‘Gladiator II’ is a MAGA metaphor
Hollywood sequels rarely achieve the magic of the original, but “Gladiator II” comes close. Except for the familiar populist framework…
Bay Area arts: 13 great shows and events to catch this weekend
From the return of ‘Hamilton’ to a brilliant guitarist and a star-studded (literally) night in...
Inside how podcasters moved the voting needle with young men ahead of Trump’s massive win
President-elect Trump joined his first podcast in 2022 with the Nelk Boys, ahead of joining dozens of podcasts and earning…
City Lights Theater cancels opening weekend of ‘Truce’
Opening weekend of the new City Lights Theater Company production of “Truce: A Christmas Wish...
Review: An exuberant ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ charms at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre
A gray-haired lady stands awkwardly at an ice skating rink, her hair dotted with brightly-colored...
Bay Area arts: 9 great Bay Area shows and concerts to catch this week
From one of pop music’s biggest stars to an opera about Mount Everest and a...
Review: Mary Zimmerman’s return to Berkeley Rep is mostly ‘Magic’
Mary Zimmerman made her name with visually spectacular epics that take your breath away as...
7 ways to relieve election stress this weekend in the Bay Area
Many of us are already feeling election-related stress, worrying about what will unfold on Tuesday...
Bay Area arts: 10 cool shows and concerts to catch this week
From a star-studded gospel tour to a scrap-art exhibit and plays about board games and...
Donald Trump: Our first gay president
Being the media-anointed presidential candidate has its downsides. Ace a few fawning interviews with Pravda and it's easy to get…