G. Allen Johnson
SF Chronicle
San Francisco, CA, United States
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How ‘Inside’ brought Willem Dafoe back to his roots in experimental theater
Movie about an art thief trapped in an elaborate penthouse forces Oscar-nominated actor to become his own work of art. → Read More
Review: Mel Brooks’ ‘History of the World’ is back — and it ‘stinks on ice’
Hulu's 8-episode sequel, with Brooks as producer, is a big letdown after 42-year wait. → Read More
‘Close’ director Lukas Dhont returns to Bay Area to speak ‘straight from the heart’
Filmmaker to bring Oscar-nominated film to Smith Rafael Film Center, ODC/Dance Company for special screenings. → Read More
‘Mind-blowing’ Exploratorium program turns 40
Exploratorium Cinema Arts Day, proclaimed by the mayor's office, kicks off a yearlong celebration of the San Francisco institution's film-centric program. → Read More
This man is trying to save movie theaters, starting with his own
Greg Laemmle stars in 'Only in Theaters,' a documentary about an 84-year-old family business and the fight to save the moviegoing experience. → Read More
Review: In ‘Return to Seoul,’ French woman lands in birth country to find herself
She's the life of the party - until she isn't, in French-Korean film caught between two cultures. → Read More
Exclusive: CGV S.F. latest Bay Area movie theater to close
The San Francisco cineplex at 1000 Van Ness plans to shut down at end of February. → Read More
Another Planet Entertainment announces that Castro Theatre is open for booking
Latest move is sign that the Berkeley-based company is placing renovation plans on hold. → Read More
Review: ‘The Blue Caftan’ delicately explores illicit love in Morocco
The lives of an old-school tailor and his loving wife are disrupted by the arrival of a handsome young apprentice. → Read More
Review: ‘The Hidden Blade’ rides Tony Leung’s charm — for a while
Espionage tale set in World War II Shanghai has great period detail, but ultimately slows to a crawl. → Read More
Tom Luddy, Bay Area film impresario and Telluride Film Festival co-founder, dies at 79
The Berkeley resident produced films, worked with Pacific Film Archive and SFFilm and co-founded Telluride Film Festival. → Read More
Kim Novak came to San Francisco, and San Francisco was never the same
A toast to Kim Novak as she turns 90, still the quintessential San Francisco cinematic heroine. → Read More
How ‘Ant-Man’ star Paul Rudd became pals with a 49ers legend
As 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' hits theaters, actor reflects on the San Francisco-ness of his character. → Read More
Review: Bay Area-born Monica Barbaro shines in sappy rom-com ‘At Midnight’
'Top Gun: Maverick' actress and San Francisco native plays a movie star who falls for a resort manager in Valentine's Day comfort cinema on Paramount+. → Read More
Oakland-set ‘Blindspotting’ TV show announces season two premiere date
Starz series continues the adventures of Ashley (Jasmine Cephas Jones), raising her son in chaotic circumstances. → Read More
Castro Theatre renovation plans hit with a major setback by City Hall
Recommendations move to Board of Supervisors after impassioned public hearing at San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission meeting. → Read More
Review: Oscar-nominated ‘Close’ is one of the best movies of 2022
Belgian filmmaker's second feature is an immersive tale about the highs and lows of the friendship between 13-year-old boys. → Read More
He was the North Bay's indispensable movie guide. Today is his last day
SonomaMovies.com and NorthBayMovies.com have been run for free by Petaluma's Bert Towle, who is retiring. → Read More
Noah Cowan, former SFFilm director, dies at 55
The longtime festival programmer and independent film producer had battled brain cancer. → Read More
Review: ‘Infinity Pool’ is the savage skewering of our times we deserve
Director Brandon Cronenberg, son of David, crafts a twisted, visually intriguing, unhinged movie designed to make you squirm. → Read More