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 WW II buffs.
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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.
‘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.
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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.
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.
Small Screen Berkeley: ‘Miss Juneteenth’, ‘The Last Tree’ and ‘Quarantine Cat Film Festival’
‘Miss Juneteenth,’ a compelling tale of multi-generational family conflict, is a perfect companion piece to ‘The Last Tree.’ Also: kitty antics for cat people.
Small Screen Berkeley: ‘You Don’t Nomi’
If you’ve ever been mesmerized by the atrocious piece of cinematic swill that is ‘Showgirls,’ you really do need to see ‘You Don’t Nomi.’
Small Screen Berkeley: ‘Sometimes Always Never,’ ‘The Black Panthers’ and ‘Too Late for Tears’
An intelligently written and heartwarming comedy-drama starring Bill Nighy. Also recommended: two great films available for free.
Small Screen Berkeley: CAAMFest 2020
San Francisco’s annual celebration of Asian and diaspora cinema will be coming to a device near you, albeit in a curtailed form, starting Wednesday, May 13 and continuing through Friday, May 22.
Small Screen Berkeley: ‘Deerskin’, ‘Natan’ and ‘The Whistlers’
There are incredible films you can stream from home that go beyond Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and other services.
Small Screen Berkeley: ‘Balloon’ and the return of Pacific Film Archive
Chances also are that you’re in the mood for a movie with a happy ending: meet ‘Balloon.’ Plus: Pacific Film Archive films are coming to a small screen near you!
Small Screen Berkeley: Less obvious, but no less good, films to stream while sheltering
There’s a treasure trove of movies to stream at home if you know where to look — and luckily for us our film writer does!
