monuments, and maybe seeing a penguin in its natural habitat. That latest jealousy comes from a conversation with musician, producer, composer, sound engineer -- and non-desk-bound frequent traveler -- DJ Ma ... More >>

(100) Days of Summer Movies

Maga Bo​Most of us spend our days planted in a cubicle fantasizing about beaches, historic monuments, and maybe seeing a penguin in its natural habitat. That latest jealousy comes from a conversation with musician, producer, composer, sound engineer -- and non-desk-bound frequent traveler -- DJ Ma ... More >>

Eastwood on the Pitch

79 at the turn of a very prolific decade, Clint tackles Mandela and the Hereafter.

Last House on the Left: That's So Craven

Rape revenge. Yawn.

Boyz (and Girlz) ‘n the ‘Hood

Rape revenge. Yawn.

Bomb Globally

Rape revenge. Yawn.

Torture Flick Rendition' Makes Us Water-Bored

Rape revenge. Yawn.

Love is blind

Rape revenge. Yawn.

Dust to Dust

Robert Towne's homage to a struggling writer is something of a struggle itself

Best Sing-Along

Robert Towne's homage to a struggling writer is something of a struggle itself

Messy Marv

Bandannas, Tattoos & Tongue Rings

The Road to Mecca

The South African accents might stray, but our attention doesn't

Can You Love a Love Parade?

Berlin's legendary -- but embattled -- Love Parade makes a San Francisco debut. But will thousands dance to its beat?

Safe Harbor

At Harbor Village, the Cantonese nights are more exciting than the dim sum days

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

At Harbor Village, the Cantonese nights are more exciting than the dim sum days

Street Smarts

Graffiti and fashion ring in START SOMA's new location

Annual Resolution

Focus in on digital filmmaking at this year's ResFest

Mind Over Clatter

A Pulitzer surprise notwithstanding, Other Minds continues its noncommercial quest to make the world safe for weird music

Sound Advice

British Asian electronica, Czech surrealist film, and American jazz/dance storytelling

The High Road

An inexpensive community production may be the best show currently playing in Berkeley

From Russia With Diamonds

In 1995, Golden ADA Inc., a San Francisco diamond-importing firm, collapsed, unveiling an international trail of theft and betrayal that embarrassed San Francisco luminaries involved with the company. Now, newly unsealed court files show that high-level m

Stage

In 1995, Golden ADA Inc., a San Francisco diamond-importing firm, collapsed, unveiling an international trail of theft and betrayal that embarrassed San Francisco luminaries involved with the company. Now, newly unsealed court files show that high-level m

Shut Up and Dance

In 1995, Golden ADA Inc., a San Francisco diamond-importing firm, collapsed, unveiling an international trail of theft and betrayal that embarrassed San Francisco luminaries involved with the company. Now, newly unsealed court files show that high-level m