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San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Frameline 49: 7 must-see movies capturing the LGBTQ+ experience
Frameline turns 49 this year, unreeling a prismatic array of films that capture a wide variety of LGBTQ+ experience. Drama, comedy, romance, documentary, even animation, all step into the festival spotlight. The 10-day event is bookended by star turns from John Lithgow and Olivia Colman in the opening night drama 'Jimpa' on Wednesday, June 18, and by Dylan O'Brien in the closing night comedy 'Twinless' on Pink Saturday, June 28. 'Playing with Fire: A Psychosexual Emergency' When the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex fire forced artists and activists Beth Stephens and Annie Sprinkle to evacuate their Boulder Creek (Santa Cruz County) home, it inspired the couple to confront the realities of the wildfires that threaten communities while acknowledging fire's capacity to renew. Partially narrated by Albert, a glorious white peacock personified by voiceover, this vivid documentary accompanies Stephens and Sprinkle on their journey to get to the heart of fire. Visiting with artists, a formerly incarcerated firefighter, Indigenous elders and others, the filmmakers concoct a heady brew of the mystical, the magical and the scientific. Burlesque artist Lady Monster's fiery tassel dance, a flaming stunt from performance artist Cassils, and a ceremony binding Stephens and Sprinkle to a most unusual partner are among the arresting scenes in a film that blends art with a call to action. 11 a.m. Friday, June 20. Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., S.F. 'The Librarians' In her chilling documentary depicting the crisis modern-day librarians face, filmmaker Kim A. Snyder fittingly quotes Ray Bradbury classic dystopian novel 'Fahrenheit 451' about a fascist society where books aren't just banned, they're burned. With politicians, school boards and Moms for Liberty waging a fierce campaign to limit what young people can read, United States' librarians are the heroes fighting for free expression and the right to read. Snyder follows unfolding events at libraries, school board meetings, legislative sessions, and more in this illuminating, enraging documentary. 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Vogue Theatre. Vogue Theatre, 3290 Sacramento St., S.F. 'By Design' While her mother (Betty Buckley) and friends (Samantha Mathis, Robin Tunney) barely notice Camille's sudden vegetative state, the chair's owner, pianist Olivier (Mamoudou Athie), develops his own passionate obsession with the comely piece of furniture. 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., S.F. 'Lesbian Space Princess' Broken-hearted Princess Saira, future queen of Clitopolis, gets a second chance at love when Straight White Malians kidnap her bounty hunter ex-girlfriend Kiki and demand an unusual ransom only Saira can access. The introverted royal undertakes a grand interstellar adventure to rescue her love, facing down her fears, lack of confidence, and misogynist spaceship. Through her escapades along the way to the Straight White Malians' lair, can she gain enough pluck to prevail? First-time feature makers Emma Hughes Hobbs and Leela Varghese won the Teddy Award at the Berlin International Film Festival for this Australian import, a hilarious, eye-popping animated caper. 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22. Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., S.F. 'She's the He' 'Superbad' meets 'Bottoms' in writer-director Siobhan McCarthy's debut feature that views gender and identity through the lens of a raunchy teen comedy. Obsessed with his dream girl Sasha, brash high school senior Alex decides the only way he can get close to her is if he can invade the girls' locker room. To achieve that goal, he and his best friend Ethan pretend to come out as trans girls, an act with profound consequences for shy, self-deprecating Ethan. Misha Osherovich as Ethan is a standout in a sparkling ensemble of trans, queer and nonbinary actors in this raucous coming-of-age film with serious intent and a huge heart. 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 24. Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., S.F. 'We Are Faheem & Karun' Indian border guard Karun and Faheem, a college student living in the country's northern region of Kashmir, live deeply closeted lives. But when they meet at a border checkpoint, instant attraction flares. Reconnecting in Faheem's village, there is no denying their feelings. The actors' erotic chemistry is white-hot even as their characters' situation is fraught. Karun's family expects him to marry. Faheem is Muslim. And the situation at the border is turning into a tinderbox. Co-writer/director Onir based this sensual, sensitive drama on a real-life Indian soldier's story. 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 25. Vogue Theatre, 3290 Sacramento St., S.F. 'Drive Back Home' Alan Cumming turns on his ebullient charm to play Perley, an adman arrested for public indecency in 1970 Toronto, in this drama inspired by writer/director Michael Clowater's family history. Reluctantly coming to his estranged brother's rescue is terse plumber Weldon (Charlie Creed-Miles), who insists Perley come back with him to their small New Brunswick hometown. 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26. Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sarah Jessica Parker Said She Reads Two Books a Day: Here's What's on Her Summer Reading List
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Sarah Jessica Parker is a known bibliophile, often spotted on the streets of New York with a book nestled under her arm or immersed in pages in between takes on set. More from Variety 'The Librarians' Review: An Enlightening Doc Follows Nationwide Effort to Fight Against Book Bans Sarah Jessica Parker Has 'Great Concerns' for the Future of Public Institutions Like Libraries, Says Book Bans 'Feel Like a Virus' Kim A. Snyder Talks Sundance Doc 'The Librarians' and Bringing on Sarah Jessica Parker as a Producer Fittingly, she was appointed as a judge for the 2025 Booker Prize, one of the most prestigious literary awards in the English-speaking world. As one of five judges, she will help choose one best novel written in English and published in the UK or Ireland this year. The judging panel are tasked with reading 170 novels from which they'll honor one best piece of fiction. It's a daunting task (arguably more arduous than the Academy's requirement to watch every Oscar-nominated film before voting, which bafflingly only just became a requirement this year and will still likely go ignored by more than a few Academy voters). No, not you Kirsten Dunst. But, like Dunst, who has famously 'watched every [nominated] film because she's a member of the Academy,' Parker wants you to know she's taking her job very seriously. Last week at the PEN Literary Awards she told Page Six that she is currently reading two books a day to prepare for her role as judge. 'It's intense to be reading (that number of books), the volume is kind of hard to convey, what it's like to have as many books we are given the opportunity to read in a month…it's quite something,' Parker said. Either she has more hours in the day than the rest of us, is a Guinness World Record-level speed reader or is a liar. Formalities aside, though, Parker's love for books is a win for the literary world. Even before she became a Booker judge, there's no question that scoring a feature on Parker's Instagram, where she has nearly 10 million followers, significantly pushes sales for authors. Below, check out a few of best books Parker recommends: $14.40 $21.00 31% off Buy Now On Amazon Buy Now On Amazon $13.27 $13.27 Buy Now On Amazon $12.75 $12.75 $16.00 $19.99 20% off Buy Now On Amazon $12.29 $28.00 56% off Buy Now On Amazon $12.10 $22.00 45% off Buy Now On Amazon $13.10 $19.00 31% off Buy Now On Amazon $13.11 $19.00 31% off Buy Now On Amazon $14.12 $19.99 29% off Buy Now On Amazon $12.45 $18.00 31% off Buy Now On Amazon $10.40 $17.00 39% off Buy Now On Amazon $13.59 $20.00 32% off Buy Now On Amazon Buy Now On Amazon $13.33 $13.33 Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
See - Sada Elbalad
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"The Librarians: The Next Chapter" Gets Premiere Date and Trailer
Yara Sameh 'The Librarians: The Next Chapter' will debut on TNT with a two-night premiere event starting Sunday, May 25. 'The Librarians' ran for four seasons from 2014 to 2018 and was itself based on TNT's film series of the same name. The fantasy series followed the adventures of the custodians of a magical repository of the world's most powerful and dangerous supernatural artifacts. As a spin-off of the original 'Librarians' series, 'The Next Chapter' follows the time-traveling Vikram Chamberlain (Callum McGowan) who finds himself stuck in the present. The official synopsis reads: 'When Vikram returns to his castle in Belgrade, Serbia and discovers that it is now a museum, he inadvertently releases magic across the continent. With the help of a new team of eclectic heroes, including a savant in world history, a scientific genius, and a highly skilled Guardian, Vikram has only six months to clean up the mess he made.' The twelve-episode series features McGowan ('Jamestown'), Jessica Green ('The Outpost'), Olivia Morris ('Hotel Portofino') and Bluey Robinson ('Britannia'), with Christian Kane reprising his role as Jacob Stone. The series is produced by Electric Entertainment with 'The Pitt' star Noah Wyle producing. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
