Small Screen Berkeley: ‘My Dog Stupid’, ‘Coup 53’ and ‘Apocalypse ’45’
A “monstrous mutt” delivers in a wry and amusing French film; the best investigative documentary since last year’s ‘Cold Case Hammarskjold;’ and a must-see for WWII buffs.
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Musicians transform store lines into mini-concerts during the pandemic
The performances are a collaboration between Commotion West Berkeley and several local artists.
‘Exposing Margaret Mead’ premieres this weekend on MarshStream
In this new one-person, 45-minute play, Lynne Kaufman uses an anthropological tempest as context to explore Margaret Mead’s reaction to her character assassination.
Shotgun’s witty ‘Quack’ on Zoom is close to real theater, and it’s deliciously entertaining
This biting play about a daytime TV doctor whose career careens downward as a result of an exposé streams live through Saturday, Aug. 15.
The Sit List: Sing, listen, make and express while on lockdown
This week, pump up that mood with some singing, listening, making and expressing.
Berkeley has put $580K behind the arts. The caveat: no one can congregate to enjoy them
Although the pandemic has brought many cultural events to a grinding halt, the arts in Berkeley are not kaput. The city is moving forward with plans for new public art. Here’s what to look forward to in coming months.
Small Screen Berkeley: ‘CREEM’, ‘A Thousand Cuts’ and ‘Sunless Shadows’
A labor of love, ‘CREEM’ is an entertaining tribute to an irreverent (and sometimes rather rude) magazine. ‘A Thousand Cuts’ is a much more sombre affair while ‘Sunless Shadows’ is worthwhile.
The Sit List: Five things to do during COVID-19 involving art and theater
This week, find joy and solace in a curated list of art and theater shows that will inspire, calm, educate and entertain you.
The Sit List: Five things to do – even some outside! – this weekend
Watch a short documentary about Hawaii by a Berkeley native. Laugh with some comedy routines. Hear an author talk about her work. Learn how to do deep, meditative breathing.
In Berkeley Hills, artist draws on her German heritage to make ‘the work to remember’
When complete, Karina Epperlein’s mural on the double doors of her garage, will feature up to 100 names, as well as identifying details, of people who have been victims of police brutality nationwide.
‘Bloody Nose Empty Pockets’, ‘The Great Communist Bank Robbery’ and ‘Down and Out in America’
A compelling bar-set feature is the best film of the year so fa; and BAMPFA continues to offer worthwhile rarities through its Watch From Home program.
The Sit List: Five things to do to thrive — once you’ve accepted we’re in this for the long haul
Suggestions for ways to self-care, be creative and entertain yourselves and your kids as you keep your eyes on the latest coronavirus developments.
Small Screen Berkeley: ‘Truth to Power’, ‘Madeline Anderson’ and ‘The 11th Green’
A documentary about our very own Congresswoman, a selection of Madeline Anderson short subjects at PFA, and a film that just might have you slapping your forehead in disbelief.
The Sit List: Support your arts community, be entertained, write about your pet
This week, you can practice some philanthropy and watch some passionate performances.
Small Screen Berkeley: ‘Guest of Honour’, ‘Where Sleeping Dogs Lie’ and ‘Joan of Arc’
Atom Egoyan’s ‘Guest of Honour’ gives David Thewlis the sort of meaty lead role he hasn’t had in years; while ‘Where Sleeping Dogs Lie’ distracts and ‘Jeanne’ puzzles.
Can comics help democracy? This Berkeley expert on campaign financing hopes so
In a new graphic nonfiction book, ‘Unrig: How to Fix Our Broken Democracy,’ Daniel Newman, founder of Maplight, says people can be the change.
South Berkeley creative studio has become a community hub and protest sign-making machine
RogueMark Studios’ Abby VanMuijen hopes gatherings that grew organically signal a new era for the business, one that’s driven by relationships with Berkeley neighbors.
It’s summertime. Dig into these books with a Berkeley connection
Read a novel about an Irish-American clan or a memoir about growing up on a kibbutz, discover who “America’s Sherlock Holmes” was and his Berkeley connection, or savor a graphic novel to learn how to fix our democracy.
Small Screen Berkeley: ‘John Lewis: Good Trouble’, ‘King: A Filmed Record’ and ‘Cupid in Quarantine’
The life of the Alabama farm boy who went from preaching to chickens to being a liberal hero; the story of Dr. King; and 10 minutes on smallpox.
Berkeley photographer tells the stories of quarantined neighbors, without leaving her home
During shelter in place, Marla Aufmuth has turned her cameras on the people just outside her front door on Ward Street. Getting to know the neighbors is making her community stronger, she says.
