Review: 'Vampire Cinema: The First One Hundred Years' Offers Biting Genre History

In his new book "Vampire Cinema: The First One Hundred Years," author and film historian Christopher Frayling recounts a century of blood-sucking cinematic (and small screen) masterpieces and camp classics.

by David-Elijah Nahmod | Oct 29, 2022

Stephane Degout: French Baritone's a Star 'Over There' and on Recordings

French baritone Stephane Degout, a central player in repertoires ranging from early music to new-music premieres, is featured in four recent recordings.

by Tim Pfaff | Oct 25, 2022

Review: 'Hocus Pocus 2' Fun, but Fumbles

Since the plot is a virtual carbon copy of its 1993 predecessor, "Hocus Pocus 2" could be considered an unimaginative, repackaged remake, with some amusing moments.

by Brian Bromberger | Oct 25, 2022

Choreographer Vincent Paterson Talks Making Iconic Moves for Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Many Others

While you may not recognize his name, you definitely know his work. Vincent Paterson has choreographed some of the most iconic dances for pop music in the 20th century, plus musicals, operas and more, all shared in his new memoir.

by Jim Provenzano | Oct 18, 2022

Breaking Boundaries: 'Beyond Binary' at SF State Fine Arts Gallery

The timely "Beyond Binary" exhibit of trans and non-binary-identifying artists at the Fine Arts Gallery, San Francisco State University, is on view through Oct. 27.

by Robert Brokl | Oct 18, 2022

Scream, Queens: The Lavender Tube on Spooky Shows, Fictional and Factional

This month, the small screen gives us some big scares. Here's a roundup of the best new shows, and a bit of scary political news.

by Victoria A. Brownworth | Oct 18, 2022

'The Red Shades' – Adrienne Price's Trans Superhero Rock Opera

"The Red Shades," now being presented in a world premiere production at Z Space, began seven years ago as a series of voice memos while composer Adrienne Price commuted to and from work.

by Jim Gladstone | Oct 19, 2022

Nonetheless: Andrew Sean Greer's 'Less Is Lost' is Less than 'Less'

Andrew Sean Greer's last novel, "Less," was a uproarious surprise hit. If you loved it, snap up "Less Is Lost," the sequel. But in what could be called a second act, the follow-up is –literally, sadly– less.

by Tim Pfaff | Oct 18, 2022

Gods and Monsters: Haunting Classical Music Events

Evening fog chills the city, making a mysterious cover for things that go bump in the night. The San Francisco Symphony and San Francisco Opera are providing the soundtrack as Halloween creeps near.

by Philip Campbell | Oct 18, 2022

Moody Blues: Stephan Ferris' 'Blue Movie: Scenes from the Life of a Sexual Outlaw'

Former gay porn actor Stephan Ferris's debut memoir that chronicles his life in 77 unflinching and graphically depicted scenes. Ferris (aka Blue Bailey) considers the experiences that shaped his early years as "dangerous and potentially deadly."

by Jim Piechota | Oct 14, 2022


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