Planet of the Apes

Arthouse Movie Listings February 29-March 6

John Hodgman Explains the Beauty of the Internet

John Hodgman knows everything but not everybody. He'll make up for that at this week's SF Sketchfest. There, Hodgman -- the celebrated author, expert, Tumblr, fabulist, pretend-judge, deranged millionaire, computer-imitating pitchman, and life-giving fount of nerd resplendence -- will talk up his n ... More >>

Bouncer: A Cockney Apocalypse

John Hodgman knows everything but not everybody. He'll make up for that at this week's SF Sketchfest. There, Hodgman -- the celebrated author, expert, Tumblr, fabulist, pretend-judge, deranged millionaire, computer-imitating pitchman, and life-giving fount of nerd resplendence -- will talk up his n ... More >>

Bouncer Finds Solace from the Weekend Apocalypse at Elephant and Castle

From this week's Bouncer column: Rainy Sundays in San Francisco are always lonely. No one is out and about. Normally I would relish such times, but the older I get, the more my feelings are tied to the weather. The fog and drizzle can cover the whole city and my mood like a wet wool blanket. Even t ... More >>

"Rise of the Planet of the Apes": Origin Story Shines When Apes Are Onscreen, Falters with Humans

From this week's Bouncer column: Rainy Sundays in San Francisco are always lonely. No one is out and about. Normally I would relish such times, but the older I get, the more my feelings are tied to the weather. The fog and drizzle can cover the whole city and my mood like a wet wool blanket. Even t ... More >>

Remote Controlled

Will a new generation of curbside sensors end our parking problems -- or help the government monitor our every move?

Lights, Camera, Gospel!

A look inside the grandiose cinematic dreams -- and genuine transcendent joy -- at Voice of Pentecost Church

Funny Business

Week 2 of the 47th San Francisco International Film Festival